Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Here's my current mods and updates:

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If I can download the rest of my camera I can send more if you want!! Jim

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Did you remove the steel floor? I can see the wheeltubs are mounted on top of the wood floor. Did you use some kind of sealant between the wood and the wheeltubs?

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Yeah I took out the steel in 5" sections, what a PITA! I redesigned a lot to get it to fit so I could mount the wheelhouses on top. The last crossmember is out of a '73 and up because it has a ledge on it that just happens to be the same thickness of the wood, I wanted steel at the end of the bed for wear purposes. The first crossmember,after the step, is out of a truck, we had to notch it to put a body mount in it! Jim
Yes, I used dum-dum under all the wood where the steel meets it

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

THey make kits that go over steel floors as well, and they are removeable. saw it on TRUCKS....

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I'm afraid my steel floor wasn't in that good of shape, ended up replacing all crossmembers, I'm working on the last one now. It's the thick one that holds your seat belts and goes between the wheelhouses. Jim

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Looks good. I like it. Are you going to be using a back seat?

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Yes, but not my orig. My nephew has a two person seat that almost matches my fronts. It looks like a Corbeau. Jim

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Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

thats a nice mod (and i dont usually like anything but original) and a
great way to deal with the rust issues.

it must not be to easy other wise i would have seen it done more.

Nice

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Great idea and well done.It makes alot of sense,on thepracticle side.Looks fantastic,on the....looks fantastic side.

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Would really like to see more pics of the rear floor _ looks awesome! Also, what did you use to coat the front floor area? Is that Lizard skin or bedliner or ?

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Cool concept, may have to consider that in the Roadster project :metal:

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I forgot to metion, it looks great. Could we see more pictures of the wood floor? Please!

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Actually it wasn't as hard as i thought, then again it was in the planning stage for 7 months. It just came down to not being able to get a rust free floor, and if it does rot out all I have to do is make my own wood this time as there is not much to them! The '73 and up rear crossmember made it alot easier, the holes that were predrilled were exactly where I needed them for the SS stripes, go figure!
As for the wheel houses, I thought I would have to section them, but I didn't. On the inner fender it has a crease that I had to bend around. I made a slice at the proper height and rebent the flange on the wheel house, and slotted the mounting screw holes,
The hard part was in the front corners, I had to route them out, about a 1/2 day on each one. It does look original, as I to am a fanatic about originality.
Sorry but I can't bring it to Slatington this weekend, I just couldn't get it done in time! Thanks for the compliments Jim

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It was Herculiner, real old can, I couln't get all the particles in suspension, so I did 2 coats. Once you put the lid back on the can that's it, it solidifies in the can, no reusing it! Pretty tough stuff, I'll let you know how it holds up. I thought you guys would be tired of seeing pics. It might take awhile, as I just got the camera last night and I'm not to good at it, some of the pics are large. Thanks for the comps. Jim

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Thanks.... really like your truck, is that Med. Olive Green? Jim

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Would look good all exposed, brings your eye to the interior. My mistake was cutting the boards separately, if I did it again I would measure and cut them all to same lenght, you can't see it, but I know its there. Oh well, everyone has 20/20 hindsight! Jim

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You'll have to wait on the pics. as I can't figure out how to download to the server. Worked yesterday. I have 14 pics. of the bed alone! Jim

OK Here ya go:

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Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

That is really nice! I thought about doing the same thing, but my steel floor is so nice, I decided not to. How about doing a FAQ on it so Krue can post it? Thanks, Jeff.

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That floor looks awesome! Im planning to do the same in the back of my 69 Burban. IT has plywood back there now. So it wont be nearly as much work as yours.

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What's a FAQ, and how do you start it? Jim
Thanks for the comps.

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

A FAQ is a "how to" thread telling (w/pics preferred of course :) ) how you did the floor. Post it on the FAQ Submissions board, then everyone else who wants to do this will profit from your experience.:D

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So is there any help with this "FAQ" or am I on my own. Do you post it up like a thread? Any further questions, who do I address them to. Sounds like work, do people really want this information? Jim
PS Am I allowed to use company names of my suppliers?

