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short sell Ford stock
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Houston, Texas
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Wood bed conversion...
I was wondering how hard could it really be to go to home depot and make your own boards? I mean i have seen just the boards ranging from $250-$400. I mean besides the sake of supporting a member, if i could do it myself, i would. If anyone has tried or has any suggestions i am open ears. thanks.
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Son Of Gravel Man
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cleveland OH
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I seen pine boards from Lowes for 50 a peice. Then you need metal and to cut the boards to fit the truck and metal. I don't know how you would come out cheaper?
It's one of those that are just worth the money. Even if it costs an arm and leg. ![]()
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Son Of Gravel Man
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cleveland OH
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
Are you talking about changing from steel floor to wood floor? (wood bed conversion) If so, there are a lot of metal parts needed besides the wood boards. As to making your own boards, many people choose to cut their own boards for a variety of reasons. It can be done if you have the tools and skill. We prefer the dimensions in our instruction, http://www.mar-k.com/bedwood_dimensions.pdf , in which you make the measurements on your own truck and cut the wood to fit. If you follow the instructions, your wood will fit correctly. Be sure to use a good exterior finish. Take the time to do it right and you will not be disappointed.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eureka, Nevada
Posts: 500
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: North Louisiana
Posts: 4,501
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I did my own using GMC Paul's specs. It takes some time, but I like doing things myself also. I did have a problem with measurement "D" though. I would suggest changing "D" from 1/2" to 3/8" if you use his specs. Maybe, like Mar-ktech said, it was my truck, but I think that other people here have had trouble with that one also. Great info though.
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Location: Magalia CA USA
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I brought my wood and used a table saw to cut down to right length and width, and also used the table saw to cut the strip grooves. Was not that hard to do...
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Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area)
Posts: 2,070
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I think the only tough part would be getting the bolt holes aligned right. John fabris has a solution for this and you will have a nice & less costly bed floor.
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 995
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I priced out oak boards for my short step at $220 just for the wood at home depot. Poplar was about $160 but would not last long. Since precut boards are just a bit more I decided that when I do it I will buy the pre cut.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
Posts: 12,266
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Re: Wood bed conversion...
I bought the precut stuff. Making my own was not worth the risk of messing up my project, and finding out about it during assembly.
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