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GMC1967 · 06-21-2005, 06:09 PM

Wondering if anyone can get me some pictures of the underside of their fleetside wooden beds? I'm in the middle of a conversion now and i'm having a bit of trouble fittin' her back together.

GMC1967 · 06-22-2005, 02:49 AM

ttt

**special-K** · 06-22-2005, 07:52 AM

No pictures.Ask a question,it may get an answer.I have one on a truck.

stllookn · 06-22-2005, 11:08 AM

I have a Longhorn but the cross supports are probably in the wrong place. What, specifically are you looking for?

GMC1967 · 06-22-2005, 12:53 PM

I have long since gotten rid of my steel floor. The part of the instructions where it says... "refer to the steel floor for placement of the cross sills and reinforcement strip." I just want an idea of how to place the sills underneath the wood. I mean I think I could figure it out easy enough, it just would have been nice to have a picture or better reference.

Sillyoldman · 06-22-2005, 02:45 PM

I not trying to be wise, but this is all I can offer. I tried to get pics under the truck and all I was able to get is dirty. Theres not much to see now that the tool box, saddle tank, and spare are all back underneath. Heres a disassembly pic that shows where the cross beams are. If you look close at the bed wood each row of bolts (side to side) represents a cross sill except for the front roll pan rear cross sill and the three sections in between the wheel wells. In that area you use large fender washers to tie it all together.

**special-K** · 06-22-2005, 08:10 PM

Do those pictures help?If you want,I can go get you measurements.Sillyoldman,You got dirty from the ground,right?I know it didn`t come of your truck.

GMC1967 · 06-23-2005, 12:34 AM

Actually those pictures do help... I managed to get the rear sill and the front panel bolted up... it's sitting on saw horses now, more to come tomorrow! I'll let you all know if I need more help... Thanks for everything so far!

Sillyoldman · 06-23-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Do those pictures help?If you want,I can go get you measurements.Sillyoldman,You got dirty from the ground,right?I know it didn`t come of your truck.

It was from the ground. Nice of you to say that about my truck. Thanks

**special-K** · 06-23-2005, 06:30 AM

BRAINSTORM(rare)!!!This is a good subject for FAQ section.As good steel floors become harder to come by,a wood floor conversion becomes a more attractive alternative.

06-21-2005, 06:09 PM	#1
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	Wood Floored Fleetsides Wondering if anyone can get me some pictures of the underside of their fleetside wooden beds? I'm in the middle of a conversion now and i'm having a bit of trouble fittin' her back together. __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

06-22-2005, 02:49 AM	#2
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	ttt __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

06-22-2005, 07:52 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	No pictures.Ask a question,it may get an answer.I have one on a truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-22-2005, 11:08 AM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I have a Longhorn but the cross supports are probably in the wrong place. What, specifically are you looking for? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-22-2005, 12:53 PM	#5
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	I have long since gotten rid of my steel floor. The part of the instructions where it says... "refer to the steel floor for placement of the cross sills and reinforcement strip." I just want an idea of how to place the sills underneath the wood. I mean I think I could figure it out easy enough, it just would have been nice to have a picture or better reference. __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

06-22-2005, 02:45 PM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	I not trying to be wise, but this is all I can offer. I tried to get pics under the truck and all I was able to get is dirty. Theres not much to see now that the tool box, saddle tank, and spare are all back underneath. Heres a disassembly pic that shows where the cross beams are. If you look close at the bed wood each row of bolts (side to side) represents a cross sill except for the front roll pan rear cross sill and the three sections in between the wheel wells. In that area you use large fender washers to tie it all together. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-22-2005, 08:10 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Do those pictures help?If you want,I can go get you measurements.Sillyoldman,You got dirty from the ground,right?I know it didn`t come of your truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-23-2005, 12:34 AM	#8
GMC1967 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Deerfield, MA Posts: 162	Actually those pictures do help... I managed to get the rear sill and the front panel bolted up... it's sitting on saw horses now, more to come tomorrow! I'll let you all know if I need more help... Thanks for everything so far! __________________ 1967 GMC Custom 8ft Fleetside 292 L6, 4spd. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455, TH 400 1969 F#$% Bronco 302, 3spd 4.11's 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon

06-23-2005, 06:30 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	BRAINSTORM(rare)!!!This is a good subject for FAQ section.As good steel floors become harder to come by,a wood floor conversion becomes a more attractive alternative. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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