1966 C-10 build

[kdad]

Been busy installing the bed for what seems like a month. (been about a week) Took me several days of scratching my head to finally figure this thing out. (Sort of) After what seemed like forever searching these forums and others I have come to the conclusion that the bed I have on my truck is not the original. Should have known when I sanded the outside down and the paint under the top coat didn't match the cab. It appears to be a 60-62 bed. from what I have read on here the bedsides are different than the 63-66 beds. meaning the two will swap out but the older beds will not align with the cab exactly. Now I am getting creative to make it work.. It never ends..

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by kdad

Been busy installing the bed for what seems like a month. (been about a week) Took me several days of scratching my head to finally figure this thing out. (Sort of) After what seemed like forever searching these forums and others I have come to the conclusion that the bed I have on my truck is not the original. Should have known when I sanded the outside down and the paint under the top coat didn't match the cab. It appears to be a 60-62 bed. from what I have read on here the bedsides are different than the 63-66 beds. meaning the two will swap out but the older beds will not align with the cab exactly. Now I am getting creative to make it work.. It never ends..

I know the feeling Scott about thinking one thing and finding out differently....I found out the one of my front fenders was from a 63....emblems mounting holes filled with my favorite bondo gave it away. One thing is for sure...once you get done it will be right.....

[kdad]

Roll on bedliner for the win





Decided at the last minute that we needed a bolt in bike rack to carry the cruisers in the back of the truck. I didn't want something that sat on the bed wood floor and I wanted the option of it being removable with just a couple of bolts if possible. Since we are empty nesters and know that all we need room for is two bikes I opted for a more traditional holder of sorts that will hold the front tire centered and have a spot on each side to hook a tiedown to.