bed rails, with... or without? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rgunlock** · 03-03-2018, 04:54 PM

Not sure if these bedrails were factory, dealer added, or after-market. They came on the truck when I got it. Originally had wood-grain decal down the length of them. I originally put them back on, but now thinking I'm not sold on them. I know that it is up to what I like, but I'm just curious whether folks like the bedrails or if they are a fad of the past.

**mongocanfly** · 03-03-2018, 05:10 PM

back in the day the trucks looked better with them...this day and time I think it looks better without...nice truck btw...

cochino12 · 03-03-2018, 05:40 PM

nice truck, much better without.

**TKCR** · 03-03-2018, 06:43 PM

Without

Danmcg · 03-03-2018, 08:01 PM

Geez I kind of like them, But then again I'm doing a sort of retro build, the way they were in the late 70' and early 80's. And yes I'm old.

peabobble · 03-03-2018, 08:41 PM

Without. Nice truck.

HunterRotten · 03-03-2018, 11:29 PM

I like your truck without them, but keep them around! I bought a set for mine.

Bandit130 · 03-03-2018, 11:42 PM

My truck had them when I purchased in 2015. They had the original wood grain, faded, decal on them. I removed the old wood grain decal and now show only aluminum which I think looks better than the faded decal. Thought about removing them, but, decided to keep them for the old school look. Just my personal preference.

Fred n' Ethel · 03-04-2018, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Not sure if these bedrails were factory, dealer added, or after-market. They came on the truck when I got it.

I picked up a 79-K10 shortbed fleetside that had these (look identical) on it as well.
Put on with torx head screws, very sturdy.

Wondering the same question as posted above.
Thanks

Danmcg · 03-04-2018, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Not sure if these bedrails were factory, dealer added, or after-market.

They're factory, option D73.

**rgunlock** · 03-04-2018, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the feedback, and for the compliments. Whether she knows it or not, TKCR is my unofficial truck fashion coach so if she says without then it's decided

I had removed what was left of the faded wood grain decal and painted that section with the same black I used refurbishing my side moldings. They came out ok, but my rails are fairly beat up. My SPID doesn't show D73, but maybe they were part of the Z84 High Sierra Equipment?

**mongocanfly** · 03-04-2018, 09:55 AM

jcwhitney used to sell them that looked almost identical to factory...I put a set of theirs on my 86 back in 86...

**TKCR** · 03-04-2018, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Thanks for the feedback, and for the compliments. Whether she knows it or not, TKCR is my unofficial truck fashion coach so if she says without then it's decided

WOW!! I feel honored,

How are you & the family Rick?

**rgunlock** · 03-04-2018, 12:23 PM

We're all doing fine. Hope ya'll are doing well also.

03-03-2018, 04:54 PM	#1
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	bed rails, with... or without? Not sure if these bedrails were factory, dealer added, or after-market. They came on the truck when I got it. Originally had wood-grain decal down the length of them. I originally put them back on, but now thinking I'm not sold on them. I know that it is up to what I like, but I'm just curious whether folks like the bedrails or if they are a fad of the past. Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

03-03-2018, 05:10 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: bed rails, with... or without? back in the day the trucks looked better with them...this day and time I think it looks better without...nice truck btw... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-03-2018, 05:40 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: bed rails, with... or without? nice truck, much better without. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-03-2018, 06:43 PM	#4
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: bed rails, with... or without? Without __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

03-03-2018, 08:01 PM	#5
Danmcg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central NY Posts: 168	Re: bed rails, with... or without? Geez I kind of like them, But then again I'm doing a sort of retro build, the way they were in the late 70' and early 80's. And yes I'm old.

03-03-2018, 08:41 PM	#6
peabobble Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Drop Posts: 25	Re: bed rails, with... or without? Without. Nice truck.

03-03-2018, 11:29 PM	#7
HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Re: bed rails, with... or without? I like your truck without them, but keep them around! I bought a set for mine. __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

03-03-2018, 11:42 PM	#8
Bandit130 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 520	Re: bed rails, with... or without? My truck had them when I purchased in 2015. They had the original wood grain, faded, decal on them. I removed the old wood grain decal and now show only aluminum which I think looks better than the faded decal. Thought about removing them, but, decided to keep them for the old school look. Just my personal preference. __________________ 1974 Cheyenne 10 LWB Stock 350 W/HEI /TH350/AC/4 BBL Quadrajet Mopar by Birth Chevy by Choice

03-04-2018, 09:27 AM	#11
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: bed rails, with... or without? Thanks for the feedback, and for the compliments. Whether she knows it or not, TKCR is my unofficial truck fashion coach so if she says without then it's decided I had removed what was left of the faded wood grain decal and painted that section with the same black I used refurbishing my side moldings. They came out ok, but my rails are fairly beat up. My SPID doesn't show D73, but maybe they were part of the Z84 High Sierra Equipment? __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

03-04-2018, 09:55 AM	#12
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: bed rails, with... or without? jcwhitney used to sell them that looked almost identical to factory...I put a set of theirs on my 86 back in 86... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-04-2018, 12:23 PM	#14
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: bed rails, with... or without? We're all doing fine. Hope ya'll are doing well also. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

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