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Old 05-25-2011, 04:09 PM   #1
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Question Bed Rails?

Does anyone have a good picture of the factory installed 85 SWB bed rail?

I've heard tales that it was a dealer installed option, but I'm not sure.

Anybody have any taking up space?

Does anyone know anyone that carries a good quality factory style bed rail?
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Old 05-25-2011, 05:05 PM   #2
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Re: Bed Rails?

Dealer accessory, not a factory option. But still a GM part. Ebay is your friend for those. Has been a few others looking for them on here as well. They are discontinued by GM though.

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Old 05-25-2011, 08:05 PM   #3
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Re: Bed Rails?

Thanks!

Are the El Camino rails the same?

$700 for a set? Ouch!
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:06 PM   #4
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Re: Bed Rails?

No, the El Camino rails are totally different. El Caminos do not have a flat horizontal bed top to mount to, they mount on the side of the bed on the outside.
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:13 PM   #5
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Re: Bed Rails?

Thanks again!

Going to go to the yard.
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:33 PM   #6
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Re: Bed Rails?

Bed rails were a regular RPO ....D73 .....cost was 79.00

They were also available as service kit ...nos sets on ebay have been 600.00 to 800.00
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM   #7
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Re: Bed Rails?

I've got two really nice sets in my garage. I always thought they were a dealer installed accessory.
Interesting though, my glove box option label lists D73 Cargo Box Side Rails
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Old 05-26-2011, 12:28 PM   #8
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Re: Bed Rails?

You can see them in some of the pics in my photo gallery. I sold them to another board member several years ago.

http://slonaker.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3

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Old 05-26-2011, 01:31 PM   #9
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Re: Bed Rails?

Does anyone have the GM part #?

BTW, thanks everyone for your info! It's good to be on a board where everyone acts civil, doesn't critized constantly, and actually have info that adds to a thread!
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Old 05-26-2011, 01:37 PM   #10
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Re: Bed Rails?

they kinda look like a burb roof rack lol
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Old 05-27-2011, 12:54 AM   #11
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Re: Bed Rails?

If you need any close up shots, I can get them for you today. I have a set on the bed for my truck. They are coming off though...
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Old 05-27-2011, 01:44 PM   #12
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Re: Bed Rails?

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Bed rails were a regular RPO ....D73 .....cost was 79.00

They were also available as service kit ...nos sets on ebay have been 600.00 to 800.00
Agree - I seem to recall that we put them on right in the assembly plant.

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Old 05-27-2011, 01:54 PM   #13
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If you need any close up shots, I can get them for you today. I have a set on the bed for my truck. They are coming off though...
Close up pics never hurt!
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Old 06-02-2011, 01:35 PM   #15
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Re: Bed Rails?

I have a '84 swb with bed rails. I'm pretty sure I remember seeing an RPO code listed for them, I will check tonight. Either way, I have an attached pic handy.
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:37 PM   #16
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Re: Bed Rails?

I got a set of SWB classic bed rails in good condition-not excellent sitting in the garage, they are off a 86 GMC Sierra K10 , Give me a call 603-393-9755

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