56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nxtruck · 02-23-2014, 10:03 AM

Guys,
Does anyone know whether or not a bed off of a 56' shortbed stepside will work on a 61' shortbed stepside? I was of the understanding that they would interchange, but I was looking at some sheetmetal parts in a catalog last night and they listed separate part #s for the actual bedsides between these two trucks. The fender #s and tailgate #s were the same, though.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

1963c-10 · 02-23-2014, 10:20 AM

the stepside beds were pretty much the same from late 55-87. late 55-66 were the same except for taillights. mounting locations in the bedwood may be different, but the bed will work fine

1963c-10 · 02-23-2014, 10:22 AM

fenders, taillights and some minor changes to the bed sides. front bed panel and tailgates were universal from late 55-87

nxtruck · 02-23-2014, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the response!!
That's what I was thinking, also. It threw me last night when I saw two different part #s listed for the bedsides. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what would be different between them.
Thanks again!!

66farmer · 02-23-2014, 11:23 AM

I had to replace my 66 RR fender so I bought a 58 to use thought every thing was fine. During assembly I found that the 66 fender is deeper then the 58. I had to offset the bed to make it work.

nxtruck · 02-23-2014, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the heads-up on that.

**Captainfab** · 02-24-2014, 02:18 AM

The frame mounting points on the crossills are going to be different between the two. The '61 will be wider.

LostMy65 · 02-24-2014, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66farmer

I had to replace my 66 RR fender so I bought a 58 to use thought every thing was fine. During assembly I found that the 66 fender is deeper then the 58. I had to offset the bed to make it work.

That's interesting to note.
I wonder if they are deeper for a deliberate reason like wider wheels or something.

66farmer · 02-24-2014, 12:24 PM

I just measured from outside of lip to outside of bed wall. The 66 fender is 3/8 deeper.

nxtruck · 02-24-2014, 01:41 PM

Thank you all for the help.
John, I guess redrilling the mounting holes is all it would take to use the older bed on the 61', huh? If so, that's easy enough.
66farmer, hopefully 3/8" narrower on each side won't be enough to cause any tire and wheel fitment problems.
Thanks again, guys, for the help!!

1963c-10 · 02-24-2014, 02:46 PM

The mounting holes are in the wood anyways....so makes it easier!!

nxtruck · 02-24-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

The mounting holes are in the wood anyways....so makes it easier!!

Yes sir! And easier in this case is better!

02-23-2014, 10:03 AM	#1
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? Guys, Does anyone know whether or not a bed off of a 56' shortbed stepside will work on a 61' shortbed stepside? I was of the understanding that they would interchange, but I was looking at some sheetmetal parts in a catalog last night and they listed separate part #s for the actual bedsides between these two trucks. The fender #s and tailgate #s were the same, though. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

02-23-2014, 10:20 AM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? the stepside beds were pretty much the same from late 55-87. late 55-66 were the same except for taillights. mounting locations in the bedwood may be different, but the bed will work fine __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-23-2014, 10:22 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? fenders, taillights and some minor changes to the bed sides. front bed panel and tailgates were universal from late 55-87 __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-23-2014, 10:28 AM	#4
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? Thanks for the response!! That's what I was thinking, also. It threw me last night when I saw two different part #s listed for the bedsides. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what would be different between them. Thanks again!! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

02-23-2014, 11:23 AM	#5
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? I had to replace my 66 RR fender so I bought a 58 to use thought every thing was fine. During assembly I found that the 66 fender is deeper then the 58. I had to offset the bed to make it work.

02-23-2014, 08:20 PM	#6
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? Thanks for the heads-up on that. __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

02-24-2014, 02:18 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? The frame mounting points on the crossills are going to be different between the two. The '61 will be wider. __________________ 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

02-24-2014, 12:24 PM	#9
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? I just measured from outside of lip to outside of bed wall. The 66 fender is 3/8 deeper.

02-24-2014, 01:41 PM	#10
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? Thank you all for the help. John, I guess redrilling the mounting holes is all it would take to use the older bed on the 61', huh? If so, that's easy enough. 66farmer, hopefully 3/8" narrower on each side won't be enough to cause any tire and wheel fitment problems. Thanks again, guys, for the help!! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

02-24-2014, 02:46 PM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside? The mounting holes are in the wood anyways....so makes it easier!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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