Stepside bed replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jsera · 10-13-2014, 11:39 AM

Hey guys im looking to replace the bed on my new c10 and found a couple of beds not too far from me, but i just want to be certain, are all the beds up to 85 the same minus the fenders?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-13-2014, 01:24 PM

No. The bedsides are different. 67-72 fenders and steps WILL NOT bolt up to a 73-87 bed.

You CAN make them work, but you will need to drill the holes for the 67-72 fenders, and weld a lower front section on from a 67-72 bed where the step bolts up. I can't remember how close the cross sills are.

jsera · 10-13-2014, 01:26 PM

thanks for the input, I also got the same answer form Mar-k. Anyone ever use fiberglass to patch their bedsides? I happen to have tons of 2x2 stuff and a pair of bedsides riddled with holes...

67ChevyRedneck · 10-13-2014, 02:15 PM

I edited my post above... started to edit it and got caught up in work stuff before I hit save.

Another member did a detailed write up with pictures years ago (member "palfstep"), but I can't locate it now. If you can weld it can be done. You only really need to replace the front lower section of the 73-87 bed with a 67-72 section (for the 67-72 step to bolt up)... and drill a lot of new holes and weld up the old ones.

jsera · 10-13-2014, 02:20 PM

I did find that write up,http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833, but i was also looking at my bed and it may be salvageable. I have found two fenders in good shape and here are some pics. i think with some fiberglass it could be good.

chevytruckluver · 10-13-2014, 07:12 PM

jsera... where are you located? I have 2 step bedsides in better shape than yours that I would give you

jsera · 10-13-2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

jsera... where are you located? I have 2 step bedsides in better shape than yours that I would give you

Unfortunately im all the way in Gainesville, FL, might be a bit of a drive to Texas

Hutch · 10-14-2014, 09:26 PM

Here is another reason to come to Texas
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/4704922761.html

jsera · 10-14-2014, 11:38 PM

I actually found a local forum member on craigslist today with the bed I need, Ill get some pics once i do the swap this weekend

Hutch · 10-15-2014, 12:06 AM

That is good news
Keep us updated and have fun.

boynton · 10-15-2014, 12:49 AM

looking forward to the progress

**RenoKeene** · 10-15-2014, 08:10 AM

Good to see another Central Florida member on here. I believe I have seen that truck in person before.

10-13-2014, 11:39 AM	#1
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Stepside bed replacement Hey guys im looking to replace the bed on my new c10 and found a couple of beds not too far from me, but i just want to be certain, are all the beds up to 85 the same minus the fenders?

10-13-2014, 01:24 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Stepside bed replacement No. The bedsides are different. 67-72 fenders and steps WILL NOT bolt up to a 73-87 bed. You CAN make them work, but you will need to drill the holes for the 67-72 fenders, and weld a lower front section on from a 67-72 bed where the step bolts up. I can't remember how close the cross sills are. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-13-2014 at 01:55 PM.

10-13-2014, 01:26 PM	#3
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Stepside bed replacement thanks for the input, I also got the same answer form Mar-k. Anyone ever use fiberglass to patch their bedsides? I happen to have tons of 2x2 stuff and a pair of bedsides riddled with holes...

10-13-2014, 02:15 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Stepside bed replacement I edited my post above... started to edit it and got caught up in work stuff before I hit save. Another member did a detailed write up with pictures years ago (member "palfstep"), but I can't locate it now. If you can weld it can be done. You only really need to replace the front lower section of the 73-87 bed with a 67-72 section (for the 67-72 step to bolt up)... and drill a lot of new holes and weld up the old ones. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-13-2014, 02:20 PM	#5
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Stepside bed replacement I did find that write up,http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833, but i was also looking at my bed and it may be salvageable. I have found two fenders in good shape and here are some pics. i think with some fiberglass it could be good.

10-13-2014, 07:12 PM	#6
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Stepside bed replacement jsera... where are you located? I have 2 step bedsides in better shape than yours that I would give you __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

10-14-2014, 09:26 PM	#8
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Stepside bed replacement Here is another reason to come to Texas https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/4704922761.html __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-14-2014, 11:38 PM	#9
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: Stepside bed replacement I actually found a local forum member on craigslist today with the bed I need, Ill get some pics once i do the swap this weekend

10-15-2014, 12:06 AM	#10
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Stepside bed replacement That is good news Keep us updated and have fun. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-15-2014, 12:49 AM	#11
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,415	Re: Stepside bed replacement looking forward to the progress __________________ Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186

10-15-2014, 08:10 AM	#12
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Stepside bed replacement Good to see another Central Florida member on here. I believe I have seen that truck in person before. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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