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schmidty_dog · 02-26-2005, 02:33 PM

I have a 1980 GMC K15 and was wondering if the bodylines matched all the way from 73-87 on the boxes of those trucks. I want to get a whole new box for mine because the tailgate is trashed, the floor of the bed isn't lined up right and its got deep rust the whole length from where the trim used to be. Don't get me wrong the box is pretty straight and works, but i want it to look good and not rust through. How much should i pay for a box out of a junkyard if i'm trading them mine? thanks chris

Destructo · 02-26-2005, 04:34 PM

I'm pretty sure 73-87 beds are all the same, the basic difference is in the front clip.

**smokinn** · 02-26-2005, 04:59 PM

Also I believe from 73-77 had a fuel cap and from 78-87 had a filler door. And yes the body lines will match up.

Destructo · 02-26-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinn

Also I believe from 73-77 had a fuel cap and from 78-87 had a filler door. And yes the body lines will match up.

Oh ya, I forgot about that, and they switched from passenger side to driver side also sometime, unless it had dual fuel tanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-26-2005, 07:05 PM

where ya at? i got a good box with a left side tank door from like an 83 id let go for $200 just a little rust by the wheel well edge can easily be patch panelled

02-26-2005, 02:33 PM	#1
schmidty_dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 15	New Box for my truck I have a 1980 GMC K15 and was wondering if the bodylines matched all the way from 73-87 on the boxes of those trucks. I want to get a whole new box for mine because the tailgate is trashed, the floor of the bed isn't lined up right and its got deep rust the whole length from where the trim used to be. Don't get me wrong the box is pretty straight and works, but i want it to look good and not rust through. How much should i pay for a box out of a junkyard if i'm trading them mine? thanks chris

02-26-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I'm pretty sure 73-87 beds are all the same, the basic difference is in the front clip. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-26-2005, 07:05 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	where ya at? i got a good box with a left side tank door from like an 83 id let go for $200 just a little rust by the wheel well edge can easily be patch panelled __________________ 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!!

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02-26-2005, 04:59 PM	#3
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	Also I believe from 73-77 had a fuel cap and from 78-87 had a filler door. And yes the body lines will match up.



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