Stepside short bed swap
 

Hey guys and gals, im hoping to get some useful feedback on this subject...

my 1957 Chevy pickup currently has the bed from a 1991 pickup on it. it fits and it works, but I want to have the correct bed on there. I bought the truck like this a few months ago. The guy who built the truck went the route of the 1991 bed because its was far easier to find and less expensive.

Heres my question: If I remove the fiberglass fenders from my bed and the tail lights and tailgate, can I get away with installing 1957 fenders and steps, and the 1957 tailgate ? i do have a steel box behind the fiberglass fenders. i realize i will have to do some fabrication to swap the tailgate... i just don't want to bother even trying to do this if anyone out there has tried it before and it doesn't come out right.

If i can pull this off, i'd save $1,000 in parts. even more if i could find good used fenders.

http://www.planetgrooveonline.com/images/bed.jpg

Re: Stepside short bed swap
 

I would try to find a used bed and sell the one you have now.

Re: Stepside short bed swap
 

yes, ive been looking on craigslist and ebay for a couple of months with no luck....plus, whats the chances of finding a used bed that's not rotted out and will need a lot of bodywork? i guess i don't have to limit myself to 55-59 beds.... they basically looked the same all the way thru the early 80s....

Re: Stepside short bed swap
 

Correct bed sides are the same 55-87 just different fenders.

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also look under on craigslist for trailers, there are some that have been turned into trailers, I have seen them selling around here for $250-$300. Fenders are the same from 55-66

Re: Stepside short bed swap
 

thanks for the tip!

Re: Stepside short bed swap
 

Thanks!