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*Stitch* · 01-07-2009, 12:51 AM

does anyone make a bed wood kit for a fleetside truck...and if they don't, is there a write up on how to make one do it yourself style...thanks...

Chuck.

dooce · 01-07-2009, 06:50 AM

Long beds, yes. Short beds, no.

Restrorob · 01-07-2009, 07:47 AM

Check here, I know they had one for my 74 long;

http://www.mar-k.com/

bigblock73 · 01-07-2009, 09:20 AM

short bed fleets never came with optional bed wood...everything else did...up until certain years...which I am not 100% sure of what they are.

boatpuller · 01-07-2009, 11:22 AM

horkey's has one.i checked into a couple year's ago.they call it a show deck.here's a link.

http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/page2.html

James McClure · 01-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Fat, it isn't rocket science to make your own from oak planks, but remember, they will be exposed to water from both sides so your going to have to finish both sides and especially the ends. If you DIY use a urathane laquer like Minwax. Sand the wood nice, EVERY SURFACE!!! thin the laquer 25% for the first coats to get it to soak in real good. 4 or 5 coats thined, then 4 or 5 more unthined. let it dry between coats so you can touch it and work warm, 70 to 80 degrees. Let it sit a month drying, then a real good coat of Butchers wax. Install and rewax. Any drilled holes will have to be laquered so drill them first before finishing and sanding. Then just wax it once or twice a year and it'll last forever. jim

*Stitch* · 01-09-2009, 10:58 PM

how do I install it and where do I get the stainless strips for between the boards...I had planned on DIYing it...just don't how to assemble it and how to mount it in the bed...doesn't everything on the bed, like the bedsides and the front wall, mount on the bed floor or can the floor be taken out with the rest of the bed intact...thanks...

Chuck.

James McClure · 01-10-2009, 05:22 AM

Fat, I didn't think about how the wood is attached in-so-far as whats attached to it. I just thought it laid inbetween everything and screwed down. As far as the strips go I would just get flat strips of stainless and reliefe cut the wood to fit. If you want factory look you may have to get the strips from LMC or Classic??? Don't know if either company carries them though. jim

*Stitch* · 01-10-2009, 10:46 PM

well, I went on Mar-K's website and there are a ton of instructions and how to's on their products and it gave me a basic idea on how the kit goes in...so I think I'm good now...thanks for the links guys...

Chuck.

willett · 01-10-2009, 10:47 PM

http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog...19781978CX-192

check it the site is up on your top right

andrewmp6 · 01-11-2009, 09:43 AM

Try http://www.bedwoodandparts.com/Content/Home.aspx but i think you have to finish the wood.

msgross · 01-11-2009, 09:56 AM

www.gmcpauls.com has all the dimensions for 67-72 truck wood.. It will show you the groove that needs cut..

i'm getting my SS strips and bolts from mar-K..15% off till tonight.

**Captkaos** · 01-12-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Try http://www.bedwoodandparts.com/Content/Home.aspx but i think you have to finish the wood.

I am a dealer for them as of this year if you want me to ask some questions.

willett · 01-12-2009, 10:37 PM

kaos, can you just remove the steel floor, and bolt in the lumber?
what holds up the bedsides?

**Captkaos** · 01-12-2009, 10:50 PM

no, most kits lay over the steel floor.

boatpuller · 01-12-2009, 11:37 PM

hey cap,i may have missed it.i looked but didn't see it.do they make a shortbed fleetside overlay?

**Captkaos** · 01-13-2009, 04:58 PM

I don't know if it is listed, but the owner told me that custom applications are not a problem with them.

*Stitch* · 01-13-2009, 07:40 PM

unless you can somehow hide the edge where the bed meets the tailgate, it's going to look cheesy in my opinion and not level with the tailgate when down if it's just laid on top...

01-07-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	bed wood kit for fleetside does anyone make a bed wood kit for a fleetside truck...and if they don't, is there a write up on how to make one do it yourself style...thanks... Chuck.

01-07-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside Long beds, yes. Short beds, no. __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-07-2009, 07:47 AM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside Check here, I know they had one for my 74 long; http://www.mar-k.com/ __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-07-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside short bed fleets never came with optional bed wood...everything else did...up until certain years...which I am not 100% sure of what they are. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside horkey's has one.i checked into a couple year's ago.they call it a show deck.here's a link. http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/page2.html __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside Fat, it isn't rocket science to make your own from oak planks, but remember, they will be exposed to water from both sides so your going to have to finish both sides and especially the ends. If you DIY use a urathane laquer like Minwax. Sand the wood nice, EVERY SURFACE!!! thin the laquer 25% for the first coats to get it to soak in real good. 4 or 5 coats thined, then 4 or 5 more unthined. let it dry between coats so you can touch it and work warm, 70 to 80 degrees. Let it sit a month drying, then a real good coat of Butchers wax. Install and rewax. Any drilled holes will have to be laquered so drill them first before finishing and sanding. Then just wax it once or twice a year and it'll last forever. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#7
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside how do I install it and where do I get the stainless strips for between the boards...I had planned on DIYing it...just don't how to assemble it and how to mount it in the bed...doesn't everything on the bed, like the bedsides and the front wall, mount on the bed floor or can the floor be taken out with the rest of the bed intact...thanks... Chuck.

01-10-2009, 05:22 AM	#8
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside Fat, I didn't think about how the wood is attached in-so-far as whats attached to it. I just thought it laid inbetween everything and screwed down. As far as the strips go I would just get flat strips of stainless and reliefe cut the wood to fit. If you want factory look you may have to get the strips from LMC or Classic??? Don't know if either company carries them though. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-10-2009, 10:46 PM	#9
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside well, I went on Mar-K's website and there are a ton of instructions and how to's on their products and it gave me a basic idea on how the kit goes in...so I think I'm good now...thanks for the links guys... Chuck.

01-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog...19781978CX-192 check it the site is up on your top right __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-11-2009, 09:43 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside Try http://www.bedwoodandparts.com/Content/Home.aspx but i think you have to finish the wood.

01-11-2009, 09:56 AM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside www.gmcpauls.com has all the dimensions for 67-72 truck wood.. It will show you the groove that needs cut.. i'm getting my SS strips and bolts from mar-K..15% off till tonight. __________________ 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"

01-12-2009, 10:37 PM	#14
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside kaos, can you just remove the steel floor, and bolt in the lumber? what holds up the bedsides? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#15
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside no, most kits lay over the steel floor. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-12-2009, 11:37 PM	#16
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside hey cap,i may have missed it.i looked but didn't see it.do they make a shortbed fleetside overlay? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."



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01-13-2009, 04:58 PM	#17
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside I don't know if it is listed, but the owner told me that custom applications are not a problem with them. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#18
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: bed wood kit for fleetside unless you can somehow hide the edge where the bed meets the tailgate, it's going to look cheesy in my opinion and not level with the tailgate when down if it's just laid on top...

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