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12-04-2020, 03:13 PM
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Bed pads?
Working on a steel bed floor, bought the common available bed pads when I got into this thing, but then realized that messes up the body lines. I think those pads are 1/4", I don't care
 I think some padding will improve the ride a pinch. The bed leaves a mark on the frame inviting rust too, not that rust is a problem here, but why mark up a refreshed frame if you don't have to. I'm edging toward this 1/32" neoprene. No adhesive, maybe you know of an adhesive just strong enough to put the bed on? Grease is out  I suppose I could get away with 1/16", there is a stretch factor. SWB bed probably weighs 400ish, but declared Tensile Strength on this 1/32" is 1000 PSI.What have you used with success? https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Buna-N.../dp/B01LZI39LG
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12-04-2020, 04:47 PM
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Carpe manana
  
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Re: Bed pads?
I used those little asphalt pads. Do my body lines look much off? Seem close enough.
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12-04-2020, 05:10 PM
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Re: Bed pads?
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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12-05-2020, 09:55 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: Bed pads?
Thanks Tony!
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