I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

speedracer · 02-28-2006, 04:40 PM

Anyone ever done this? My truck's bed has had a hard life and the floor is bent with some small rot. Buying a LWB and having it shipped to CT is near impossible. I think a wood floor would be a nice look and easy to get the pieces new and shipped. All and any info would be great.

71SWBChevy · 02-28-2006, 04:43 PM

You will need a new header panel for a wood bed instead of metal, you will need the bed cross supports for a wood bed instead of a steel and I think that is it, if you get an LMC catalog then it lists everything needed in there but I would buy the parts from a board dealer you'll get better prices and better service.

Almost forgot you will need the strips that go between the boards and boards!

70c10 · 02-28-2006, 05:32 PM

Plus alot of money!

**pjmoreland** · 03-01-2006, 12:06 AM

http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf

speedracer · 03-01-2006, 12:39 AM

thanks this helped alot.

Brad · 03-01-2006, 04:11 AM

Here are the differences in the header panels. The wood version is the deeper/taller one. I won't be using it if you need it. I also have some support beams that I think are for a wood bed, but I only have 2 + the rear one. Not sure how many are required.

Brad · 03-01-2006, 05:23 PM

Here are pics you requested Speedracer. Sent you a PM

MrGoodpliers · 03-02-2006, 12:19 PM

You will also need the rear crossmember for the wood floor. It has a step for the wood to fit into.

02-28-2006, 04:40 PM	#1
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? Anyone ever done this? My truck's bed has had a hard life and the floor is bent with some small rot. Buying a LWB and having it shipped to CT is near impossible. I think a wood floor would be a nice look and easy to get the pieces new and shipped. All and any info would be great. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

02-28-2006, 04:43 PM	#2
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? You will need a new header panel for a wood bed instead of metal, you will need the bed cross supports for a wood bed instead of a steel and I think that is it, if you get an LMC catalog then it lists everything needed in there but I would buy the parts from a board dealer you'll get better prices and better service. Almost forgot you will need the strips that go between the boards and boards! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons Last edited by 71SWBChevy; 02-28-2006 at 04:44 PM.

02-28-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? Plus alot of money! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-01-2006, 12:06 AM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf

03-01-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? thanks this helped alot. __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car

03-01-2006, 04:11 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? Here are the differences in the header panels. The wood version is the deeper/taller one. I won't be using it if you need it. I also have some support beams that I think are for a wood bed, but I only have 2 + the rear one. Not sure how many are required. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-01-2006, 05:23 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? Here are pics you requested Speedracer. Sent you a PM Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-02-2006, 12:19 PM	#8
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: I'm interested in convert my steel bed to wood what's involved? You will also need the rear crossmember for the wood floor. It has a step for the wood to fit into. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...



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