Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sonseeker · 02-07-2010, 02:04 PM

I have been looking for an affordable swb fleetside bed for months around here to no avail. Now i have came to a point where i am thinking stepside. So the choices are 88-98 stepside or 67-72 stepside. I personally think the 88-98 looks better,but i have a chace to buy a nice 67 needs only the new wood.

GASoline71 · 02-07-2010, 02:11 PM

To me... the later model truck beds don't follow the lines of a 67-72 truck at all... but... some people like them.

I personally would look for a 67-72 stepside bed. again, that's me though.

Gary

chas350 · 02-07-2010, 02:14 PM

I hear you, a short bed fleet in good condition gets 1500 or more.
New bed sides are expensive, but atleast they are available!
Nothing in this hobby is cheap thats for sure, especially in this economy.
Good luck!

**too much stuff** · 02-07-2010, 02:14 PM

I don't care for the late model beds on the 67-72 trucks. I would stick with the correct bed in my opinion...

**leddzepp** · 02-07-2010, 02:16 PM

If it were me, I'd go with the 67 you found and replace the wood.

chas350 · 02-07-2010, 02:18 PM

I did see a 88+ bed on a 67-72 last summer at a car show locally, it was very sharp!!The lines matched pretty good and it looked nicer than I thought it would, in fact it was my favorite truck at the show. Go figure.

burke117 · 02-07-2010, 02:26 PM

i own a 68 and I was in the same position you were and decided to go with the original stepside. I am glad I did as I get a lot more compliments then a friend that went with the 88-98 bed.

C/10 King · 02-07-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by liz editing your edit

please keep quotes as they originally were posted. To quote someone and add or edit words is not cool at all

x2

**70cst** · 02-07-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by burke117

i own a 68 and I was in the same position you were and decided to go with the original stepside. I am glad I did as I get a lot more compliments then a friend that went with the 88-98 bed.

x3

*Sublvr72* · 02-07-2010, 03:59 PM

x4

no love here for the 88-98 bed on a classic truck

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-07-2010, 04:06 PM

I'm for the correct yr model bed also! However I did see a pic of a yellow truck on here and the wheel surround on the late model bed had been changed to match the 67/72 wheel openings. Now that look good but thats the only time I've seen anyone do that to the wheel surrounds. jmo

71swb4x4 · 02-07-2010, 04:08 PM

Same here, I really think the newer bed kills the truck, but to each their own. If it was mine I would go with the 67 bed.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-07-2010, 04:34 PM

Go with the correct bed... otherwise you'll have an old truck with a new bed and even people who don't know about these trucks will think something is "off."

mcbassin · 02-07-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Go with the correct bed... otherwise you'll have an old truck with a new bed and even people who don't know about these trucks will think something is "off."

Totally agree. The original bed is the only one that belongs.

pat 70/71 · 02-07-2010, 05:21 PM

The one that looks the best well, thats the original bed bar none!! I think most on this site will agree. PAT

Rob H. · 02-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Original bed style all the way, I really think the ones with the 88-98 beds look pieced together.

R.L. · 02-07-2010, 07:44 PM

Before I went with a later model bed ( with those fenders) I'd put a flat bed on there but that's just me and I wouldn't stop looking till I found a correct bed to put on there; however if I found a later model bed at the right price I might pick it up with the intent of fitting earley fenders and steps on it. I think you'd have to fill some holes in and drill some new ones to make it fit.

hicktownhotrodder · 02-07-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

totally agree. The original bed is the only one that belongs.

x3

lax54650 · 02-07-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by totally agree. The original bed is the only one that belongs.hicktownhotrodder

x3

me too
unless you have no box and a nearly free one land on truck until you find the correct one.

70Custom10Nut · 02-07-2010, 10:02 PM

Go with the old one. As long as the rust moths haven't got to it. I understand your plight, having grown up about 100 miles north of you. Some one on the forum posted a pic of one of our trucks with a newer bed. Normally I don't like this mod but this guy re-did the wheel openings to match the front, and that made it look alright. Just my .02

chas350 · 02-07-2010, 10:36 PM

I would choose an original bed for sure, but this truck is sweet!

chas350 · 02-07-2010, 10:37 PM

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chevy72pu · 02-07-2010, 11:14 PM

My truck prompts a lot of questions everytime I stop for gas. "What year is it?" followed by "that ain't the original bed is it?" I like the late model bed, but I bought the truck with it already on there. If I had the option during a build I would likely go with an original step side.

jsbgump · 02-07-2010, 11:16 PM

original

COACHMEASON · 02-07-2010, 11:24 PM

Save up for the fleetside...That is what your heart is set on and you will get your money back...

02-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
sonseeker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Davison,Mi 48423 Posts: 110	Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I have been looking for an affordable swb fleetside bed for months around here to no avail. Now i have came to a point where i am thinking stepside. So the choices are 88-98 stepside or 67-72 stepside. I personally think the 88-98 looks better,but i have a chace to buy a nice 67 needs only the new wood.

02-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I hear you, a short bed fleet in good condition gets 1500 or more. New bed sides are expensive, but atleast they are available! Nothing in this hobby is cheap thats for sure, especially in this economy. Good luck! __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#4
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02-07-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? If it were me, I'd go with the 67 you found and replace the wood. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man Last edited by leddzepp; 02-07-2010 at 03:39 PM.

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chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I did see a 88+ bed on a 67-72 last summer at a car show locally, it was very sharp!!The lines matched pretty good and it looked nicer than I thought it would, in fact it was my favorite truck at the show. Go figure. __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-07-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
burke117 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: magna, utah Posts: 108	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? i own a 68 and I was in the same position you were and decided to go with the original stepside. I am glad I did as I get a lot more compliments then a friend that went with the 88-98 bed.

02-07-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? x4 no love here for the 88-98 bed on a classic truck

02-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#11
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,747	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I'm for the correct yr model bed also! However I did see a pic of a yellow truck on here and the wheel surround on the late model bed had been changed to match the 67/72 wheel openings. Now that look good but thats the only time I've seen anyone do that to the wheel surrounds. jmo __________________ Things happen for a reason!

02-07-2010, 04:08 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Same here, I really think the newer bed kills the truck, but to each their own. If it was mine I would go with the 67 bed. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-07-2010, 04:34 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Go with the correct bed... otherwise you'll have an old truck with a new bed and even people who don't know about these trucks will think something is "off." __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? The one that looks the best well, thats the original bed bar none!! I think most on this site will agree. PAT

02-07-2010, 06:18 PM	#16
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Original bed style all the way, I really think the ones with the 88-98 beds look pieced together. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

02-07-2010, 07:44 PM	#17
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Before I went with a later model bed ( with those fenders) I'd put a flat bed on there but that's just me and I wouldn't stop looking till I found a correct bed to put on there; however if I found a later model bed at the right price I might pick it up with the intent of fitting earley fenders and steps on it. I think you'd have to fill some holes in and drill some new ones to make it fit.

02-07-2010, 10:02 PM	#20
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Go with the old one. As long as the rust moths haven't got to it. I understand your plight, having grown up about 100 miles north of you. Some one on the forum posted a pic of one of our trucks with a newer bed. Normally I don't like this mod but this guy re-did the wheel openings to match the front, and that made it look alright. Just my .02

02-07-2010, 10:36 PM	#21
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I would choose an original bed for sure, but this truck is sweet! Attached Images __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van



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