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mi396ss · 01-20-2010, 09:31 AM

I have been told that this months issue of Vintage Truck magazine there is an article about using Trex decking for the floor of your truck bed. I am interested in doing this myself but I've looked at the local book/magazine stores and none of them carry this magazine. My question is can someone who does have this issue scan the article and either post it or email it to me. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-20-2010, 09:43 AM

A member here that's on the 60-66 side of the board did this. I'll see if I can find it for you. If I remember right, the extra thickness was one issue. Plus he had to install an exhaust heat shield.

msgross · 01-20-2010, 09:55 AM

www.gmcpauls.com has all of the wood dimensions as well...

ETsC10 · 01-20-2010, 10:02 AM

I would like to see that article as well.

Personally, I would think twice before using any composite
or PVC. They are very heavy and will require much closer
support spacing than our cross rails would provide.
Of the Trex line, only Transcends might maintain it's color.

...just my .002...

***Liz*** · 01-20-2010, 02:24 PM

The only issue with scanning it is copyright laws.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-20-2010, 03:10 PM

mi396ss, I couldn't find that thread, but you may want to ask who it was over on the 60-66 side.

mavrick · 01-20-2010, 05:00 PM

Heres a link to the guy who did it on his self built Jeep CJ pick-up truck.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/ga...2/index81.html

look at post #1209

somewhere in his build thread he discusses how he did it.

Here's the link to his other jeep Truck project. Post #298

http://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread...+floor&page=20

**70cst** · 01-20-2010, 05:51 PM

vintagae truck magazine

Here is a link to Vintage Truck...I bet you could purchase a back copy. I agree that scanning an article might be a no no... This is a good magazine which I subscribe to. In the fall they have a great truck meet at Youngs Dairy (Yellow Springs Ohio) and I might try to get a mini meet there for our members this year. . Great ice cream and things for the kids to do. Ok...I'm done.

01-20-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article www.gmcpauls.com has all of the wood dimensions as well... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-20-2010, 10:02 AM	#4
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article I would like to see that article as well. Personally, I would think twice before using any composite or PVC. They are very heavy and will require much closer support spacing than our cross rails would provide. Of the Trex line, only Transcends might maintain it's color. ...just my .002...

01-20-2010, 02:24 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article The only issue with scanning it is copyright laws.

01-20-2010, 03:10 PM	#6
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article mi396ss, I couldn't find that thread, but you may want to ask who it was over on the 60-66 side. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-20-2010, 05:00 PM	#7
mavrick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 7	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article Heres a link to the guy who did it on his self built Jeep CJ pick-up truck. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/ga...2/index81.html look at post #1209 somewhere in his build thread he discusses how he did it. Here's the link to his other jeep Truck project. Post #298 http://www.cj-8.com/forum/showthread...+floor&page=20 Last edited by mavrick; 01-20-2010 at 05:16 PM.

01-20-2010, 09:31 AM	#1
mi396ss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.P., Michigan Posts: 66	Vintage Truck Magazine Article I have been told that this months issue of Vintage Truck magazine there is an article about using Trex decking for the floor of your truck bed. I am interested in doing this myself but I've looked at the local book/magazine stores and none of them carry this magazine. My question is can someone who does have this issue scan the article and either post it or email it to me. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

01-20-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article A member here that's on the 60-66 side of the board did this. I'll see if I can find it for you. If I remember right, the extra thickness was one issue. Plus he had to install an exhaust heat shield. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-20-2010, 05:51 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Vintage Truck Magazine Article vintagae truck magazine Here is a link to Vintage Truck...I bet you could purchase a back copy. I agree that scanning an article might be a no no... This is a good magazine which I subscribe to. In the fall they have a great truck meet at Youngs Dairy (Yellow Springs Ohio) and I might try to get a mini meet there for our members this year. . Great ice cream and things for the kids to do. Ok...I'm done. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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