A bed made into a trailer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oklahomaduner · 08-01-2009, 04:15 PM

Have any of you guys seen a 60-66 style step-side bed made into a trailer? Or does anyone have pics? I'm thinkin a longbed stepside would look kinda cool as a trailer with some 38's on it....

Northern lights · 08-01-2009, 05:08 PM

I made a utility trailer from a '60 shortbed stepside but don't have any pictures. Made a nice trailer as I recall. Seems to me that I traded it for a cast iron clawfoot bathtub?.

oklahomaduner · 08-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Ya, I'm looking for a trailer that matches my truck so I thought what better than a truck bed? Lol I'd really like pics if anyone has any

jonzcustomshop · 08-01-2009, 09:24 PM

I have a fleet p.u. box trailer...

oklahomaduner · 08-01-2009, 10:37 PM

Any pics of it?

**Captainfab** · 08-02-2009, 12:58 AM

I have a long fleetside trailer as well.....it's not pretty though. Right now it's being used to store extra parts in. I've made quite a few of them in the past. They're pretty easy to do, although most I've seen the guys make them into an ugly conglomeration of crap welded together for the tongue.

If you do make one, just cut the frame up by the front cab mounts, cut a pie shape in the top and bottom frame flange just in front of the trail;ing arm crossmember, pull the frame sides together and weld on an A-frame coupler. Of course that's the simplified version, it takes some measuring and figuring to get it right, but it looks so much nicer than most I've seen. I can help you with the measurements if you need.

oklahomaduner · 08-02-2009, 01:18 AM

Hmm.. But my thinking is I will just buy a new bed for my truck and use my current bed to play with body work and make a frame and floor for it, throw a lift under it and run the same tires and wheels as I have on my truck. I just can't really picture it..

jonzcustomshop · 08-02-2009, 01:25 AM

only shot I have.. these are all over up here.. people use them for firewood.
lots of steps too, I have never got a pic of one though..
your idea might look good with matching tire, and ride hieght.

**aerotruk63** · 08-02-2009, 07:31 AM

19 year old picture. Used a 6 lug trailer hubs. Straight axel with 2000lb. trailer leaf springs. Wanted something to pull behind the truck so when I could go scrapyarding I could have the truck on site for measurements and comparison then haul the parts home in the trailer. Thought of having a sprayed on bed liner applied to the inside of the trailer box then putting a removable foam caulking around the tailgate, filling it with water and cooling myself off at truck shows sitting in my portable pool. The trailer draw bar is removable for more compact storage. You can also get a cheap tent to erect in the box, better than sleeping on the ground.

Apache63 · 08-02-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

19 year old picture. Used a 6 lug trailer hubs. Straight axel with 2000lb. trailer leaf springs. Wanted something to pull behind the truck so when I could go scrapyarding I could have the truck on site for measurements and comparison then haul the parts home in the trailer. Thought of having a sprayed on bed liner applied to the inside of the trailer box then putting a removable foam caulking around the tailgate, filling it with water and cooling myself off at truck shows sitting in my portable pool. The trailer draw bar is removable for more compact storage. You can also get a cheap tent to erect in the box, better than sleeping on the ground.

very nice trailer !!!

Pat

oklahomaduner · 08-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Hell ya that is what im i
looking for. that looks good

08-01-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	A bed made into a trailer? Have any of you guys seen a 60-66 style step-side bed made into a trailer? Or does anyone have pics? I'm thinkin a longbed stepside would look kinda cool as a trailer with some 38's on it.... __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

08-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: A bed made into a trailer? I made a utility trailer from a '60 shortbed stepside but don't have any pictures. Made a nice trailer as I recall. Seems to me that I traded it for a cast iron clawfoot bathtub?.

08-01-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: A bed made into a trailer? Ya, I'm looking for a trailer that matches my truck so I thought what better than a truck bed? Lol I'd really like pics if anyone has any __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

08-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: A bed made into a trailer? I have a fleet p.u. box trailer...

08-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: A bed made into a trailer? Any pics of it? __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

08-02-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: A bed made into a trailer? I have a long fleetside trailer as well.....it's not pretty though. Right now it's being used to store extra parts in. I've made quite a few of them in the past. They're pretty easy to do, although most I've seen the guys make them into an ugly conglomeration of crap welded together for the tongue. If you do make one, just cut the frame up by the front cab mounts, cut a pie shape in the top and bottom frame flange just in front of the trail;ing arm crossmember, pull the frame sides together and weld on an A-frame coupler. Of course that's the simplified version, it takes some measuring and figuring to get it right, but it looks so much nicer than most I've seen. I can help you with the measurements if you need. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-02-2009, 01:18 AM	#7
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: A bed made into a trailer? Hmm.. But my thinking is I will just buy a new bed for my truck and use my current bed to play with body work and make a frame and floor for it, throw a lift under it and run the same tires and wheels as I have on my truck. I just can't really picture it.. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

08-02-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: A bed made into a trailer? only shot I have.. these are all over up here.. people use them for firewood. lots of steps too, I have never got a pic of one though.. your idea might look good with matching tire, and ride hieght. Attached Images

08-02-2009, 07:31 AM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: A bed made into a trailer? 19 year old picture. Used a 6 lug trailer hubs. Straight axel with 2000lb. trailer leaf springs. Wanted something to pull behind the truck so when I could go scrapyarding I could have the truck on site for measurements and comparison then haul the parts home in the trailer. Thought of having a sprayed on bed liner applied to the inside of the trailer box then putting a removable foam caulking around the tailgate, filling it with water and cooling myself off at truck shows sitting in my portable pool. The trailer draw bar is removable for more compact storage. You can also get a cheap tent to erect in the box, better than sleeping on the ground. Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 08-02-2009 at 09:39 AM. Reason: more info.

08-02-2009, 08:00 PM	#11
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: A bed made into a trailer? Hell ya that is what im i looking for. that looks good __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck



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