90's Style Step Bed for '69 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 09:37 AM

I have a line on a 90's style bed that I was thinking of getting but wanted some opinions. I'm sure I'll hear "it's your truck, make the way you want" but would like to know if anyone thinks it's a good idea from an installation & looks perspective.

Here is my truck:

Here is the bed:

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-09-2019, 09:44 AM

To be honest with you, I'm not fond of them. I have seen them done and it's disappointing for me. It's your truck though and your choice

TruDom · 12-09-2019, 09:53 AM

seen it and don't like it. Why the change?

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TruDom

seen it and don't like it. Why the change?

Because the bottom and some of the sides are completely gone. It would be a lot of money & work to get it somewhat usable. Looking for a cheap way out.

YBNORML · 12-09-2019, 10:06 AM

The worst part about this swap is that the wheel wells don’t match and looks stupid in my opinion.

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 10:09 AM

Here's a picture of it on a '70 - I think?

YBNORML · 12-09-2019, 10:09 AM

Here’s a pic I found that shows what I mean.

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 10:15 AM

You mean the square type of the newer style compared to the rounded of the earlier trucks. I get it now. Yeah, it does look kinda' weird.

**dave6672** · 12-09-2019, 10:23 AM

I don't think these bed swaps look too bad, mainly since the body line on the older cab lines up with the steps on the newer bed. Also the fenders are fiberglass so they won't rust. However nothing beats the look of the original.

tj1970cst · 12-09-2019, 11:39 AM

That guy probably wants your bed because it will look so much better when fixed up.

The 90s beds are OK, the original one is way better.

It is your truck.

RustyBucket · 12-09-2019, 12:00 PM

Just my opinion..... DON'T DO IT

**jocko** · 12-09-2019, 12:23 PM

Since you asked for opinions on how it would look... I’d recommend spending your hard earned $ on something else. ANYthing else. Your truck, and the bed, look great just like they are. Very cool original you have there.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-09-2019, 12:26 PM

Fast way to loose half the value , You asked

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Fast way to loose half the value , You asked

Ha! Didn't think about that. Maybe that's why this guy is trying to get rid of his bed

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

Just my opinion..... DON'T DO IT

Hey, you're pretty close to me. Wanna sell your bed?

I have to agree with most everyone here, I would prefer to keep what I have but it's pretty much gone. It's going to make installing a rear tank really easy though.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-09-2019, 01:04 PM

Post more pictures of your current bed , It doesn't look that bad in the picture you posted ?

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 01:08 PM

I will try and get some tonight. I have it full with the old gas tank, an old door & the cross-member on top of a piece of plywood. Maybe if I crawl underneath it may show some of the areas devoid of any bed like components.

RustyBucket · 12-09-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickmk

Hey, you're pretty close to me. Wanna sell your bed?

I have to agree with most everyone here, I would prefer to keep what I have but it's pretty much gone. It's going to make installing a rear tank really easy though.

WELLLL...... most everything IS for sale.. NAH..
Maybe if I had a nice short fleet bed I could swap 'em every now & then. Probably, value wise a short fleetside is worth more than the stepside. I'm partial to the short/step and the truck came that way. As far as moving the tank, I'm happy with the stock location. Look forward to seeing pics of your bed. I see parts deals sometimes and you're not far away.

PS: who's that in your profile picture? post some more pictures.....

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

WELLLL...... most everything IS for sale.. NAH..
Maybe if I had a nice short fleet bed I could swap 'em every now & then. Probably, value wise a short fleetside is worth more than the stepside. I'm partial to the short/step and the truck came that way. As far as moving the tank, I'm happy with the stock location. Look forward to seeing pics of your bed. I see parts deals sometimes and you're not far away.

I tell people that everything is for sale, not on sale.
I am getting a new rear tank because the one behind the seat is trashed as well. Completely gummed up & corroded from years of sitting with half a tank of gas.

**HO455** · 12-09-2019, 02:24 PM

I seem to remember a thread about using a square body box with 67-72 fenders. You might look it up. Or maybe it was using a 60-66 box. I'm not remembering for sure but it's been done before. I don't believe there are major differences from your current bed and the ones before and after 67-72,. Most certainly less differences than the late model bed.
Years ago in the time before reproduction parts I made a new box bottom and front for a 51 GMC out of rectangular tubing, angle iron and diamond plate. I didn't own a welder then so I bolted the whole thing together like the factory did. It is still on the truck and working well today. All I had was a drill, a saws-all, a carpenter's square, some saw horses. Oh and patience.

67C10Step · 12-09-2019, 03:37 PM

That original bed would have to be pretty bad for me to even consider something like that. I'd probably build it into a flat bed first, but that's just my opinion.

Are you going to put a super slick paint job on it? If not, even cobbling something functional together in the bed to keep "that look" on the outside would be totally acceptable to me.

