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Title: 1985 c30 SW to DW
Post by: fordmanhidinginachevy on May 16, 2015, 11:30:09 pm

I bought a 1985 C30 with no bed.  All i can  find is single wheel beds.  Are there any issues installing dually fenders on a single wheel bed? Do they bolt right on or are there alot of modifications?  I havnt bought a bed yet but would like to know before I do.

Title: Re: 1985 c30 SW to DW
Post by: HAULIN IT on May 17, 2015, 05:51:33 am

It is very do-able...it would be nice to have a template for the cut-out & hole placement, however the fender can be used for that with some figuring. The first side will take you a while, the second side would go MUCH faster. You need to cut a fair amount away around the original wheelwell & drill about a dozen holes to slide on U-clips.

One thing you will have to deal with that you can maybe find or make something for it the top support. Once the outer wheel arch is cut away, it becomes rather floppy. GM made a bolt-in plastic filler that attaches the inner & outer parts of the bedside. It's a rather simple design...straight, flat with a couple 90* bends. A sheetmetal fab shop could easily make something for the job.
 
I would not let this work needed to keep me from purchasing a nice bed that I found. My Two Cents, Lorne

Title: Re: 1985 c30 SW to DW
Post by: peterara on May 18, 2015, 01:33:09 am

I don't know were your at but on Phoenix Craigslist there is a couple of c30 beds for sale just type in chevy dually.