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1980GMC · 06-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Hey everyone, I need some help.

In my neverending search for a SWB Fleetside box I have been looking at building a brand new aftermarket box. Problem is I cant find any place that has all the panels I need, and if I do they are all made in Taiwan junk.

I know Ill have to do some "adjusting" on these aftermarket panels but I just dont want to waste money on some that are POS.

Anyone know of quality repro panels that I can buy a whole box?

Thanks

**Captkaos** · 06-09-2008, 03:42 PM

You won't find ANY company in the US that is making bodypanels for these, so....

mod58 · 06-09-2008, 04:19 PM

I have a new set of NOS GM beds sides I bought for a resto,But changed my mind and went with a stepside instead.Paid $800.00 each,I didn't want to mess with that aftermarket stuff!!!!!! I have seen them go for $1000.00 + each !!!!!!!!!!!!!

1980GMC · 06-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Ok thats a blow to my plans lol. Is it possible to build a whole new box from aftermarket panels? If so which company do you recommend?

**old Rusty C10** · 06-09-2008, 09:25 PM

captkaos sells them as a site vendor and so does Tripro automotive also a site vendor both i can personally attest they sell decent stuff

mbgmike · 06-10-2008, 07:07 PM

I don't believe all the parts are availible to do the entire box. If its from TriPlus they do not offer them right now. We DO sell the box side skins with no inner panels. the floors are availible the front panels and wheel houses and tailgates are also. No one is making the inner panels to my knowledge. OEm beds are still out there and I would still try and find a good used one. We sell and work with aftermarket parts every day. I''ll be honest with you,Its hard to beat the OEM parts on older trucks. We ***** alot about the aftermarket parts and we sell the best availible like most but we make them work.
You can use a late model floor in a SWB or a step side also.
Mike

**Captkaos** · 06-10-2008, 07:19 PM

I don't sell bedsides anymore, and I concur with Mike on the availability.

trixter99 · 06-10-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mod58

I have a new set of NOS GM beds sides I bought for a resto,But changed my mind and went with a stepside instead.Paid $800.00 each,I didn't want to mess with that aftermarket stuff!!!!!! I have seen them go for $1000.00 + each !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are these short bed box sides?

Roper · 06-12-2008, 10:13 AM

There is an outfit in Ontario Canada called Pros Pic that sells complete new beds for our trucks. If I remember right they cost about $3000 plus shipping.

1980GMC · 06-12-2008, 10:46 AM

Wow thats insane. Ok then what is the best area to look for used shortboxes in good shape? And how much can I expect to pay for a good box?

Thanks

mod58 · 06-12-2008, 10:08 PM

Yes,SWB,I think the fuel door is on the left side,and they are still in GM box's.

06-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Bed sides and body panels Hey everyone, I need some help. In my neverending search for a SWB Fleetside box I have been looking at building a brand new aftermarket box. Problem is I cant find any place that has all the panels I need, and if I do they are all made in Taiwan junk. I know Ill have to do some "adjusting" on these aftermarket panels but I just dont want to waste money on some that are POS. Anyone know of quality repro panels that I can buy a whole box? Thanks __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

06-09-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Bed sides and body panels You won't find ANY company in the US that is making bodypanels for these, so.... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#3
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: Bed sides and body panels I have a new set of NOS GM beds sides I bought for a resto,But changed my mind and went with a stepside instead.Paid $800.00 each,I didn't want to mess with that aftermarket stuff!!!!!! I have seen them go for $1000.00 + each !!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by mod58; 06-09-2008 at 04:19 PM.

06-09-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: Bed sides and body panels Ok thats a blow to my plans lol. Is it possible to build a whole new box from aftermarket panels? If so which company do you recommend? __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

06-09-2008, 09:25 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Bed sides and body panels captkaos sells them as a site vendor and so does Tripro automotive also a site vendor both i can personally attest they sell decent stuff __________________ 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!!

06-10-2008, 07:07 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Bed sides and body panels I don't believe all the parts are availible to do the entire box. If its from TriPlus they do not offer them right now. We DO sell the box side skins with no inner panels. the floors are availible the front panels and wheel houses and tailgates are also. No one is making the inner panels to my knowledge. OEm beds are still out there and I would still try and find a good used one. We sell and work with aftermarket parts every day. I''ll be honest with you,Its hard to beat the OEM parts on older trucks. We ***** alot about the aftermarket parts and we sell the best availible like most but we make them work. You can use a late model floor in a SWB or a step side also. Mike Last edited by mbgmike; 06-10-2008 at 07:17 PM. Reason: added more

06-10-2008, 07:19 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Bed sides and body panels I don't sell bedsides anymore, and I concur with Mike on the availability. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#9
Roper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 248	Re: Bed sides and body panels There is an outfit in Ontario Canada called Pros Pic that sells complete new beds for our trucks. If I remember right they cost about $3000 plus shipping.

06-12-2008, 10:46 AM	#10
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: Bed sides and body panels Wow thats insane. Ok then what is the best area to look for used shortboxes in good shape? And how much can I expect to pay for a good box? Thanks __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

06-12-2008, 10:08 PM	#11
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: Bed sides and body panels Yes,SWB,I think the fuel door is on the left side,and they are still in GM box's.

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