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ap2002 · 10-02-2008, 10:44 AM

what will be the cheapest fix in replacing a rusted bed floor? what kind of metal can be used? i dont care for the humps on the bed floor, it can all be plain/flat for what i want.... i do not want to go with the wooden floor cause im not real easy when it comes throwing stuff in back of the bed.

thanks!

Rack Man · 10-02-2008, 11:10 AM

Hit Craigslist & Find a Donor!

haysonj · 10-02-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ap2002

what will be the cheapest fix in replacing a rusted bed floor? what kind of metal can be used? i dont care for the humps on the bed floor, it can all be plain/flat for what i want.... i do not want to go with the wooden floor cause im not real easy when it comes throwing stuff in back of the bed.

thanks!

3/16 diamond plate the extra weight helps with traction

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-02-2008, 03:18 PM

you might try finding a salvage yard that has several old big road signs. They are aluminum so they won't rust, but it would be fairly cheap and effective.

crites_72 · 10-03-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

3/16 diamond plate the extra weight helps with traction

Thats alot of diamond plate wasn't the cost high? I thought about doing the same thing on my 68. I've got about 3 50cent piece size holes by the cab.

lowriden58 · 10-03-2008, 11:13 AM

the problem with placing diamond plate or other metal over the existing floor is moisture gets trapped between the two and causes it to rust even further. the PO did that to my 71 and boy what a mess that was

i just cut it all out including the stock floor

*edit* what i did for bed sills is cut 6' sections of 2x3 steel tubing. and my plans are to completely sheet metal the floor/sides. (eventually)

haysonj · 10-03-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lowriden58

the problem with placing diamond plate or other metal over the existing floor is moisture gets trapped between the two and causes it to rust even further. the PO did that to my 71 and boy what a mess that was

i just cut it all out including the stock floor

*edit* what i did for bed sills is cut 6' sections of 2x3 steel tubing. and my plans are to completely sheet metal the floor/sides. (eventually)

It is almost impossible to stop rust but what I did was spray the bed floor & underside of diamond plate with primer and under coater. the diamond plate was attached with stainless rivets on one foot centers an the entire bed was sprayed with the Linex bedliner. drain holes were drilled in the front to allow trapped moisture to get out. I also undercoated the entire under side of the truck. diamond plate cost $140 for a full sheet.

novapower · 10-03-2008, 05:03 PM

we replaced ours with 3/16 diamond plate.we took all the bolts out and had just anouf of it left to lay on top and cut out a new floor.we used 2x3 tubing and some angle iron to make all new floor supports.then we primed it with expoy primer and then painted it.i think we have $ 150 in it.

ap2002 · 10-02-2008, 11:14 PM

thanks for all the suggestions, im gonna go price some stuff...

67mater · 10-03-2008, 08:36 AM

let me know if you get any sizable scrap when you cut yours up!!

10-02-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	cheapest fix for bed floor? what will be the cheapest fix in replacing a rusted bed floor? what kind of metal can be used? i dont care for the humps on the bed floor, it can all be plain/flat for what i want.... i do not want to go with the wooden floor cause im not real easy when it comes throwing stuff in back of the bed. thanks! __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

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Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? Hit Craigslist & Find a Donor!

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? you might try finding a salvage yard that has several old big road signs. They are aluminum so they won't rust, but it would be fairly cheap and effective. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-03-2008, 11:13 AM	#6
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? the problem with placing diamond plate or other metal over the existing floor is moisture gets trapped between the two and causes it to rust even further. the PO did that to my 71 and boy what a mess that was i just cut it all out including the stock floor edit what i did for bed sills is cut 6' sections of 2x3 steel tubing. and my plans are to completely sheet metal the floor/sides. (eventually) __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg Last edited by lowriden58; 10-03-2008 at 11:20 AM.

10-03-2008, 05:03 PM	#8
novapower Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida Posts: 20	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? we replaced ours with 3/16 diamond plate.we took all the bolts out and had just anouf of it left to lay on top and cut out a new floor.we used 2x3 tubing and some angle iron to make all new floor supports.then we primed it with expoy primer and then painted it.i think we have $ 150 in it.

10-02-2008, 11:14 PM	#9
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? thanks for all the suggestions, im gonna go price some stuff... __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

10-03-2008, 08:36 AM	#10
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: cheapest fix for bed floor? let me know if you get any sizable scrap when you cut yours up!! __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro



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