How do you fix a rusty bed floor? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DavidB · 02-09-2008, 10:14 AM

The inside of the bed is pretty solid exept for the floor where it meets the front. It has actually has holes in it. Seems to be the only pice of sheet metal on our trucks you can't order from LMC. Any body fix a similar problem?

HavinSomeFun · 02-09-2008, 10:19 AM

Most would find another bed and cut out a patch panel. Several people part these trucks on the board and will sale you what you need!

Riveted1 · 02-09-2008, 02:13 PM

I'm not sure if this is what you are talking about... but you can get patch panels for steel bed floors. I just looked up Brothers real quick, but you can get them from lots of the vendors. Patch

grayw0lf · 02-10-2008, 12:46 AM

The aftermarket patch panels I've seen don't quite match up. The rib spacing is different & they're definately thinner than the original.

DavidB · 02-11-2008, 09:09 AM

I heard that the aftermarket patches don't line up. I was kind of under the impression most old truck beds would have the same issues. I'll keep my eyes open though. Any body use a peice of angle iron or a similar cheap fix. I'm going to do a roll in liner so I guess that will hide it some.

70' GMC · 02-11-2008, 12:45 PM

DavidB Im having a hard time too but theres been some people that offered them like one was free and one needed green. They are both kinda out of my reach. I saw an 8ft bed floor on yearone and it fits 73 to the 90's. I asked on the board awhile back and was told that it would not fit. So im going to have to see if I can get the free bed floor, since the person is in my state.

Bob D · 02-12-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grayw0lf

The aftermarket patch panels I've seen don't quite match up. The rib spacing is different & they're definately thinner than the original.

They definitely don't match up and they are thinner. I had nothing else to work with so I had to use one by cutting out about 3/16" of metal every other rib. That was a lot of welding

I wasent too concerned with show quality looks since I will put a rubber mat on the floor and a tonneau cover on the bed.

Bob

MT1972cheyenne · 02-11-2008, 02:41 PM

Within the last year a complete reproduction short fleet bed floor has become available. Just after I spent about 10 months getting my original bed floor looking nice!

DavidB · 02-12-2008, 09:24 AM

[QUOTE=MT1972cheyenne;2572141]Within the last year a complete reproduction short fleet bed floor has become available. Just after I spent about 10 months getting my original bed floor looking nice![/QUOT

Now we're getting somewhere.

Who is it.

**Palf70Step** · 02-12-2008, 09:35 AM

Sounds like yours was messed up where mine was.

Check out my build thread starting on page 3.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=3

It may give you some ideas if you got some time and metal rather than buying patches.

70' GMC · 02-12-2008, 09:57 AM

I wish they made an 8ft bedfloor. If I had a 6ft bed I would've bought the bed floor from brothers.

Ace in the hole · 02-12-2008, 10:26 AM

anyone ever try the 8' bed halves from tabco? http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/html/t...f_contents.htm

02-09-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	How do you fix a rusty bed floor? The inside of the bed is pretty solid exept for the floor where it meets the front. It has actually has holes in it. Seems to be the only pice of sheet metal on our trucks you can't order from LMC. Any body fix a similar problem?

02-09-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? Most would find another bed and cut out a patch panel. Several people part these trucks on the board and will sale you what you need! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-09-2008, 02:13 PM	#3
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? I'm not sure if this is what you are talking about... but you can get patch panels for steel bed floors. I just looked up Brothers real quick, but you can get them from lots of the vendors. Patch __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

02-10-2008, 12:46 AM	#4
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? The aftermarket patch panels I've seen don't quite match up. The rib spacing is different & they're definately thinner than the original. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

02-11-2008, 09:09 AM	#5
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? I heard that the aftermarket patches don't line up. I was kind of under the impression most old truck beds would have the same issues. I'll keep my eyes open though. Any body use a peice of angle iron or a similar cheap fix. I'm going to do a roll in liner so I guess that will hide it some.

02-11-2008, 12:45 PM	#6
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? DavidB Im having a hard time too but theres been some people that offered them like one was free and one needed green. They are both kinda out of my reach. I saw an 8ft bed floor on yearone and it fits 73 to the 90's. I asked on the board awhile back and was told that it would not fit. So im going to have to see if I can get the free bed floor, since the person is in my state. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-11-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? Within the last year a complete reproduction short fleet bed floor has become available. Just after I spent about 10 months getting my original bed floor looking nice!

02-12-2008, 09:24 AM	#9
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? [QUOTE=MT1972cheyenne;2572141]Within the last year a complete reproduction short fleet bed floor has become available. Just after I spent about 10 months getting my original bed floor looking nice![/QUOT Now we're getting somewhere. Who is it.

02-12-2008, 09:35 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? Sounds like yours was messed up where mine was. Check out my build thread starting on page 3. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=3 It may give you some ideas if you got some time and metal rather than buying patches. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-12-2008, 09:57 AM	#11
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? I wish they made an 8ft bedfloor. If I had a 6ft bed I would've bought the bed floor from brothers. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-12-2008, 10:26 AM	#12
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: How do you fix a rusty bed floor? anyone ever try the 8' bed halves from tabco? http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/html/t...f_contents.htm __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited



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