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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 1976Scottsdale on June 16, 2006, 12:57:00 am

Title: Bed Swap Questions
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on June 16, 2006, 12:57:00 am

I just got a perfect stepside shortbed from a 1993 Chevrolet Truck.  What will I have to do other than re-drilling holes to make the bed work on my truck?  I know nothing about the wiring, so that is where I need help the most.

Title: Re: Bed Swap Questions
Post by: Blazin on June 16, 2006, 04:56:00 am

The wiring is color coded so that should be easy. Your best bet would be go to a salvage yard and get the frame end of the tail light wire harness and splice it onto your harness that way you can plug & unplug the tail lights. The cab cornes on the 73 87 cab don't roll in as fast as the newer style cabs. The lower front section will not line up perfect but can be fixed with a little fiberglass work.  

Title: Re: Bed Swap Questions
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on June 16, 2006, 05:52:00 am

ALready got the frame wiring... that was part of the deal getting the bed.  I will have to igure something out.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Bed Swap Questions
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on June 28, 2006, 08:56:00 pm

The bed and wiring are at my house now.  What do I have to do to bolt the bed down?  This is referring to fabrication... beyond just drilling and fitting.

Title: bed swap
Post by: 84K10Hillbilly on June 29, 2006, 06:47:00 pm

when you get the bed swapped out how about posting some pics. I wanted to do this to my truck, but I found a complete donor truck. Soon to go from 2wd to 4wd

Title: Re: bed swap
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on July 03, 2006, 06:51:00 pm

Will do.

Title: Re: bed swap
Post by: wknox1 on July 31, 2006, 12:21:00 pm

I have a 83 chevy short / narrow, i also have the bed for a 88 step, any info w/your swap will be greatful.

willie