67 SWB Build
 

Newbie here with rebuilding from the frame up. I was in the middle of building a 93 chevy when I got the call from dad…saying he just drove past a 67 short bed with a for sale sign. BTW - my dad is in the middle of rebuilding a 69 swb step side. He tells me you need to come and get this truck. "If I didn't have mine or if I had space I would get it" So I take 1.5 hour drive down to Bowling Green, VA to check it out. And this is what I came home with….

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So far I've taken the bed off and started working on the frame. What do you all think of this bed? Should I replace it or try to salvage this one? Forgive me in advance if I ask the "obvious" or newb questions.

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Last batch of pics for now.

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Good one to start with... On the Bed it depends on the build you want... if you want a REALLY NICE show type of truck I would suggest replace it but if you are looking to do a patina truck I would go with this one and doo a little clean up on it...

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If you decide to sell it, let me know, I'm looking for a patina white bed. I bought a 67 one ton white step and I want to change to short bed fleetside.

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Thanks! I'm definitely not going the patina route. So more than likely I will be getting a new one.

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If you do a new reproduction Bed take my advise and try not to get the brand "Counter Parts"... I had several issues with mine... I have a friend that had done a few of the Counter Part bed and had good luck with them...

Here is mine after getting several replacement parts and fitting them...

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Yeah I plan on getting my body parts from GMC Pauls.

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You might Check Wes His screen name is Classic Heartbeat Here is contact info:
Company name: Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts
Email Address:WEHEPP@comcast.net
Toll Free (888) 338-2502
he is part of this board and is a really great guy... he is in Olympia, WA ...

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Is he a vendor? If not, what is his forum name? Thanks in advance!

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Yes.. he is a vendor here... hiss name on here is Classic Heartbeat

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It's definitely for sale. No need for it anymore.

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Not much, but had to post some progress.

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Had to cut most of the bolts, springs, etc etc etc….

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This purchase has taken away from my 67 build, lol….now I'm torn as to which one do I finish first. I will stick with doing the truck, since the Burb runs like a champ.

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Are you making any headway on the 67???...

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Well I actually have it listed on ebay right now. A few things have popped up forcing me to cut ties with it. But for some reason it doesn't leave. I think I will just suck it up and move slowly on it.

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I thought I saw it on there...