Originally Posted by Llano Co. Chevy
The beds were used all the way up till 87, it was just diferent fenders.

It was just different fenders..... Sort of but not really.

For the non-purist the short answer is you can just swap fenders, modify some brackets and make any chevy stepside bed into whatever year you want.

For the purist see this Mar-K link for all the differences http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_gm.html

All these things changed in varied configurations: cross sill placement, Stake pocket sheet metal design, embossed patterns, rear sill mounting brackets, width of bed boards, etc.

Many of us aren't hung up on these details. But some 'bolters do care and want their trucks to be sportin' the OEM pieces parts.

Hope this helps,

John

Last edited by Hot Rod John; 12/20/2009 2:33 PM.
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