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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: CDog86 on February 16, 2015, 05:34:57 pm

Title: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: CDog86 on February 16, 2015, 05:34:57 pm: I was wondering if anyone has any advice on replacing an 86 chevy k10 short bed with a 90s short bed? I'm pretty sure it's possible but how difficult?
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 16, 2015, 08:56:36 pm: Never seen it on a square body but I know that 90s short bed step sides fit perfectly on the 67-72 trucks, the body lines match like perfectly. I've never done it but seen it done more times then I can imagine.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: Blazin on February 16, 2015, 09:04:32 pm: They look like crap when this is done.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 16, 2015, 09:29:32 pm: I agree
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: zieg85 on February 16, 2015, 09:56:31 pm: Quote from: Blazin on February 16, 2015, 09:04:32 pm
They look like crap when this is done.

I was thinking this but didn't have the nerve to write it down...
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: enaberif on February 16, 2015, 10:00:30 pm: Quote from: Blazin on February 16, 2015, 09:04:32 pm
They look like crap when this is done.

Well if a moderator can say it..

I personally think putting a truck box onto a truck and change generations and body lines just ruins a truck. New stepside boxes on older trucks just looks wrong.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: FlatBlack77 on February 16, 2015, 10:58:45 pm: i know it can be done. but i also know what it looks like when its done

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/trailertrashtransam/gag.gif)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp153/trailertrashtransam/jim%20carrey%20gag.gif)
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 17, 2015, 01:36:14 am: FlatBlack! HAHAHA!
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 17, 2015, 01:40:25 am: Now, CDog86, you have heard a few members opinions on this. So before this thread gets hijacked lol, it's really up to you.

I'm sure there's got to be pictures on the internet somewhere of this being done, if that's what you want, we can help. If not, that's ok too.

Yes the shapes and body lines are completely different and so is a bunch of other stuff but it's your truck, do what you want.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: Irish_Alley on February 17, 2015, 08:41:21 am: (http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/GMC1983/0909081311a.jpg)
(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/GMC1983/0428091605a.jpg)
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(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/GMC1983/0717091725b.jpg)
(http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq353/GMC1983/0717091725a.jpg)
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=12973.msg105140#msg105140
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: Irish_Alley on February 17, 2015, 08:45:49 am: Quote from: roundedline on August 22, 2005, 08:52:00 am
Haven't done it (don't really like it since the body/fenderlines don't match) but it will require some sort of modification as to mounting it as the newer ones bolt from the bottom up.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 17, 2015, 10:47:12 am: Irish delivers again. Eww.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: zieg85 on February 17, 2015, 01:47:49 pm: I think I threw up a little in my mouth...
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: CDog86 on February 17, 2015, 02:28:16 pm: Haha thanks to all you guys for your opinions and I didn't really plan on doing it just was curious what responses would be from guys who really know these trucks and all you guys are great! ;D
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 17, 2015, 02:41:18 pm: Your welcome. Zieg lol.....
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: Irish_Alley on February 17, 2015, 06:10:45 pm: yeah i dont like it either, but everyone has their own taste or needs. everyone has their own opinions and if we all only went for the same thing then all our trucks would be the same trucks, to each their own
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: VileZambonie on February 17, 2015, 06:57:14 pm: Of course but there are those of us who truly appreciate the beauty in these trucks and it is disheartening to see them destroyed one by one. For me personally I would find a 73-87 bed. You'll be glad you did
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 17, 2015, 10:52:58 pm: I agree with Irish & Vile.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: Kren420 on February 19, 2015, 06:46:06 pm: I can understand the temptation. Those 88-98 boxes are a dime a dozen where I'm from. Still I'll keep my rusted out box until I can get my hands on a proper one.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: LTZ C20 on February 19, 2015, 08:43:22 pm: Good idea. I was lucky enough to find a decent 73 bed for my 73 to eleminate the 80 something bed that some idiot before put on it. Needs a few holes filled but at least it doesn't have dents and both areas before the wheel wells rolled up. Some monkey probably high centered this "donor bed". Oh and it had a 80s GMC tailgate, so found a proper early 70's tailgate, also needs trim holes filled and both bed and gate need painted. Actually the whole truck needs painted....twice.
Title: Re: 90s bed on 86?
Post by: craleigh on March 17, 2015, 06:39:50 pm: Hey! If I could've found a decent '73-'87 short bed, I wouldn't have taken this sacrilegious step of putting on an '88 stepside. I get lots of double takes and compliments however. I even priced shipping out a bed from AZ. As it is, I bought OEM doors from AZ to replace aftermarket doors put on by the PO. Turns out they were rust free but creased and twisted so badly I kept the aftermarket and added insulation. Maybe some day I will break down and buy new panels to build an original bed.