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Old 04-17-2010, 07:45 AM   #1
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Convert steel bed to wood?

Can you convert a steel SWB Fleet bed to wooden?
What needs to be changed?
What do I have to buy (other than the wood?)
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Old 04-17-2010, 08:09 AM   #2
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

You need a new front panel, or an adapter (Mar-K has them). You also need the cross sills and a new rear cross sill... Wood, metal strips and a bolt kit for the strips too. Check Mar-K's website for the best prices and discounts for board members...

You could also take this stuff from a wood bed but more than likely it will be rotted.
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Old 04-20-2010, 06:38 PM   #3
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

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You could also take this stuff from a wood bed but more than likely it will be rotted.
This is what I did, bought a wood floor bed and disassembled it. Re-using everything except the rotted out wood.
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:46 PM   #4
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

I have gm header panel and all cross seals you would need if interested.You can use your tubs, tailgate,Rear harness etc. send me pm if interested.
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Old 04-17-2010, 05:35 PM   #5
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

I am uncertain as to what your true objective might be. If you just desire the "Look" of a wood bed, you can buy a wooden and stainless "overlay" bed that sits atop the steel one. Looks just like a gennie, if the pictures tell the truth. I can't remember the name or supplier, but the install was featured in one of the classic truck mags within the past year. If that's OK with you, it might be cheaper than converting. YMMV!

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Old 04-20-2010, 05:08 PM   #6
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

i just watched a gears show within the last few weeks where he used the overlay bed that turned out great. and when you want to haul something it can be removed in seconds. you might check out gears or stacydavid.com ?
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Old 04-20-2010, 10:06 PM   #7
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

Thanks all but SWB fleet bed I had an agreement on fell through. Going to Carlisle tomorrow (wed) with a looong wish list.
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Old 04-21-2010, 08:29 AM   #8
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Re: Convert steel bed to wood?

Here is the website that Stacy got the overlay wood bed for the 73 chevy short he was workin on.
http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/
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