Looking for a 73-87 Chevy / GMC rust / dent free truck bed

[Scott A.]

Any suggestions where to find a decent bed for a 73-87 Chevy/GMC 3/4 truck? I'm in Indiana and could drive a few hours, but would rather have it shipped if possible. The truck is an 85 with the 8' bed with dual tanks that's rust free, but beat up all over. I was going to put in the patch panels, but I think I would be better off with a better bed to start with. Planned on painting it this spring, rest of the truck is pretty solid. Called a few vendors, nobody had the long bed dual tank in stock yet, but said it would run from $1100-$2300.

Any ideas?

 

[charlief1]

Feel like driving to Texas?

 

[novaderrik]

i think you need to get an 84-87 so the body lines and all mounting holes all line up..

 

[Scott A.]

Your right. I didn't know they were different. The truck is an 85, but the bed is from a 76 I believe. (2) of the mounts don't line up at all, now I know why.