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Old 09-17-2012, 12:01 AM   #1
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65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

any one got any info on converting these fine wood beds to metal beds, maybe a later year metal bed??
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Old 09-17-2012, 12:06 AM   #2
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

Just buy some diamond plate and install it.
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Old 09-17-2012, 12:14 AM   #3
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

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Just buy some diamond plate and install it.
no not realy looking for that look, I seen somewhere and cant remember where, that someone had used a later model year bed to convert the wood bed, it was pretty nice. I wanted to see if anyone had any info on that.
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Old 09-17-2012, 12:23 AM   #4
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

Here's a thread to check out.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376942
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Old 09-17-2012, 02:33 AM   #5
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

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Just buy some diamond plate and install it.
That's exactly what my plan is...with a bit of a twist of course.
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Old 09-17-2012, 01:08 AM   #6
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

And here's another one. I'm sure there are many more:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...teel+bed+floor
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Old 09-17-2012, 09:57 AM   #7
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any one got any info on converting these fine wood beds to metal beds, maybe a later year metal bed??
I just completed my '66 sbss in October '11. Had purchased a wood bed with all stainless goodies, but decided at last minute I wanted a different look. Had a 2003 8', fleetside Silverado bed left over from an earlier project, so I cut it out mostly using a sawzall from Harbor Frt. Removed wood bed and cut all holes--yes, even squared up many of them for shoulder bolts--to fit the now 1-pc sheet metal floor. Bolted in, using chrome bolts for vertical sides and plain steel for others. Then had all done in something like Rhino-Line, but supposedly much thicker and stronger. Labor cost was greater than installing a wood kit (plus cost of steel floor if you don't have one lying around!), but I personally like the different look, plus it is more durable at least weatherwise, as water simply does not hurt it. Hoping pics upload--I'm ~69Name:  66 bed 001.jpg
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Old 09-17-2012, 10:24 AM   #8
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Re: 65 & 66 wood be conversion to metal bed

Keep an eye on craigslist for totaled trucks getting parted out if you are looking for a cheap bed, I got mine for $50 the bed floor was perfect but the fenders that I didn't need were beat to heck.
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