Converting steel floor to wood floor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71big block · 09-12-2007, 06:24 PM

I recently purchased a new box for my 71 GMC in very good condition, the only problem is that it has a steel floor and I want a wood one. What is involved in converting this bed to a wood floor?

71tahoe · 09-12-2007, 07:07 PM

I've wanted to do this too. The only thing I can find is the head panel and cross sills are different than the metal bed floor. You probably already know you will need the wood and strips. You will also need offset washers and I would recommend new carriage bolts and nuts.

snowman82 · 09-12-2007, 07:25 PM

http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/IntroPage.htm

go there they have conversion kits for the 67-72 fleetsides, not sure if they do steps or not

09-12-2007, 06:24 PM	#1
71big block 1971 GMC 3/4 ton, 572 CID Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 293	Converting steel floor to wood floor I recently purchased a new box for my 71 GMC in very good condition, the only problem is that it has a steel floor and I want a wood one. What is involved in converting this bed to a wood floor? __________________ 71 GMC 3/4 572 CID, 1988 GMC 1/2 2006 Saturn Vue "We always have parts left over on a job this size"

09-12-2007, 07:07 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Converting steel floor to wood floor I've wanted to do this too. The only thing I can find is the head panel and cross sills are different than the metal bed floor. You probably already know you will need the wood and strips. You will also need offset washers and I would recommend new carriage bolts and nuts.

09-12-2007, 07:25 PM	#3
snowman82 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: iowa Posts: 12	Re: Converting steel floor to wood floor http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/IntroPage.htm go there they have conversion kits for the 67-72 fleetsides, not sure if they do steps or not



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