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70' GMC · 04-07-2009, 10:01 AM

Has anyone here heard of it yet and I was wondering was it better thant the one at chevy duty?

**leddzepp** · 04-07-2009, 10:56 AM

I think they are all manufactured by the same company.

jb4short · 04-07-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I think they are all manufactured by the same company.

they're not

69chevybmx · 04-07-2009, 11:07 AM

I was interested in this also but for the price of the floor shipped, one could source a complete bed (or truck).

**special-K** · 04-07-2009, 12:36 PM

Yup,those parts can out late last year.Thanks for the heads up.I`m sure your favorite vendor can get them to you.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-07-2009, 12:55 PM

I saw them at charlotte this past weekend. They actually looked pretty good.

**leddzepp** · 04-07-2009, 01:11 PM

OK, then how many companies make them?

jb4short · 04-07-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

OK, then how many companies make them?

the 8' bedside = 2 manufacturers

**leddzepp** · 04-07-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

the 8' bedside = 2 manufacturers

cool

red71c10 · 04-07-2009, 08:20 PM

If I only had the money......

texanidiot25 · 04-07-2009, 10:43 PM

How strong are they?

thirdstreettito · 04-07-2009, 11:33 PM

Not very, just like all the other repop metal. I'm selling a rust free/original paint 8' fleet metal floor. Much stronger.

red71c10 · 04-08-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Not very, just like all the other repop metal. I'm selling a rust free/original paint 8' fleet metal floor. Much stronger.

I have seen some patch panels offered that are 19 gauge instead of 21, are these any better?

jb4short · 04-08-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by red71c10

I have seen some patch panels offered that are 19 gauge instead of 21, are these any better?

21ga. = .0359in thick or 1.342lb sq. ft
19ga. = .0418in think or 1.705lb sq. ft

red71c10 · 04-08-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

21ga. = .0359in thick or 1.342lb sq. ft
19ga. = .0418in think or 1.705lb sq. ft

What gauge are your panels?

jb4short · 04-10-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by red71c10

What gauge are your panels?

typically 19. A few that are outsourced are thinner and later model stuff ('99- Silverado) is heavier

*72lb4x4* · 04-08-2009, 12:02 AM

I want that bed floor, but no doubt shipping would be murder. Any ideas?

thirdstreettito · 04-08-2009, 12:03 AM

I should be driving out to TX in the summer.

*72lb4x4* · 04-08-2009, 12:13 AM

There are 2 swap meets this month why wait! Just kidding.
Please PM me if you remember when the time comes.

70LonghornCST · 04-10-2009, 05:14 PM

Does anyone know if these beds can be married with the 6 inch front section of Longhorn to make a Longhorn bed?

70' GMC · 04-10-2009, 05:52 PM

I was talking about the floor the LMC one is 17 gauge. What are the different gauges of steel used for these bowties and gmcs????

thanks guys for all the info and help

BlueJeep · 10-13-2009, 03:41 PM

Bringing this up to the top. Tri-Plus replacements are 19 gauge, what are the OEM bed floors - are they 19 gauge too?

04-07-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	LMC now has the 8ft metal bed Has anyone here heard of it yet and I was wondering was it better thant the one at chevy duty? __________________ 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!

04-07-2009, 10:56 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,016	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed I think they are all manufactured by the same company.

04-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#4
69chevybmx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 83	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed I was interested in this also but for the price of the floor shipped, one could source a complete bed (or truck).

04-07-2009, 12:36 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed Yup,those parts can out late last year.Thanks for the heads up.I`m sure your favorite vendor can get them to you. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#6
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04-07-2009, 01:11 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,016	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed OK, then how many companies make them?

04-07-2009, 08:20 PM	#10
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed If I only had the money...... __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#11
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed How strong are they?

04-07-2009, 11:33 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed Not very, just like all the other repop metal. I'm selling a rust free/original paint 8' fleet metal floor. Much stronger. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-08-2009, 12:02 AM	#17
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed I want that bed floor, but no doubt shipping would be murder. Any ideas? Last edited by 72lb4x4; 04-08-2009 at 12:03 AM.

04-08-2009, 12:03 AM	#18
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed I should be driving out to TX in the summer. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-08-2009, 12:13 AM	#19
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed There are 2 swap meets this month why wait! Just kidding. Please PM me if you remember when the time comes.

04-10-2009, 05:14 PM	#20
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed Does anyone know if these beds can be married with the 6 inch front section of Longhorn to make a Longhorn bed? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 04-10-2009 at 05:14 PM.

04-10-2009, 05:52 PM	#21
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed I was talking about the floor the LMC one is 17 gauge. What are the different gauges of steel used for these bowties and gmcs???? thanks guys for all the info and help __________________ 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!

10-13-2009, 03:41 PM	#22
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: LMC now has the 8ft metal bed Bringing this up to the top. Tri-Plus replacements are 19 gauge, what are the OEM bed floors - are they 19 gauge too? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler



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