10-09-2016, 09:18 AM | #1 |
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New Short Box Sides
Whats the consensus on the reproduction bed sides for the short boxes? Ive seen a few threads talking about purchasing them, but I don't recall seeing anything about how people like them. The prices seem pretty reasonable. Is it making the value of a decent OEM short box taper off some? Why buy a bed that's going to take a ton of time and possibly materials to make it right if the new sides are nice.
I have a 67 long box bed Ive been saving because its a good candidate for shortening. I believe the wheel openings on 67's match the short box openings. I also have a couple of complete short boxes, not perfect, just decent. Just wondering when its ok to jettison this stuff (nothing for sale, this isn't a fishing trip to sell stuff). Same thing for the other large parts ... are they getting better? |
10-09-2016, 09:24 AM | #2 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
I used lmc 66 sb sides, free shipping!! Im very happy with them fit and quality.
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10-09-2016, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
I used Woodall on mine very happy with the results.
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10-09-2016, 10:30 AM | #4 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
Woodall makes these and all I've heard are good comments. I have helped on a couple trucks that used them and they worked very nicely. I don't think they affect the price of OEMs, though. There are those who still want the original stuff. What I think the repros will do for OEM beds is stop the price from climbing out of sight...on all but the cleanest pieces. I have all good OEM sheet metal for my '67 project and that's been the plan with most all of the parts. But, one side is a 68-72 requiring the marker light opening to be filled and the '67 side needs work. I am considering going with the Woodalls and hanging onto the OEMs.
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10-12-2016, 10:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
Who carries the Woodall bedsides? I'd like to replace the driver side on my 67.
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10-13-2016, 07:37 AM | #6 |
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Anyone who sells bedsides
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10-13-2016, 07:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
I think several people here on the board have purchased beds from Southern Kentucky Classics and have been happy.
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10-13-2016, 08:25 AM | #8 |
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Thank you for the responses.
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10-13-2016, 08:43 AM | #9 |
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My Complete bed came from Classic Parts of America... I was very happy with the Dynacorn Bedsides... The Front Panel was a "Counter Part" which is made in Taiwan and was junk... I had to get a replacement panel and it was at best ok... I had to do alot of work to get it to fit properly...
The Steel bed floor was perfect as was the tailgate... I think all of the bedsides seem to be good parts... Another Bedside that I have heard really goof things about is the Goodmark Brand...
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10-13-2016, 02:54 PM | #10 |
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Re: New Short Box Sides
Does anyone have a list of what distributors sell what bed sides by chance?
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10-13-2016, 04:16 PM | #11 |
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Actually they all sell what they get the "deal"on when they buy them .. Goodman sells theIRS direct as well as through distribution... I think some others also sell direct...
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10-14-2016, 06:00 AM | #12 |
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We carry Tri Plus and Goodmark. You will be pleased with the quality. Check out our website at www.cooperrestorations.com
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