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[QUOTE=Rydn2L0w;1790777]That floor looks awesome! Im planning to do the same in the back of my 69 Burban. IT has plywood back there now. So it wont be nearly as much work as yours.[/QUOTE

Maybe you could post up some pics, I am not aware of what a sub. floor looks like. Is it just a longer blazer floor with more crossmembers? Any help on what it looks like would be great! Jim

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

If you want you can post it up here and answer everyone's questions (and get their help) and when it is done I'll move it for you.
For inspiration here is a list of almost all our FAQ's
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

Here is one I did (a long time ago) for an example.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post1332032

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Thanks Krue, will you clean up my grammer as well? Jim

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You're on your own with your grammer.:D

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Sure just when I need staff you hang me out to dry, alright I'll wing it on my own.:help: jk

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[QUOTE=jaros44;1790894]Ill be honest I really havnt paid that close attention to it. The burban just came into my possession about 4 - 5 months ago. My father gave it to me. Still trying to get it driveable. Im not really too familar with the blazer floor. About the only thing I know is there is plywood back there lol.

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Alright let me start this here FAQ by giving some background. There is no kit out there that fits exactly, so I recommend going to a manufactor (spelling?) that will let you pick what you want. Example: I needed more of the splined carriage bolts, I was told at Classic Ind. that I had to buy the entire bolt kit again, hogwash!

I called Bruce Horkey, I'll check on the name, and he asked what I wanted, I told him and he sent out the count that I wanted, so be careful where you buy the pcs.

The wood I ordered was for a longbed, thinking I would have to adjust the lenght, and I am glad I did. As it turns out you have to flip the wood with the cutout in it to the other side to get the lenght right. Also there are 2 long and 2 short pcs. for the outside corners, I ended up ordering 2 more long pcs. All the wood has to be cut to lenght by 3-4". I recommend cutting all at the same time, as mine are a little off, I should have done this. BTW get your wood without any predrilled holes, you will have to adjust them. The end of the wood at the tailgate was cut at a 6-7 degree angle, tell you why later.

The same goes with the SS strips, I had to flip the SS
strips to the other end of the bed from where they were designed to go and add holes where needed, also get 2
extra of the long ones. Center punch your holes well and step the size of the hole up till you get to 1/4". 2-3 drill sizes should do it. The lenghts of SS were cut with a 4 1/2 inch wheel on an angle grinder, I tried a chop saw, but it seemed to get the metel to hot and blue the edges

The other thing you will need to adjust are the wheelhouses. They are rather easy to fix so I'll get into that when the time comes.

OK that seems like a basic overview, but remember this:
Read, Understand and follow all the directions on your power tools. There is not a better safety tool then these, SAFETY GLASSES, wear them!!! I"ve had 2 pcs. of metal ground out of my eye and it defiantly ruins all the fun you can have working on your truck. You stop working very quickly when you get something in your eye.

Thanks Jonathon for all your help!!!

Pics. to follow with more info.

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

I am working on doing mine too yours looks great i had a 72 pickup that had wood and have liked that look ever scence and you dont see to many blazers with it it is a lot of wor all my florr is cut out right now http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...r/100_2467.jpg

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Wow you really took yours apart, and modified it. You are going to need more cross braces to tie the stainless strips too. Is that steel tubing back up to factory height?

You have your work cut out for you!! Anything I can help you with just ask. Jim

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looks taller so he doesn't need to cut it out for the notch

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Don't know if I will be of any help. I always go up,not down. I wouldn't know where to begin with a notch!

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

yea i moved the floor up that way it will still be flat and there are still a few more cross bars that i need to put in i will update photos in a few weeks when i get them all in

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Amazing! They Should Have Done It That Way From The Factory! :metal:

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Thanks, I take that as a large compliment. I thought I was going to get hammered by the purist on the board. I just think it will be easier to fix if it rots out, unlike steel floors. Glad you like it! Jim

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

Very cool and original mod keep up the good work.

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

pharcyde05 do you still have your stock floor?

Re: Wood Bed in '72 GMC Jimmy
 

yes i still have it but it is not in very good shape i got my blazer out of a wrecking yard it had been sitting there for 7 years it had rust, garbage ,and rot all over it it would ned some patching if it were ever to go back in

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if your interested in cutting me some patches out of it email me some pics of it to meathead95@hotmail.com