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Old 07-11-2020, 03:28 PM   #4
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Re: Looking for advice - wood bed 63 C20

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool View Post
Make your own wood, it's easy. Order new strips and bolts. Cross sills: pull them all and paint them with rust paint. I've done two beds, both off the truck. One flat and one standing up. It's easier to put together standing up. However, you need at least four guys to lift the finished bed onto the truck. The one I did flat, I simply left out the two center boards and used my engine hoist to lift it back in place. I'd still do another one standing up. Saves SO much time on the bolts.
Any idea where to find the dimensions for all the boards?
What size board do I need to purchase?

Found this:
https://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm
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