New beds on old trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 09-22-2003, 04:29 PM

Generally I think this shouldnt be done, but I have seen quite a few that I like. I saw this one at home at a shop, for sale for 9K, kinda steep. The one in the new Classic Trucks magazine is cool too.

*rage'nrat638* · 09-22-2003, 05:11 PM

WOW......got to love chevy...those lines look GREAT

72shadetree · 09-22-2003, 05:24 PM

looks good

dinnut · 09-22-2003, 08:30 PM

i just bought that classic trucks

1969 GMC · 09-22-2003, 09:30 PM

the only problem with the late model beds is the wheelwell openings aren't as round as 67-72 openings, I haven't seen anyone radius them or something to make them match yet.

Carl71 · 09-22-2003, 09:42 PM

Think it looks good. Sharp truck

weasel29gm · 09-22-2003, 10:36 PM

I like em' was goin go with one but got a good deal on bedsides.

BUXMAN66 · 09-23-2003, 03:18 AM

don't like it, don't like it ,don't like it!!!!!never have liked the mix-matching of old and new sheet-metal just my personal opinion of course.......i do like the mix-matching of mechanicals though......guy's at work had all talked 'bout this at the lunch table not too long ago,every one was kinda split w/ thier opinion's..... just like on here!!

BadAssChevy502 · 09-23-2003, 03:24 AM

Nice Truck but i like them old, Trucks I mean lol

junkyarddog1956 · 09-23-2003, 04:36 PM

the lines match up really well ...I like the look

_______________________ 95 Chev 2500 4x4 ( for sale ) ....
82 C-10 daily driver 350 AT needs restored
69 C50 wanna make a car hauler ( someday )
87 Ford F350 car hauler , Holmes bed , restored , ppg bc/cc
69 C-10 frame up restoration in progress 307 3spd/tree
93 Buick Gran Sport 2dr black (wifes) just painted ppg bc/cc

*rage'nrat638* · 09-23-2003, 05:42 PM

hey...........i Think it say's for sale on the back window

WONDER HOW MUCH????????

Hutch · 09-25-2003, 11:09 PM

Here is one:
1968 C10

A.P. · 09-26-2003, 01:17 AM

IMP our truck look much better with the old beds, especially step side.

A.P. · 09-26-2003, 01:18 AM

IMO.

SLS · 09-26-2003, 01:35 AM

I don't like the mis-matched wheel openings and the mis-alignment of the upper cab line with the upper bed line.

At a glance it looks alright, especially with darker colored paint...but with a bright colored paint job the mis-alignments/wheel opening differences stick out like a sore thumb....especially white or yellow.

dinnut · 09-26-2003, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by BUXMAN66
don't like it, don't like it ,don't like it!!!!!never have liked the mix-matching of old and new sheet-metal just my personal opinion of course.......i do like the mix-matching of mechanicals though......guy's at work had all talked 'bout this at the lunch table not too long ago,every one was kinda split w/ thier opinion's..... just like on here!!

those beds arent sheetmetal. they are fiberglass. and it would be a lot of work to make them as round as a 67-72s.

**Palf70Step** · 09-26-2003, 05:02 PM

I have seen several setups that I think look nice. Do I want one? Don't think so, I'm still partial to the old style step beds...gotta have the spare holder

NSANE68!!! · 09-26-2003, 06:32 PM

Here is a pic of the lines that don't match GONE!! I agree they don't match and that is why they are gone. Have not tackled the wheel well openings but have a plan I may try.

09-22-2003, 04:29 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	New beds on old trucks Generally I think this shouldnt be done, but I have seen quite a few that I like. I saw this one at home at a shop, for sale for 9K, kinda steep. The one in the new Classic Trucks magazine is cool too. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

09-22-2003, 05:24 PM	#3
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looks good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-22-2003, 08:30 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i just bought that classic trucks __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-22-2003, 09:30 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the only problem with the late model beds is the wheelwell openings aren't as round as 67-72 openings, I haven't seen anyone radius them or something to make them match yet. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-22-2003, 10:36 PM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	I like em' was goin go with one but got a good deal on bedsides. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-22-2003, 05:11 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	WOW......got to love chevy...those lines look GREAT

09-22-2003, 09:42 PM	#6
Carl71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 242	Think it looks good. Sharp truck

09-23-2003, 03:18 AM	#8
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	don't like it, don't like it ,don't like it!!!!!never have liked the mix-matching of old and new sheet-metal just my personal opinion of course.......i do like the mix-matching of mechanicals though......guy's at work had all talked 'bout this at the lunch table not too long ago,every one was kinda split w/ thier opinion's..... just like on here!! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

09-23-2003, 03:24 AM	#9
BadAssChevy502 Yeh It's Fast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zwijndrecht ,The Netherlands ,Europe Posts: 143	nice Truck Nice Truck but i like them old, Trucks I mean lol

09-23-2003, 04:36 PM	#10
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	the lines match up really well ...I like the look _______________________ 95 Chev 2500 4x4 ( for sale ) .... 82 C-10 daily driver 350 AT needs restored 69 C50 wanna make a car hauler ( someday ) 87 Ford F350 car hauler , Holmes bed , restored , ppg bc/cc 69 C-10 frame up restoration in progress 307 3spd/tree 93 Buick Gran Sport 2dr black (wifes) just painted ppg bc/cc Last edited by junkyarddog1956; 09-24-2003 at 01:00 PM.

09-23-2003, 05:42 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	hey...........i Think it say's for sale on the back window WONDER HOW MUCH????????

09-25-2003, 11:09 PM	#12
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Here is one: 1968 C10 Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

09-26-2003, 01:17 AM	#13
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	IMP our truck look much better with the old beds, especially step side.

09-26-2003, 01:18 AM	#14
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	IMO. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-26-2003, 01:35 AM	#15
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	I don't like the mis-matched wheel openings and the mis-alignment of the upper cab line with the upper bed line. At a glance it looks alright, especially with darker colored paint...but with a bright colored paint job the mis-alignments/wheel opening differences stick out like a sore thumb....especially white or yellow.



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09-26-2003, 05:02 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	I have seen several setups that I think look nice. Do I want one? Don't think so, I'm still partial to the old style step beds...gotta have the spare holder __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-26-2003, 06:32 PM	#18
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Here is a pic of the lines that don't match GONE!! I agree they don't match and that is why they are gone. Have not tackled the wheel well openings but have a plan I may try. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

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