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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: lpapa15 on October 23, 2010, 11:32:12 pm

Title: bed replacement questions..
Post by: lpapa15 on October 23, 2010, 11:32:12 pm: I need a need bed. The body has had lots of hard use the past 32 years. I have a near perfert bed at the pick n pull that will cost me only $150. The only problem is the driver side of the bed is bad from an accident. My 79 k10 driver side is in good shape. Should i buy the 86 short bed at the yard and use my 79 short bed driver side and make a need bed? Will my 79 drivers side attach the the 86 ok. I noticed that I will need to do some welding on the back. Will the 86 tailgate fit ok with the 79 side on the 86 bed? please give me some help..

Or should i just wait and pay more for a complete short bed?
Title: Re: bed replacement questions..
Post by: lpapa15 on October 23, 2010, 11:36:34 pm: how did you take the bed off all by yourself? how did you houst it up off the frame?
Title: Re: bed replacement questions..
Post by: beastie_3 on October 24, 2010, 12:58:09 am: You should be able to use a cherry picker and straps to get the bed off by yourself.
Title: Re: bed replacement questions..
Post by: lpapa15 on October 24, 2010, 12:19:48 pm: Would u piece a bed together like I mentioned above in the post?
Title: Re: bed replacement questions..
Post by: beastie_3 on October 24, 2010, 01:38:36 pm: I probably wouldnt, only because I am not that good at welding and body work. Plus I dont have the time to do so.