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mgb · 12-23-2017, 05:24 PM

Can I buy just one board for the bed of a 68 stepside?

harpo231 · 12-23-2017, 05:32 PM

3/4 in oak or pine can be had anywhere .

mgb · 12-23-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo231

3/4 in oak or pine can be had anywhere .

I don't have the resource for the dado and groove

harpo231 · 12-23-2017, 05:56 PM

Just need a router , stop at a cabinet shop, will take 5 mins

bill3rail · 12-23-2017, 06:59 PM

Did you find the board dimensions?
I have the link at home, but will search for it in a few minutes.

Bill

bill3rail · 12-23-2017, 07:28 PM

I would guess that shipping for one piece would cost more than you could have it cut for locally.

GMC Paul's has the dimensions.
Thank you Paul!

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

Dimensions
A. 3/4" (board thickness)
B. 1/4"
C. 1/4"
D. 1/2"
E. 1/8"

rockyrivermark · 12-23-2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

I would guess that shipping for one piece would cost more than you could have it cut for locally.

GMC Paul's has the dimensions.
Thank you Paul!

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

Dimensions
A. 3/4" (board thickness)
B. 1/4"
C. 1/4"
D. 1/2"
E. 1/8"

Those are the dimensions I used, perfect fit.
Table saw and dado blades certainly makes it easier. Cabinet maker by trade so that part of the resto was nice.
Certainly tougher with a router, router in a table would work.
Anyone in Cleveland area I would be happy to assist milling for another board member.
Like others noted, find a shop close to you. They may just do it for a 12 pack of long necks.
Mark

mgb · 12-24-2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

I would guess that shipping for one piece would cost more than you could have it cut for locally.

GMC Paul's has the dimensions.
Thank you Paul!

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

Dimensions
A. 3/4" (board thickness)
B. 1/4"
C. 1/4"
D. 1/2"
E. 1/8"

Mark and Bill Thanks for the info. I appreciate your time

darrellyates · 12-24-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mgb

Can I buy just one board for the bed of a 68 stepside?

Mar-K in Oklahoma City, OK, will sell you one board only if you want it. They are a great company to work with!

mgb · 12-25-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by darrellyates

Mar-K in Oklahoma City, OK, will sell you one board only if you want it. They are a great company to work with!

I'm really looking for an old board, maybe where someone has redone their bed, and has a board that's still good. I'm not doing a new bed, just replacing a rotten board. I'm in NC and willing to drive a little as I know it would be expensive to ship

custom10nut · 12-26-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mgb

I'm really looking for an old board, maybe where someone has redone their bed, and has a board that's still good. I'm not doing a new bed, just replacing a rotten board. I'm in NC and willing to drive a little as I know it would be expensive to ship

So stain it with "Vinegar and Steel Wool" stain. Then put it out in the sun for a few days. It'll weather it to match your original, or close to it anyway

68Stepbed · 12-26-2017, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mgb

I'm really looking for an old board, maybe where someone has redone their bed, and has a board that's still good. I'm not doing a new bed, just replacing a rotten board. I'm in NC and willing to drive a little as I know it would be expensive to ship

Are you willing to make it to east TN? I can hook you up with a board and make it look how you want.

mgb · 12-26-2017, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Are you willing to make it to east TN? I can hook you up with a board and make it look how you want.

Thanks Matt, I guess I'm going to have to put in a new bed. When I started tearing it apart, it turned out to be worse than I thought.

68Stepbed · 12-27-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mgb

Thanks Matt, I guess I'm going to have to put in a new bed. When I started tearing it apart, it turned out to be worse than I thought.

I can hook you up with that, too.

RPBurris · 12-26-2017, 07:00 PM

Anyone with even just a table saw can make that board. If you were closer i would do it for you. Maybe even try a full service lumber yard? Not a big box of course.

custom10nut · 12-26-2017, 11:48 PM

Well, if you're going to replace the whole thing, it's pretty easy to mill them yourself. Use the de ensign that were posted already, and take your time cutting. For the wood, go to a lumber yard that cuts actual demensional lumber ( not the big name stores), and you an get most anything you want. I can say this because this is what I did. I used yellow pine stained it to my liking, and coated it with BoiledLinseed Oil to protect it.

12-23-2017, 05:24 PM	#1
mgb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ellenboro, NC Posts: 43	Bed Board Can I buy just one board for the bed of a 68 stepside?

12-23-2017, 05:32 PM	#2
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Bed Board 3/4 in oak or pine can be had anywhere . __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

12-23-2017, 05:56 PM	#4
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Bed Board Just need a router , stop at a cabinet shop, will take 5 mins __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

12-23-2017, 06:59 PM	#5
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Bed Board Did you find the board dimensions? I have the link at home, but will search for it in a few minutes. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

12-23-2017, 07:28 PM	#6
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Bed Board I would guess that shipping for one piece would cost more than you could have it cut for locally. GMC Paul's has the dimensions. Thank you Paul! http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm Dimensions A. 3/4" (board thickness) B. 1/4" C. 1/4" D. 1/2" E. 1/8" __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! Last edited by bill3rail; 12-23-2017 at 07:36 PM.

12-26-2017, 07:00 PM	#15
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: Bed Board Anyone with even just a table saw can make that board. If you were closer i would do it for you. Maybe even try a full service lumber yard? Not a big box of course. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

12-26-2017, 11:48 PM	#16
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Bed Board Well, if you're going to replace the whole thing, it's pretty easy to mill them yourself. Use the de ensign that were posted already, and take your time cutting. For the wood, go to a lumber yard that cuts actual demensional lumber ( not the big name stores), and you an get most anything you want. I can say this because this is what I did. I used yellow pine stained it to my liking, and coated it with BoiledLinseed Oil to protect it.



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