79+ Bedside to 77- Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crazyjim · 01-19-2016, 10:23 PM

Can you do this ?

f.monroe · 01-19-2016, 11:30 PM

You can but the cutout portion of the bedside is a little larger on 79 and up. The hump in the floor to clear the gas filler hose is smaller on the 78 and down bed floors and will leave a small 3/4-1" gap between the bedside and the hump. You could weld a patch from the old bedside to the new one and it would look fine after that.

KQQL IT · 01-20-2016, 02:15 AM

True statement, I have 85 quarters on a 73 floor. Other than the minor gap at the filler, absolutely bolted on.

There is a weld at the rear stake pocket, when you bolt it all back together put the tailgate on to set the gaps. Tighten bolts with required gaps then weld it.

KQQL IT · 01-20-2016, 04:05 PM

Like this.

crazyjim · 01-20-2016, 08:57 PM

Thanks guys love this board

f.monroe · 01-20-2016, 09:09 PM

15x8.5 and 10 inch Convo Pros. I had a set of those at one time with 275/50 fronts and 295/50 rear tires. It was the thing to do then. I still like them

crazyjim · 01-20-2016, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

15x8.5 and 10 inch Convo Pros. I had a set of those at one time with 275/50 fronts and 295/50 rear tires. It was the thing to do then. I still like them

I picked this 77 last week end for 1000 bucks Putting a 4-6 drop 350 with a th350.Dont really like the wheels they got to go.

01-19-2016, 10:23 PM	#1
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	79+ Bedside to 77- Truck Can you do this ?

01-19-2016, 11:30 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 79+ Bedside to 77- Truck You can but the cutout portion of the bedside is a little larger on 79 and up. The hump in the floor to clear the gas filler hose is smaller on the 78 and down bed floors and will leave a small 3/4-1" gap between the bedside and the hump. You could weld a patch from the old bedside to the new one and it would look fine after that. __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-20-2016, 02:15 AM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,199	Re: 79+ Bedside to 77- Truck True statement, I have 85 quarters on a 73 floor. Other than the minor gap at the filler, absolutely bolted on. There is a weld at the rear stake pocket, when you bolt it all back together put the tailgate on to set the gaps. Tighten bolts with required gaps then weld it. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-20-2016, 04:05 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,199	Re: 79+ Bedside to 77- Truck Like this. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-20-2016, 08:57 PM	#5
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: 79+ Bedside to 77- Truck Thanks guys love this board Attached Images

01-20-2016, 09:09 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 79+ Bedside to 77- Truck 15x8.5 and 10 inch Convo Pros. I had a set of those at one time with 275/50 fronts and 295/50 rear tires. It was the thing to do then. I still like them __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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