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bubba327 · 05-29-2009, 10:58 PM

Grumpy-I Saw a 66 long bed with TREX decking (the plastic boards) and chrome strips that looked really nice. I am planning on using that for my 64 shortbox. Use your router just like on wood.

LostMy65 · 11-03-2018, 10:49 PM

So, an 8' sheet of plywood is long enough?

AcampoDave · 11-03-2018, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Use a sheet of plywood and mount your strips right over it, shuold look and work fine.

That's what I did. 2 sheets exterior grade split in the middle. Longbed needs 9 foot sheets

**Captainfab** · 11-04-2018, 12:13 AM

Are you asking about a shortbed or a longbed? IIRC the wood in a longbed fleetside measures 97.5"

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

So, an 8' sheet of plywood is long enough?

LostMy65 · 11-04-2018, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Are you asking about a shortbed or a longbed? IIRC the wood in a longbed fleetside measures 97.5"

Sorry,
I was asking for a longbed.

**jayoldschool** · 11-04-2018, 12:15 PM

Not long enough for a longbed. I used 10' lengths cut down.

whatleyr · 11-05-2018, 01:24 PM

I used composite boards for mine. Changed them this past summer. You will actually use the Facia boards instead of the deck boards. I got mine at Lowes. It is the gray color. I painted my metal strips black. Looks like an old truck bed but it won't rot. The only thing I would do differently is to add a cross member at the back end just past the fender wells. It is sturdy and looks great. Adding a cross member would make it even sturdier. I'll post pics if you need them. Take care.

**Android04** · 11-05-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

That's what I did. 2 sheets exterior grade split in the middle.

I did the exact same!

Blue666(2) · 11-05-2018, 09:53 PM

Treated 3/4" plywood & stainless steel strips.

As Mr. Spock would say: "Crude but effective".

jchav62 · 11-06-2018, 10:09 AM

My buddy hooked me up with some aluminum sheets...

verdell · 11-06-2018, 11:42 AM

Treated, torched, finished plywood from Lowes with painted strips. I think the finished product looked a little better with the hardware installed. I snapped this pic during the process though.

SCOTI · 11-07-2018, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatleyr

I used composite boards for mine. Changed them this past summer. You will actually use the Facia boards instead of the deck boards. I got mine at Lowes. It is the gray color. I painted my metal strips black. Looks like an old truck bed but it won't rot. The only thing I would do differently is to add a cross member at the back end just past the fender wells. It is sturdy and looks great. Adding a cross member would make it even sturdier. I'll post pics if you need them. Take care.

I'm undecided on whet I'll use on my new/modded bed floor.
Any more info you can provide? Are the Facia boards 3/4" thick or a different dimension?

whatleyr · 11-07-2018, 04:33 PM

Yes. they are 1x8's. Same dimensions as traditional lumber. Looked up the groove pattern and cut everything like a traditional board from the factory. Some say that the boards aren't rigid. Well.. Besides the back of your truck where you don't have a cross member, everything else works great. I just used whatever was at the big box store. I haven't restored my truck yet. When I do I may order boards in a particular color that would look nicer. I'll try to get some pics tonight.

SCOTI · 11-07-2018, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatleyr

Yes. they are 1x8's. Same dimensions as traditional lumber. Looked up the groove pattern and cut everything like a traditional board from the factory. Some say that the boards aren't rigid. Well.. Besides the back of your truck where you don't have a cross member, everything else works great. I just used whatever was at the big box store. I haven't restored my truck yet. When I do I may order boards in a particular color that would look nicer. I'll try to get some pics tonight.

Thanks. Additional pics never hurt

**jayoldschool** · 11-07-2018, 10:46 PM

Google my TREX posts, you'll see exactly how I did it.

05-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#26
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Grumpy-I Saw a 66 long bed with TREX decking (the plastic boards) and chrome strips that looked really nice. I am planning on using that for my 64 shortbox. Use your router just like on wood. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

11-03-2018, 10:49 PM	#27
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? So, an 8' sheet of plywood is long enough? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-04-2018, 12:15 PM	#31
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Not long enough for a longbed. I used 10' lengths cut down.

11-05-2018, 01:24 PM	#32
whatleyr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lone Star, TX Posts: 26	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? I used composite boards for mine. Changed them this past summer. You will actually use the Facia boards instead of the deck boards. I got mine at Lowes. It is the gray color. I painted my metal strips black. Looks like an old truck bed but it won't rot. The only thing I would do differently is to add a cross member at the back end just past the fender wells. It is sturdy and looks great. Adding a cross member would make it even sturdier. I'll post pics if you need them. Take care.

11-05-2018, 09:53 PM	#34
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Treated 3/4" plywood & stainless steel strips. As Mr. Spock would say: "Crude but effective". Attached Images

11-06-2018, 10:09 AM	#35
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? My buddy hooked me up with some aluminum sheets... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-06-2018, 11:42 AM	#36
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 445	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Treated, torched, finished plywood from Lowes with painted strips. I think the finished product looked a little better with the hardware installed. I snapped this pic during the process though. Attached Images

11-07-2018, 04:33 PM	#38
whatleyr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lone Star, TX Posts: 26	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Yes. they are 1x8's. Same dimensions as traditional lumber. Looked up the groove pattern and cut everything like a traditional board from the factory. Some say that the boards aren't rigid. Well.. Besides the back of your truck where you don't have a cross member, everything else works great. I just used whatever was at the big box store. I haven't restored my truck yet. When I do I may order boards in a particular color that would look nicer. I'll try to get some pics tonight.

11-07-2018, 10:46 PM	#40
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Cheap cheap bed floors?? Google my TREX posts, you'll see exactly how I did it.

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