Difference in years..

[jrsmith_2010]

Hey guys, im looking for a 60-66 chevy truck, longbed 2wd to put airbags on. I have seen some different models, body wise between the years. I have a 79 chevy and know that there is a difference in body styles from the 73-80 and the 81-87, is this true for the 60-66? If so, how can you tell?

[LILRED66]

The cab is the same between the '60-'63 (wrap-around windshield) and the '64-'66 (non wrap-around windshield). There are a number of other subtle differences, but this is the major difference.

[joe231]

grill id linky
lots of info linky

[jrsmith_2010]

i have seen some with like different front ends? i want one that looks like this, but idk if there is a specific year this is or what

[joe231]

that has a 1960 grille

grills changed over the years along with the fender emblems
the '60-62 have different hoods that are big and flat in the front
and the '60-'63 cabs are like the one you posted

[62 short step]

Thats a 60-63 cab and like Joe said, a 60 grille. Those are some good links Joe.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by 62 short step

Thats a 60-63 cab and like Joe said, a 60 grille. Those are some good links Joe.

No kidding thats good stuff

[283 Man]

good information on that site Joes talking about.

[jrsmith_2010]

thanks guys, at least i can tell what year one is, now i need to find me one, ive been everywhere around where i live and found nothing. something i did see though, is there a bed length between short and long bed? i seen one that was like a medium bed, is this possible?

[joe231]

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

thanks guys, at least i can tell what year one is, now i need to find me one, ive been everywhere around where i live and found nothing. something i did see though, is there a bed length between short and long bed? i seen one that was like a medium bed, is this possible?

not unless it is a custom job
short is a 6 foot bed
long is a 8 foot bed

[Stepside65]

nope. It's either short bed or long bed. anything else is custom.

[joe231]

glad i could help fellas

[jrsmith_2010]

did they make longbed step sides?

[Anthony Fremont]

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

did they make longbed step sides?

Yep, this is a 66 GMC LWB Fenderside w/big back window. The grill isn't installed right now, but it has the way cooler looking dual head lights.

[joe231]

yes

[jrsmith_2010]

sweet, i think i may have found one, but does anyone sell fleetside complete beds?

[joe231]

not new or repo. you will have to find a used one.
'60-62 frames are different than the '64-66 frames
keep that in mind if you look for a used fleet bed
lilred66 (Tony) is in kansas, i'm sure he can help you find one, if he doesn't have one

[jrsmith_2010]

yea, i PM him to see if he could find me a whole truck, but he never said anything back.. But i will see if i can get that step side from that guy who has it, ill see if i can call him tomorrow. The good thing is that i think it might run too, its moved last time i seen it, thats a good thing, but also a bad, he will want more for it, hoping i can get it for about 500 or so..

[joe231]

good luck
let us know

[jrsmith_2010]

yea i will, if i get it, it will be a new project trend! Im hoping he will sell it!!

[joe231]

[jrsmith_2010]

has anyone made a short bed a long bed? ive seen the long bed become a short bed, but not short bed to long bed..

[LILRED66]

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

has anyone made a short bed a long bed? ive seen the long bed become a short bed, but not short bed to long bed..

Sorry for my delay in responding. I replied to your PM about a '60-'66 Chevy Truck.

[joe231]

you could extend the frame and put a long bed on it, shouldn't be too hard.
I would figure you would be able to find a long bed truck easier, and maybe cheaper,
than a short bed one

[jrsmith_2010]

sweet, i have been looking around for the complete airbag setup, just to get an idea of price, has anyone used a specific brand that works better than another brand? what brand sucks and which brand is worth the money?