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partzpal 10-12-2020 10:10 PM

WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
ISO complete rust free short wide bed for my 84 swb or rust free bedsides. Open to panels requiring minimal repairs as long as the panels haven't been repaired previously.

71blksuper4x4 10-13-2020 01:09 PM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Have you looked into the newer stamped bedsides that are offered? I recently bought a set and the gauge of metal used was definitely thicker than I had once bought.

partzpal 10-14-2020 03:58 AM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
I have thought about but would like to keep all GM parts on the truck. I've attempted to use an aftermarket bedside on another truck I built a few years back but it didn't fit and I wasn't satisfied. I do appreciate the thought......

44th Miss Inf 10-15-2020 09:32 AM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Partzpal,

I’ve been in your area for a few days (currently in Lawrenceburg) and there doesn’t seem to be the square bodies here like there used to be. I’ve been coming to this area for over 25 years. Probably like around home (SW MS) and they are getting totally worn out or scrapped.

partzpal 10-16-2020 11:36 AM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
You’re correct there aren’t many sitting around or on the road for that matter in this area anymore.

44th Miss Inf 10-16-2020 03:43 PM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
I may have a good driver’s, give me a few days as it will be at my other property. I should be back up before Thanksgiving but for sure before Christmas and will ask around down here in case I don’t have one

DPowers 10-16-2020 07:03 PM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Square Body Garage
Washburn TN
Darren Singleton
865 712 0926

Colesnsty68 10-17-2020 11:11 PM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4 (Post 8821882)
Have you looked into the newer stamped bedsides that are offered? I recently bought a set and the gauge of metal used was definitely thicker than I had once bought.

Who did you buy them from? TIA

71blksuper4x4 10-18-2020 12:23 PM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Colesnsty68 (Post 8823693)
Who did you buy them from? TIA

I got them through classic parts. They were cheaper than lmc. LMC has TriPlus sides and were thick like these as well, just higher price. I am about an hour and a half from both, and I could save from shipping. I also like walking around the showroom at Classic Parts. Before these sides, I had a pair of LMC’s bedsides before the retool. They were a lot thinner. Probably a 20-24 gauge thickness. The new ones have more of an OEM feel.

partzpal 10-20-2020 10:12 AM

Re: WTB 81 - 87 rust free swb wide box or rust free bedsides
 
Thanks to all for the info. 44th I'll give you time to search for and get with you early next week if that works or pm me thru the site.


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