Beds

[Scott91370]

Not sure if this is the correct section but...

I am wondering if the beds for the 73-87 are all the same except for the gas filler doors changing.
I'm looking for a shortbed and just want to make sure body lines will match up to my 1985 if I get an older one.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[HotRodPC]

Yes, they're all the same 73-87 and even into 91 on the 1 ton Crew Cabs, with exception of the fuel filler doors. They all bolt on the same, lines are the same and all. IIRC 73-76 I think it is has gas caps, 77 or 78 up got fuel doors. There will be some experts here shortly to confirm or deny the caps or doors.

 

[bucket]

Fuel doors came about in '79. There were differences through the years with filler neck hardware and tailgate trunnion/latch hardware too.

But the body lines all match up.

 

[theblindchicken]

Yes, they're all the same 73-87 and even into 91 on the 1 ton Crew Cabs, with exception of the fuel filler doors. They all bolt on the same, lines are the same and all. IIRC 73-76 I think it is has gas caps, 77 or 78 up got fuel doors. There will be some experts here shortly to confirm or deny the caps or doors.

I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of fuel doors, but my 74 has got gas caps.

 

[Scott91370]

Awesome! I thought I knew at least one thing about these trucks, I've only had ours about a month, but didn't want to buy one only to find out they were different.

THANKS EVERYBODY!!!!

 

[Craig 85]

Tailgates have different stampings. 73-80 & 81-87 (88-91 crew cabs)

73-80

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81-87

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[HotRodPC]

If it's a single tank truck, the default single gas tanks swapped sides somewhere along the way too.