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06-10-2015, 06:16 PM
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Front Bed Panel
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a front bed panel with a wood floor and a steel floor?
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06-10-2015, 06:33 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Basically it extends down lower about 0.8" to support the wood floor from below along the front. Often you will see "conversions" where the shorter metal floor panel is bolt on top of the wood incorrectly.
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06-13-2015, 09:53 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Thanks for the info SS Tim. Is there an easy fix other than buying a new bed panel?
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06-13-2015, 10:16 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Are you changing bed floors or just have a deal on a panel? If changing, you'll need more than a different panel. If you are thinking about going with a new panel, buy Mar-K's version. I tried 2 different imports with my wood floor. Neither fit right. The Mar-K was a drop-in.
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06-13-2015, 10:32 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Want to say there is a conversion angle out there that you weld to the existing panel and cut the unused lip off. Try Mar-K or Bruce Horkey's sites.
But as FirstOwner69 pointed out there is a lot more than just the front panel to perform a conversion. You'd need a suitable front panel, all the crossmembers and a wood floor rear sill (it is cut lower for the wood thickness too). Strips and hardware along with the wood itself round the numbers up tp a staggering amount.
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06-14-2015, 07:52 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
I already bought the cross sills and rear sill for the wood bed. My front panel is in decent shape that is why I was wondering if there was a way to use it. The steel bed and all the sills were in bad shape so they needed replaced anyway and I like the look of the wood bed. I called one of the popular aftermarket places and the person I talked to couldn't tell me what the difference was in the front panels. This is a great forum with a lot of info and talented people. Thanks again for the help.
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06-14-2015, 08:01 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Sounds like Last Merchant Choice!
Anyway if you do find the conversion flange please post a link for others. Welcome to the board and post a lot of pictures during your bed re-flooring project.
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06-14-2015, 09:51 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Looks like Tim nailed it again...
Mar-K also sells the adapter flange it appears you'll need for $30. Their part # 100625. http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDetails.aspx?LID=368 Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 06-14-2015 at 10:03 PM. |
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06-16-2015, 07:33 PM
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Re: Front Bed Panel
Here is another link for the angle conversion from Classic Parts.
http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-.../#.VYCw5XnbJes. $29.95 price Part # : 09-951 |
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