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lotik · 07-15-2008, 04:14 PM

I thought I remember seeing one time they you could buy a complete reproduction short/fleet bed? Or maybe in pieces. Do any of you know of a vendor that has this?

lowriden58 · 07-15-2008, 04:24 PM

I know LMC has the whole bed in pieces. dont know of anyone with the complete bed together

70rs/ss · 07-15-2008, 04:47 PM

Can be bought in pieces, if you want, I have a new set of short fleet bedsides from goodmark new in the boxes. PM me, then all you'll need is the front panel, tailgate and floor.

Dingfodgy · 07-15-2008, 04:55 PM

Check with any number of the board vendors such as;

GMCPauls
Brothers
Mar-K

They don't sell a complete assembly- you'll need to buy the bedsides, front header panel, tailgate, wheel tubs, cross sills, bed wood & strips and the plethora of fasteners. Don't be too shocked if you have $2000-$2500 dollars into this before paint.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-15-2008, 04:58 PM

^And make sure everything is PRE FIT before paint too!!!!!!

PanelDeland · 07-15-2008, 05:29 PM

Any of the BB vendors should be able to hook you up.Try the one nearest you and see if you can pick up the parts at a show or their store/whatever.I suggest this because that $2000.00-2500.00 may be $3000.00-4000.00 after shipping.

sdailey · 07-15-2008, 05:29 PM

You can buy a complete swb bed kit. They're available from Southern Kentucky Classics. However, I'm not sure if they are a board vendor or not.

http://www.sokyclassics.com/

Click on the internet special link on the right side of the home page.

lotik · 07-15-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

You can buy a complete swb bed kit. They're available from Southern Kentucky Classics. However, I'm not sure if they are a board vendor or not.

http://www.sokyclassics.com/

Click on the internet special link on the right side of the home page.

nice find... i don't know if i can justify it though. i need a motor a whole lot more than a bed.

mbgmike · 07-15-2008, 10:01 PM

We sell complete beds also. they range in price from $2300 to $2800 depending on options. That is with an unfinished wood floor. If TW parts the price is less We are dealers for MAR-K and using there parts it will run a little higher but better quality. Thats everything to bolt it to the frame. That assembled w/o wood ready to mount

Mike

prg machine · 07-15-2008, 10:18 PM

kinda off topic, but very curious if a guy has a good long bed ..............and just picked up the 2 sides.............would it be that difficult to cut down the rest of the long bed parts to work? I am assuming the front panel and tailgate are the same?
I have seen the beds shortened as well, but that requires some serious skill to get right.
Just curious.

72BlckButy · 07-15-2008, 10:32 PM

Front panel will be the same if.... your working with a wood floor and staying with wood. If you swap one way or the other you will need to swap the front panel. The tailgate is the same regardless.

If you have the ability, cut down the long bed sides and weld them back. You can find rust free LWB's all day long, it's the rust free SWB's that will kill your bank account.

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotik

I thought I remember seeing one time they you could buy a complete reproduction short/fleet bed? Or maybe in pieces. Do any of you know of a vendor that has this?

I ran across this while surfing craigslist yesterday...

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/pts/739630170.html

LockDoc

jeffspower · 07-15-2008, 11:24 PM

Wow Leon, that seems like a good deal if it is of decent quality, steel floor & all.

I clicked "print screen" in case they end the listing

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

Wow Leon, that seems like a good deal if it is of decent quality, steel floor & all.

I clicked "print screen" in case they end the listing

Yeah, I printed it out. It sounds to me like they are putting them together to sell... I'm about 70 miles from them.

LockDoc

lotik · 07-16-2008, 08:26 AM

unfortuantely, i'm just over 1,000 miles away..

ChevyDude · 07-16-2008, 09:04 AM

I bought all the needed parts to build a short wood bed from GMC Pauls. I had a original tailgate but bought all the rest from them.

gcburdic · 07-16-2008, 09:33 AM

I bought mine from a local guy...$2,660....had the one piece floor and all hardware to bolt it up to the frame....here's a picture after paint....sorry nothing before though....

babyJay · 07-16-2008, 10:00 AM

If y'all don't mind, I'm subscibing to your thread.

babyJay · 07-16-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotik

unfortuantely, i'm just over 1,000 miles away..

That's 580 miles for me. Mapquest say's 8+hrs one way.

GMC3 · 07-16-2008, 07:02 PM

some one mentioned the idea of cutting down a lwb floor and bolting up repop bedsides. It will work, because that is exactly what i did. 12" off of the front of the bed and 8" off of the back. the holes in the bed floor and inside of bedsides even line up perfectly. The only issue I have is trying to round off the back of my bed floor for a smoother look. If it wasn't destroyed I would have cut the last couple inches off of the floor itself and welded it back on once the floor was cut. I'll see if I can find some pics. of when i did it.

straitnate14 · 07-16-2008, 08:24 PM

hey Leon wheres that at in iowa in relation to Storm lake or Fairfield? I might just have to make a visit to the relitives on either side of the fammily depending on whos closer

**LockDoc** · 07-16-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straitnate14

hey Leon wheres that at in iowa in relation to Storm lake or Fairfield? I might just have to make a visit to the relitives on either side of the family depending on whos closer

Nate,

Storm lake is 153 mi (2hr 55 min) North of Norwalk and Fairfield is 118 mi (2hr 6 min.) Southeast. Norwalk is just southwest of Des Moines a few miles.

