I, too, want a bed but similar to this one.
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cgi/htmlos.exe/00367.2.610639973100018119

I would be willing to go back to singles to get that look.

I was thinking a 9 foot bed kit and some stretched small truck fenders and some runningboard splicing.

Let's keep each other updated is someone has a good idea.