Minkota · 12-09-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Post more pictures of your current bed , It doesn't look that bad in the picture you posted ?

I agree, I am not a fan of the newer bed on these older trucks.

you can purchase most if not all parts of the bed to rebuild it and keep the original look.

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkota

I agree, I am not a fan of the newer bed on these older trucks.

you can purchase most if not all parts of the bed to rebuild it and keep the original look.

I did a rough estimate for rebuilding the bed with LMC parts and it would be roughly $2000.00, not including hardware or shipping, just sheet metal and oak flooring - and using my existing fenders. Buying fenders would be an additional $1200.00. I want to keep it rough looking, but safe and reliable.
*Edit: and functional

crazyjeenyus · 12-09-2019, 04:15 PM

Think of it as a mullet for your truck..........don't get me wrong, a mullet can be cool

. But not on a truck.

**maverickmk** · 12-09-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyjeenyus

Think of it as a mullet for your truck..........don't get me wrong, a mullet can be cool

. But not on a truck.

Been there, done that, cannot do it again without plugs or a wig

Heard someone once say they were upset that their hair was turning gray. I said "I don't care what color my hair turns, I just wish it would quit turning loose!"

12-09-2019, 09:37 AM	#1
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	90's Style Step Bed for '69 I have a line on a 90's style bed that I was thinking of getting but wanted some opinions. I'm sure I'll hear "it's your truck, make the way you want" but would like to know if anyone thinks it's a good idea from an installation & looks perspective. Here is my truck: Here is the bed:

12-09-2019, 09:44 AM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 To be honest with you, I'm not fond of them. I have seen them done and it's disappointing for me. It's your truck though and your choice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-09-2019, 09:53 AM	#3
TruDom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 75	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 seen it and don't like it. Why the change?

12-09-2019, 10:06 AM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 The worst part about this swap is that the wheel wells don’t match and looks stupid in my opinion. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-09-2019, 10:09 AM	#6
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Here's a picture of it on a '70 - I think?

12-09-2019, 10:15 AM	#8
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 You mean the square type of the newer style compared to the rounded of the earlier trucks. I get it now. Yeah, it does look kinda' weird.

12-09-2019, 10:23 AM	#9
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,267	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 I don't think these bed swaps look too bad, mainly since the body line on the older cab lines up with the steps on the newer bed. Also the fenders are fiberglass so they won't rust. However nothing beats the look of the original. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

12-09-2019, 11:39 AM	#10
tj1970cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 170	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 That guy probably wants your bed because it will look so much better when fixed up. The 90s beds are OK, the original one is way better. It is your truck.

12-09-2019, 12:00 PM	#11
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Just my opinion..... DON'T DO IT Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

12-09-2019, 12:23 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Since you asked for opinions on how it would look... I’d recommend spending your hard earned $ on something else. ANYthing else. Your truck, and the bed, look great just like they are. Very cool original you have there. Last edited by jocko; 12-09-2019 at 12:29 PM.

12-09-2019, 12:26 PM	#13
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Fast way to loose half the value , You asked __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-09-2019, 01:04 PM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Post more pictures of your current bed , It doesn't look that bad in the picture you posted ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-09-2019, 01:08 PM	#17
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 I will try and get some tonight. I have it full with the old gas tank, an old door & the cross-member on top of a piece of plywood. Maybe if I crawl underneath it may show some of the areas devoid of any bed like components. __________________ Die with memories, not dreams. Not to brag, but I don't need alcohol to make really bad decisions. 1969 GMC Short Step Side

12-09-2019, 02:24 PM	#20
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 I seem to remember a thread about using a square body box with 67-72 fenders. You might look it up. Or maybe it was using a 60-66 box. I'm not remembering for sure but it's been done before. I don't believe there are major differences from your current bed and the ones before and after 67-72,. Most certainly less differences than the late model bed. Years ago in the time before reproduction parts I made a new box bottom and front for a 51 GMC out of rectangular tubing, angle iron and diamond plate. I didn't own a welder then so I bolted the whole thing together like the factory did. It is still on the truck and working well today. All I had was a drill, a saws-all, a carpenter's square, some saw horses. Oh and patience. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-09-2019, 03:37 PM	#21
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 That original bed would have to be pretty bad for me to even consider something like that. I'd probably build it into a flat bed first, but that's just my opinion. Are you going to put a super slick paint job on it? If not, even cobbling something functional together in the bed to keep "that look" on the outside would be totally acceptable to me. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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12-09-2019, 04:15 PM	#24
crazyjeenyus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lethbridge Alberta, Canada Posts: 167	Re: 90's Style Step Bed for '69 Think of it as a mullet for your truck..........don't get me wrong, a mullet can be cool . But not on a truck. __________________ '67 c10 '65 c10

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