Progress from the Uk..plus help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

UkMark · 01-16-2014, 12:48 PM

hi took delivery of my Gmc some months ago, and here is an arrival image and progress to its new stance 7" drop with flip and blocks riding on bags now.
pleased with it so far but need to address the rotten bed, its a later bed 1972 bed and shipping the wood pre cut is out of the question from the states to me in the Uk.

has anyone got plans of the planks layout and sizes for this year of bed?

**Palf70Step** · 01-16-2014, 01:28 PM

Mar-K has the info on their web site
http://www.mar-k.com/installation_hints.aspx

dmartin1 · 01-16-2014, 01:35 PM

pretty cool seeing and knowing these trucks are half way across the world with enthusiasts too! nice truck

Tomahawk30 · 01-16-2014, 04:24 PM

The stepside wood should be pretty simple I'd think where there's no wheel wells to account for. I'd looked at doing my own for a former project and it looked really simple (as long as you have the right tools for the job of course).

**FirstOwner69** · 01-16-2014, 06:26 PM

This should help.

http://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

UkMark · 02-04-2014, 06:10 PM

silly question, but i am assuming this is a short ..not long bed?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-04-2014, 06:15 PM

Looks like it. Bed should be about 6.5' long, or ~2 meters.

Lou Boffa · 02-04-2014, 07:43 PM

I used GMC Pauls diagrams and a table saw with a stacking dado blade. Worked like a charm. You'll need some guides and an extra set of hands to keep your boards nice and straight.

01-16-2014, 12:48 PM	#1
UkMark Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk,Angmering..west sussex Posts: 25	Progress from the Uk..plus help needed hi took delivery of my Gmc some months ago, and here is an arrival image and progress to its new stance 7" drop with flip and blocks riding on bags now. pleased with it so far but need to address the rotten bed, its a later bed 1972 bed and shipping the wood pre cut is out of the question from the states to me in the Uk. has anyone got plans of the planks layout and sizes for this year of bed? Attached Images

01-16-2014, 01:35 PM	#3
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed pretty cool seeing and knowing these trucks are half way across the world with enthusiasts too! nice truck __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

01-16-2014, 04:24 PM	#4
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed The stepside wood should be pretty simple I'd think where there's no wheel wells to account for. I'd looked at doing my own for a former project and it looked really simple (as long as you have the right tools for the job of course). __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

01-16-2014, 06:26 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed This should help. http://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

02-04-2014, 06:10 PM	#6
UkMark Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk,Angmering..west sussex Posts: 25	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed silly question, but i am assuming this is a short ..not long bed?

02-04-2014, 06:15 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed Looks like it. Bed should be about 6.5' long, or ~2 meters. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-04-2014, 07:43 PM	#8
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Progress from the Uk..plus help needed I used GMC Pauls diagrams and a table saw with a stacking dado blade. Worked like a charm. You'll need some guides and an extra set of hands to keep your boards nice and straight. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.



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