There is a salvage yard in Batavia, IA that used to have quite a few 67-72 Chevy trucks. Batavia is 11 miles west of Fairfield.... It's been a while since I have been down there.

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 07-17-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I bought mine from a local guy...$2,660....had the one piece floor and all hardware to bolt it up to the frame....here's a picture after paint....sorry nothing before though....

I never get tired of seeing that bed...

72BlckButy · 07-17-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC3

some one mentioned the idea of cutting down a lwb floor and bolting up repop bedsides. It will work, because that is exactly what i did. 12" off of the front of the bed and 8" off of the back. the holes in the bed floor and inside of bedsides even line up perfectly. The only issue I have is trying to round off the back of my bed floor for a smoother look. If it wasn't destroyed I would have cut the last couple inches off of the floor itself and welded it back on once the floor was cut. I'll see if I can find some pics. of when i did it.

Can't wait to see some pics...

GMC3 · 07-17-2008, 04:36 PM

pics.

07-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Reproduction Short Fleet bed I thought I remember seeing one time they you could buy a complete reproduction short/fleet bed? Or maybe in pieces. Do any of you know of a vendor that has this? __________________ negative camber //LA\\

07-15-2008, 04:24 PM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed I know LMC has the whole bed in pieces. dont know of anyone with the complete bed together __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

07-15-2008, 04:47 PM	#3
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed Can be bought in pieces, if you want, I have a new set of short fleet bedsides from goodmark new in the boxes. PM me, then all you'll need is the front panel, tailgate and floor.

07-15-2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed Check with any number of the board vendors such as; GMCPauls Brothers Mar-K They don't sell a complete assembly- you'll need to buy the bedsides, front header panel, tailgate, wheel tubs, cross sills, bed wood & strips and the plethora of fasteners. Don't be too shocked if you have $2000-$2500 dollars into this before paint. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed ^And make sure everything is PRE FIT before paint too!!!!!! __________________ 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!

07-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#6
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07-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#7
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed You can buy a complete swb bed kit. They're available from Southern Kentucky Classics. However, I'm not sure if they are a board vendor or not. http://www.sokyclassics.com/ Click on the internet special link on the right side of the home page. __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 07-15-2008 at 05:30 PM.

07-15-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed We sell complete beds also. they range in price from $2300 to $2800 depending on options. That is with an unfinished wood floor. If TW parts the price is less We are dealers for MAR-K and using there parts it will run a little higher but better quality. Thats everything to bolt it to the frame. That assembled w/o wood ready to mount Mike Last edited by mbgmike; 07-15-2008 at 10:06 PM. Reason: added

07-15-2008, 10:18 PM	#10
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed kinda off topic, but very curious if a guy has a good long bed ..............and just picked up the 2 sides.............would it be that difficult to cut down the rest of the long bed parts to work? I am assuming the front panel and tailgate are the same? I have seen the beds shortened as well, but that requires some serious skill to get right. Just curious. __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

07-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed Front panel will be the same if.... your working with a wood floor and staying with wood. If you swap one way or the other you will need to swap the front panel. The tailgate is the same regardless. If you have the ability, cut down the long bed sides and weld them back. You can find rust free LWB's all day long, it's the rust free SWB's that will kill your bank account. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-15-2008, 11:24 PM	#13
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed Wow Leon, that seems like a good deal if it is of decent quality, steel floor & all. I clicked "print screen" in case they end the listing __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

07-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#15
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed unfortuantely, i'm just over 1,000 miles away.. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

07-16-2008, 09:04 AM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed I bought all the needed parts to build a short wood bed from GMC Pauls. I had a original tailgate but bought all the rest from them. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-16-2008, 09:33 AM	#17
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed I bought mine from a local guy...$2,660....had the one piece floor and all hardware to bolt it up to the frame....here's a picture after paint....sorry nothing before though.... Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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07-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#20
GMC3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: philadelphia Posts: 62	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed some one mentioned the idea of cutting down a lwb floor and bolting up repop bedsides. It will work, because that is exactly what i did. 12" off of the front of the bed and 8" off of the back. the holes in the bed floor and inside of bedsides even line up perfectly. The only issue I have is trying to round off the back of my bed floor for a smoother look. If it wasn't destroyed I would have cut the last couple inches off of the floor itself and welded it back on once the floor was cut. I'll see if I can find some pics. of when i did it.

07-16-2008, 08:24 PM	#21
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: Reproduction Short Fleet bed hey Leon wheres that at in iowa in relation to Storm lake or Fairfield? I might just have to make a visit to the relitives on either side of the fammily depending on whos closer __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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