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72ChevyCheyenne · 06-17-2002, 06:54 PM

I know I seen one of the board members with a late model step side bed on theis truck. I think it was a 88 thru ?. I am planning on starting my tear down and resto in about a month and I really like the look. Can anyone tell what years the bed swap will work?

lotik · 06-17-2002, 09:01 PM

88-98

*racedvl* · 06-17-2002, 09:19 PM

The wheel openings are diffrent though.....

lotik · 06-17-2002, 09:21 PM

which would be best to use then?

70 Jimmy · 06-17-2002, 09:31 PM

If you really like the look and you have any welding skills, change one of the wheel openings to match. I've seen it done either way (rounded for the rear or squared for the front). Cut the section from the desired opening and and match and cut the undesired opening. Then weld into place. You can do some basic bodywork to blend it. Most people are afraid of bodywork but, if I can do it, anyone can. You can do it!

**BIG ORANGE** · 06-17-2002, 10:13 PM

I got a nice 90 model bed for sale with zr1 rollpan and more upper S.C. $1.000 drop me a PM if your interested.

06-17-2002, 06:54 PM	#1
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Late Model Bed Swap I know I seen one of the board members with a late model step side bed on theis truck. I think it was a 88 thru ?. I am planning on starting my tear down and resto in about a month and I really like the look. Can anyone tell what years the bed swap will work? __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

06-17-2002, 09:01 PM	#2
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	88-98 __________________ negative camber //LA\\

06-17-2002, 09:21 PM	#4
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	which would be best to use then? __________________ negative camber //LA\\

06-17-2002, 09:31 PM	#5
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	If you really like the look and you have any welding skills, change one of the wheel openings to match. I've seen it done either way (rounded for the rear or squared for the front). Cut the section from the desired opening and and match and cut the undesired opening. Then weld into place. You can do some basic bodywork to blend it. Most people are afraid of bodywork but, if I can do it, anyone can. You can do it! __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

06-17-2002, 10:13 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,744	90 model sportside bed I got a nice 90 model bed for sale with zr1 rollpan and more upper S.C. $1.000 drop me a PM if your interested. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

06-17-2002, 09:19 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	The wheel openings are diffrent though.....



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