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**wcstory** · 01-18-2015, 07:32 AM

Hello all, after lurking and reading for years I finally bought a truck.

1966 GMC C30 former fire department support truck. 305 V6 with 4 speed. 12,000 miles.

I also found a donor C10 LWB with bed. I was going to remove the open back utility body from the C30 and put a Fleetside on it. That plan fell apart when I found the passenger side of the Fleetside bed had rot al along the midline.

The C30 has a 133 wheelbase and the C10&20 are 127. I was going to cut a add 6" into the bed to make the Cab to rear wheel dimension work. Has anyone done this. I searched and saw longbeds becoming shorties but no long beds becoming longer beds.

Any parts suppliers carry LWB Fleetside full side panels?

Thanks

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-18-2015, 08:43 AM

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**aerotruk63** · 01-18-2015, 08:57 AM

It has been done, there are pictures of long wheelbase trucks at truck shows with extended boxes on this forum.

You need to post pictures of your truck even if they are repeats..

**wcstory** · 01-18-2015, 10:29 AM

DOH!! First post and I already got in trouble

Hanging head in shame

From what I'm reading it may be more practical to find a 8' stepside to lengthen. Looks like almost any 60-87 Stepside box will work.

Doing some CL searches I turned up a couple 73-87 stepside long beds.

For a more fitting look I'll add 60-66 rear fenders.

Here's a couple pictures the seller took. Waiting for a shipper to pick it up. I wish my buddy that did the local view took pictures.

63burban · 01-18-2015, 11:40 AM

Are you serious?? Leave the truck as it is, really cool. It just has a big stepside box

**wcstory** · 01-18-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 63burban

Are you serious?? Leave the truck as it is, really cool. It just has a big stepside box

Because I live in the peoples republic of Massachusetts I would be required to register this as a commercial vehicle and my insurance would require me to have a commercial insurance policy.

flashed · 01-18-2015, 11:57 AM

I vote leave it as is ,its very nice .

**DPowers** · 01-18-2015, 12:32 PM

Congrats on the truck and welcome to the site.
Regarding the amount of work and expense to do what you are proposing to do- have you checked to see if it wouldn't be feasible to go with a commercial policy?

**wcstory** · 01-18-2015, 12:37 PM

I'm still at the planning stage.

This will be a working truck, dump runs and hauling the hydraulic dump trailer.

I may yet get a commercial plate for it.

Your input now has me second guessing my plan

**DPowers** · 01-18-2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcstory

I'm still at the planning stage.

This will be a working truck, dump runs and hauling the hydraulic dump trailer.

I may yet get a commercial plate for it.

Your input now has me second guessing my plan

Flatbed maybe? Definitely agree to make it how you want it.

Slow Build · 01-18-2015, 06:18 PM

Here's a shot of a C60 with a modified bed. It's a lot bigger but similar idea.

**wcstory** · 01-18-2015, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

Here's a shot of a C60 with a modified bed. It's a lot bigger but similar idea.

Rich, I love it. A lot to be said for one of a kind style.

61K10 · 01-18-2015, 02:07 PM

Nice tk, build it the way you want. Do you really want to drive around in a fire tk?

01-18-2015, 07:32 AM	#1
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Longbed questions Hello all, after lurking and reading for years I finally bought a truck. 1966 GMC C30 former fire department support truck. 305 V6 with 4 speed. 12,000 miles. I also found a donor C10 LWB with bed. I was going to remove the open back utility body from the C30 and put a Fleetside on it. That plan fell apart when I found the passenger side of the Fleetside bed had rot al along the midline. The C30 has a 133 wheelbase and the C10&20 are 127. I was going to cut a add 6" into the bed to make the Cab to rear wheel dimension work. Has anyone done this. I searched and saw longbeds becoming shorties but no long beds becoming longer beds. Any parts suppliers carry LWB Fleetside full side panels? Thanks __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 01-18-2015 at 08:42 AM. Reason: WTB by non-subscribing member

01-18-2015, 08:43 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Longbed questions Welcome to the forum. But, I had to edit some of your first post. Please review the forum rules on buying/selling/trading: Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-18-2015, 08:57 AM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Longbed questions It has been done, there are pictures of long wheelbase trucks at truck shows with extended boxes on this forum. You need to post pictures of your truck even if they are repeats.. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

01-18-2015, 10:29 AM	#4
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: Longbed questions DOH!! First post and I already got in trouble Hanging head in shame From what I'm reading it may be more practical to find a 8' stepside to lengthen. Looks like almost any 60-87 Stepside box will work. Doing some CL searches I turned up a couple 73-87 stepside long beds. For a more fitting look I'll add 60-66 rear fenders. Here's a couple pictures the seller took. Waiting for a shipper to pick it up. I wish my buddy that did the local view took pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos Last edited by wcstory; 01-18-2015 at 10:38 AM.

01-18-2015, 11:40 AM	#5
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Longbed questions Are you serious?? Leave the truck as it is, really cool. It just has a big stepside box

01-18-2015, 11:57 AM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Longbed questions I vote leave it as is ,its very nice .

01-18-2015, 12:32 PM	#8
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: Longbed questions Congrats on the truck and welcome to the site. Regarding the amount of work and expense to do what you are proposing to do- have you checked to see if it wouldn't be feasible to go with a commercial policy? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-18-2015, 12:37 PM	#9
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: Longbed questions I'm still at the planning stage. This will be a working truck, dump runs and hauling the hydraulic dump trailer. I may yet get a commercial plate for it. Your input now has me second guessing my plan __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos Last edited by wcstory; 01-18-2015 at 12:42 PM.

01-18-2015, 06:18 PM	#11
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Longbed questions Here's a shot of a C60 with a modified bed. It's a lot bigger but similar idea. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

01-18-2015, 02:07 PM	#13
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Longbed questions Nice tk, build it the way you want. Do you really want to drive around in a fire tk? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build



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