Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2bits · 11-26-2007, 12:54 AM

I am doing this now and just would like to see the way it looks more. I like it. These are the only two I have ever found (and found here!) are there any more around?

Longhorn Man · 11-26-2007, 05:24 AM

ChevLoRay · 11-26-2007, 08:03 AM

My issue with the combo is that the wheel openings don't jive.

**Boog** · 11-26-2007, 08:15 AM

I feel the same way. But I also know you got a good deal on the bed, frame and rear end so....go for it. To me the 73 ^ fenders look more utilitarian than the 72 down. I just like the roundness of the 67-72 fenders. Nevermind me though.

I'm afraid I don't have any pics to add.

1969k10stepside · 11-26-2007, 10:36 AM

I've seen that GMC before!

My poor ol' rare '72 GMC K1500 shortbed has one on it.It was restored 10 years ago,was hit in the back and destroyed the original short fleetside bed,then they put a 73-87 bed on it.When I start working on it,I'm going to do like Bill (Palf70step) did and convert it to a 67-72 bed using 67-72 fenders (68-72 in my case for the sidemarkers) and using the 67-72 steps since they are different...all this work unless I find a 67-72 short step bed..As for the 73-87 or newer beds on 67-72s,I don't like them....
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bouncytruck · 11-26-2007, 10:52 AM

I saw a truck on ebay not too long ago that had a late model bed on it. They converted the front wheel openings to match the bed. It wasn't my thing.

toomanytoyz · 11-26-2007, 11:01 AM

Here are a Few that i have Saved, This Conversion does not Happen nearly as often as the 88-98 Bed Swap. I have 150 or more pics of that Swap & Only 4 of This Bed Swap.............

Hope this is of Help for You

Rick

snj8198 · 11-26-2007, 11:34 AM

haha...no disprespect 2bits. i try not to get too opinionated but that look is just hideous to me! just my silly opinion. i love both generations but together as ChevLoRay stated they don't jive. if you can get the bed for cheap it maybe worth a feller's time to rework the fender openings and lines to match the front?? im enjoying the pics regardless. good luck with your project. -steve

2bits · 11-26-2007, 01:35 PM

Thanks for posting Rick, I appreciate it.

alot of

going on, I think it looks GREAT. No one liked my five foot bed either

Frizzle Fry · 11-26-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2bits

No one liked my five foot bed either

I liked it more than these

But do what you like. Maybe yours will be the first to actually look good!

oldsmobilekindofguy · 11-26-2007, 03:33 PM

I know a guy that put like a 90's stepside boxon his 67 and it looked good and had balls, I will try and get pics

Gray Ghost · 11-26-2007, 07:18 PM

They'll wish they had that little five foot bed when they see the smoker trailer Thomas!!
Marty's gonna fix the fenders for me the right way.

Those painted trucks don't look too bad. Since the 67-72 fenders bolt on, it won't be anytime until I run into a couple. I think I have found my first parts truck.

CentralCoaster · 11-26-2007, 08:46 PM

Doesn't look quite right. I like the late-model bed swap better. Plus you get rid of those stupid chains.

11-26-2007, 12:54 AM	#1
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? I am doing this now and just would like to see the way it looks more. I like it. These are the only two I have ever found (and found here!) are there any more around? Attached Images __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club Last edited by 2bits; 11-26-2007 at 12:56 AM.

11-26-2007, 05:24 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck??

11-26-2007, 08:03 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? My issue with the combo is that the wheel openings don't jive. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-26-2007, 08:15 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,543	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? I feel the same way. But I also know you got a good deal on the bed, frame and rear end so....go for it. To me the 73 ^ fenders look more utilitarian than the 72 down. I just like the roundness of the 67-72 fenders. Nevermind me though. I'm afraid I don't have any pics to add. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-26-2007, 10:36 AM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? I've seen that GMC before! My poor ol' rare '72 GMC K1500 shortbed has one on it.It was restored 10 years ago,was hit in the back and destroyed the original short fleetside bed,then they put a 73-87 bed on it.When I start working on it,I'm going to do like Bill (Palf70step) did and convert it to a 67-72 bed using 67-72 fenders (68-72 in my case for the sidemarkers) and using the 67-72 steps since they are different...all this work unless I find a 67-72 short step bed..As for the 73-87 or newer beds on 67-72s,I don't like them.... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-26-2007 at 10:46 AM.

11-26-2007, 10:52 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? I saw a truck on ebay not too long ago that had a late model bed on it. They converted the front wheel openings to match the bed. It wasn't my thing. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-26-2007, 11:01 AM	#7
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? Here are a Few that i have Saved, This Conversion does not Happen nearly as often as the 88-98 Bed Swap. I have 150 or more pics of that Swap & Only 4 of This Bed Swap............. Hope this is of Help for You Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-26-2007, 11:34 AM	#8
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? haha...no disprespect 2bits. i try not to get too opinionated but that look is just hideous to me! just my silly opinion. i love both generations but together as ChevLoRay stated they don't jive. if you can get the bed for cheap it maybe worth a feller's time to rework the fender openings and lines to match the front?? im enjoying the pics regardless. good luck with your project. -steve __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

11-26-2007, 01:35 PM	#9
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? Thanks for posting Rick, I appreciate it. alot of going on, I think it looks GREAT. No one liked my five foot bed either __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club Last edited by 2bits; 11-26-2007 at 01:47 PM.

11-26-2007, 03:33 PM	#11
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? I know a guy that put like a 90's stepside boxon his 67 and it looked good and had balls, I will try and get pics __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block

11-26-2007, 07:18 PM	#12
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? They'll wish they had that little five foot bed when they see the smoker trailer Thomas!! Marty's gonna fix the fenders for me the right way. Those painted trucks don't look too bad. Since the 67-72 fenders bolt on, it won't be anytime until I run into a couple. I think I have found my first parts truck. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-26-2007, 08:46 PM	#13
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Anyone have pics of a 73-87 bed on a 67-72 truck?? Doesn't look quite right. I like the late-model bed swap better. Plus you get rid of those stupid chains. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4



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