I need some help.

[nastyrat]

I have a 70 gmc 2500 with a tool box on it. its a 8 foot bed thats not on wright. how do i tell if its short or long bed? the truck came of the fatory with a camper top.

 

[Gastrick]

GMC made a camper special that had a bed that was extended 8" longer than a standard long bed I believe.

 

[nastyrat]

so can i put a 8 foot bed on it or am i ******?lol

 

[nastyrat]

I love my truck. i would like to put a bed on it.

 

[Gastrick]

I'm not 100% sure on this. You'll have to verify it, but I think the 8' bed should be interchangeable.

 

[Gastrick]

Well I just rad something that leads me to believe that truck of yours may have a longer wheelbase which may give you a headache with the bed swap if it is in fact a "camper special" truck.

You might post your question at the link below if nobody here knows,

www.67-72chevytrucks.com

 

[nastyrat]

its a camper special its on the glove box. damn i wanted to rod it out. thanks for the help i think ill keep the box on and do what i can.

 

[Shea Laking]

The "Camper Special" or "Longhorn" trucks aren't too common...don't believe that many were built and I'm sure that many were worked to death YEARS ago.

If a shorter box is a "must have" for you, why not try and trade this truck for a more common conventional long box (8 foot box), or short box (6 1/2 foot box).

Or, just enjoy what you have because it's different!

The link Gastrick posted above might be a good place to start for specific info on your truck. Another good place to try would be here:

www.stovebolt.com

There used to be a pretty good bunch of folks over there years ago when I went regularily-I'm sure many of 'em are still there and they are generally knowledgeable and VERY helpful people.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Shea

 

[FlatBroke]

You can still rod it out...check out my thread in the signature block.

There is a wealth of knowledge here and on the truck website Gastrick posted above. Let us know what you might be wanting to do with it, I'm sure we can help.

 

[Bonehead]

IF you really like it and want something different, go with a stepside bed, and relocate the fenders back, (to the rear) on the box, then bob off the remaining frame.

 

[nastyrat]

The "Camper Special" or "Longhorn" trucks aren't too common...don't believe that many were built and I'm sure that many were worked to death YEARS ago.

If a shorter box is a "must have" for you, why not try and trade this truck for a more common conventional long box (8 foot box), or short box (6 1/2 foot box).

Or, just enjoy what you have because it's different!

The link Gastrick posted above might be a good place to start for specific info on your truck. Another good place to try would be here:

www.stovebolt.com

There used to be a pretty good bunch of folks over there years ago when I went regularily-I'm sure many of 'em are still there and they are generally knowledgeable and VERY helpful people.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Shea

thanks bro but i love my truck.ill keep the tool box on.

 

[nastyrat]

The "Camper Special" or "Longhorn" trucks aren't too common...don't believe that many were built and I'm sure that many were worked to death YEARS ago.

If a shorter box is a "must have" for you, why not try and trade this truck for a more common conventional long box (8 foot box), or short box (6 1/2 foot box).

Or, just enjoy what you have because it's different!

The link Gastrick posted above might be a good place to start for specific info on your truck. Another good place to try would be here:

www.stovebolt.com

There used to be a pretty good bunch of folks over there years ago when I went regularily-I'm sure many of 'em are still there and they are generally knowledgeable and VERY helpful people.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Shea

thanks bro.i think ill keep my truck i love the thing its in good shape ill post some pic's somehow.