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KWTRUX · 11-25-2002, 08:16 PM

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHO OFFERS THE REPLACEMENT STEEL FLOOR FOR MY 1971 C10.MY BOX SIDES ARE GOOD.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-25-2002, 08:40 PM

Reproduction steel floors are not being produced yet. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Vince M · 11-25-2002, 08:53 PM

As Wes said nobody makes a one piece steel bed (yet). Some of the suppliers though have the two piece replacement halves so they can be shipped. Check with LMC,Chevy Duty, JC Whitney etc.

Another option is to convert it to a wood bed. Everything you would (wood) need is available.

Cheyenne Super · 11-25-2002, 08:54 PM

they have bed floor halves

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-25-2002, 09:25 PM

We have found that they are thin and are produced for the Long beds. You may be able to modify them by cutting some out of the both the front and rear of them though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

cableguy0 · 11-25-2002, 11:05 PM

does anyone make a quality floor replacement at all whether in halves or not

**chevy71super** · 11-26-2002, 01:16 AM

I bought the long box steel floor halves from LMC. Wes is right, they are thin. They turned out alright after allot and I mean allot of work. Started by air chiseling the old bed off the supports. (Box was apart.) Measured the old bed and began cutting and welding the replacement bed in its place. If I get time in the next couple of weeks I will post a picture. The wood bed conversion is a good option. If I had to do it all over again I may go that route.

crazy longhorn · 11-26-2002, 09:55 AM

The wood floors are absolutely beautiful, when finished & detailed, but a little pricey. If you arent concerned with original, a sheet of 1/8" tread plate makes a pretty nice floor(probably last 50yrs too!). My longhorn has been converted to a steel floor.....1 reason was economics, & another was to "tighten up" the @ss end to handle the extra power that the stroker gives. All of the crosssills have been cut from 2x3x1/8", & 2x2x1/8 tubing. The bex end rail is 3x3x1/8. The first 1 ft in on both sides was layed in 12 guage smooth sheet, & the center will be layed in tread plate. Here is a link to pics.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

11-25-2002, 08:16 PM	#1
KWTRUX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 188	Steel Floor Shortbox CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHO OFFERS THE REPLACEMENT STEEL FLOOR FOR MY 1971 C10.MY BOX SIDES ARE GOOD.

11-25-2002, 08:40 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Reproduction steel floors are not being produced yet. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-25-2002, 08:53 PM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	As Wes said nobody makes a one piece steel bed (yet). Some of the suppliers though have the two piece replacement halves so they can be shipped. Check with LMC,Chevy Duty, JC Whitney etc. Another option is to convert it to a wood bed. Everything you would (wood) need is available. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

11-25-2002, 08:54 PM	#4
Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Efland, NC Posts: 303	classic industries they have bed floor halves __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super Soon to be converted to '68 front clip. Efland, NC

11-25-2002, 09:25 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	We have found that they are thin and are produced for the Long beds. You may be able to modify them by cutting some out of the both the front and rear of them though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-25-2002, 11:05 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	does anyone make a quality floor replacement at all whether in halves or not __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-26-2002, 01:16 AM	#7
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I bought the long box steel floor halves from LMC. Wes is right, they are thin. They turned out alright after allot and I mean allot of work. Started by air chiseling the old bed off the supports. (Box was apart.) Measured the old bed and began cutting and welding the replacement bed in its place. If I get time in the next couple of weeks I will post a picture. The wood bed conversion is a good option. If I had to do it all over again I may go that route.

11-26-2002, 09:55 AM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	The wood floors are absolutely beautiful, when finished & detailed, but a little pricey. If you arent concerned with original, a sheet of 1/8" tread plate makes a pretty nice floor(probably last 50yrs too!). My longhorn has been converted to a steel floor.....1 reason was economics, & another was to "tighten up" the @ss end to handle the extra power that the stroker gives. All of the crosssills have been cut from 2x3x1/8", & 2x2x1/8 tubing. The bex end rail is 3x3x1/8. The first 1 ft in on both sides was layed in 12 guage smooth sheet, & the center will be layed in tread plate. Here is a link to pics.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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