SWB bedside toolbox?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VTKidder · 01-12-2004, 12:20 PM

Last week, another board member was wondering if a toolbox on ebay would be a good deal or not. It was pretty much ruled that without a good door, any condition box and hinge is about worthless, and that the doors are getting very tough to find. My question.....

Could you get a bedside toolbox in a shortbed? All the boxes I've ever seen were in something other than a 115" truck. Was it available? When were they available? Just wondering. I kinda like 'em.

**CPNE** · 01-12-2004, 12:27 PM

never seen or heard of one myself. I think there are physical limitations because of the size of the area available in front of the wheel well. You could fab something up and have yourself a tool "cubby" just like the ones you stowed your gear in at daycare.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-12-2004, 12:27 PM

im not what youd call a guru on these trucks, but ive never seen a tool box on a shortbed

VTKidder · 01-12-2004, 12:42 PM

Now that I think about it, I dare say the same is true for saddle tanks? Never seen them on anything but 127 and 133". You sure got hosed on some cool stuff with a shortbox.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-12-2004, 02:12 PM

Tool box options were not available in the short box trucks from the factory. I don't believe the duel tank option was either, although that one is a little foggy. I have seen 2 and own 1 short 4x4 that has had both spair tanks installed. Both with the fillers not behind RV doors, but in the location that it would have been had it been factory. Both trucks are 4x4s and both are former forestry trucks. One for the state of Washington and the other for the state of Idaho. It is my beliefe that because the option does not appear on the glove box option sheet, that they are either dealer installed (doubtfull because dealers used RV doors), or most likely state installed.

Now the door on the tool box is 29 1/2" long and the front lower quarter on the short bed is 26" wide. So it would be impossible to retrofit one in the bed. Not at least without narrowing a door opening from a long bed, and also narrowing the box and door. I think that it would be cool, however I don't know how practical. Maybe something to do in someone's spair time..LOL You would be the only guy in the block to have one...LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

VTKidder · 01-12-2004, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the info.....

I've sunk way too much cash, time and effort into returning my truck to showroom stock to undertake a job like this and in my eyes, undermine the whole point of the resto. I do agree, it would be pretty cool, but pretty useless except for bragging rights.

01-12-2004, 12:20 PM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	SWB bedside toolbox?? Last week, another board member was wondering if a toolbox on ebay would be a good deal or not. It was pretty much ruled that without a good door, any condition box and hinge is about worthless, and that the doors are getting very tough to find. My question..... Could you get a bedside toolbox in a shortbed? All the boxes I've ever seen were in something other than a 115" truck. Was it available? When were they available? Just wondering. I kinda like 'em.

01-12-2004, 12:27 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	never seen or heard of one myself. I think there are physical limitations because of the size of the area available in front of the wheel well. You could fab something up and have yourself a tool "cubby" just like the ones you stowed your gear in at daycare. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-12-2004, 12:27 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	im not what youd call a guru on these trucks, but ive never seen a tool box on a shortbed __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-12-2004, 02:12 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Tool box options were not available in the short box trucks from the factory. I don't believe the duel tank option was either, although that one is a little foggy. I have seen 2 and own 1 short 4x4 that has had both spair tanks installed. Both with the fillers not behind RV doors, but in the location that it would have been had it been factory. Both trucks are 4x4s and both are former forestry trucks. One for the state of Washington and the other for the state of Idaho. It is my beliefe that because the option does not appear on the glove box option sheet, that they are either dealer installed (doubtfull because dealers used RV doors), or most likely state installed. Now the door on the tool box is 29 1/2" long and the front lower quarter on the short bed is 26" wide. So it would be impossible to retrofit one in the bed. Not at least without narrowing a door opening from a long bed, and also narrowing the box and door. I think that it would be cool, however I don't know how practical. Maybe something to do in someone's spair time..LOL You would be the only guy in the block to have one...LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-12-2004, 12:42 PM	#4
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Now that I think about it, I dare say the same is true for saddle tanks? Never seen them on anything but 127 and 133". You sure got hosed on some cool stuff with a shortbox.

01-12-2004, 02:17 PM	#6
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Thanks for the info..... I've sunk way too much cash, time and effort into returning my truck to showroom stock to undertake a job like this and in my eyes, undermine the whole point of the resto. I do agree, it would be pretty cool, but pretty useless except for bragging rights.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.