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07-15-2005, 10:35 PM
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blood type; Retumbo
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: next to my reloading bench
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more cross breeding, need advice
in case anyone remembers Lefty is in a state if limbo right now. I started to tear him apart about 4 months ago. I actually got it down to a rolling chassis. but now he is being put back in service. (darned friends needing help moving) the problem I have is the original wood floor was totally trash. so upon disassembly the wood was thrown out. now I have to put some kind of floor in it. since I have been thinking of a steel floor since I bought Lefty I picked up a SOLID steel floor from a '79 long fleet. will this fit my '68? what do I need to cut/weld/reshape? keep in mind my budget leaves just enough room for either beer or parts. its rather warm here so gues what gets priority.
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07-15-2005, 11:20 PM
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Location: Pierre SD
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A)bump
B)I have no clue C)I vote beer 
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07-16-2005, 04:46 AM
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Not sure about the later model floor. If you just want to use it a time or two,how about throwing a sheet of plywood in it.
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07-16-2005, 07:59 AM
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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The steel floor beds use different cross braces and a different fron panel to compensate for the difference in floor thickness. As far as making the floor fit, I would think you could trim it to fit. whatever slight differences exist wouldn't show up on the end. Your big expense will be the cross bracing changes.
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07-16-2005, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chattanooga TN
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I would take my time on the project and rent a U haul truck for $19.99 a day. That is , unless its going to take less than $20 of your labor to rush your truck into shape to move your friends.
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07-16-2005, 11:36 AM
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Location: Walker Co. Alabama
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You said it was hot and that beer was a priority... right? so buy the beer, save the cans, and use them to floor your truck! problem solved, money saved!
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07-16-2005, 11:50 AM
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Location: Virginia beach, Va
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Well since I am a 6th generation carpenter, I would say why go with a solid floor. I love the oak natural stained or cherry stained wood beds. they just make me drool. but, like everyone else on the boards, or a "gear head" one could say, it doesnt matter how it fits just as long as it looks good......can you tell that the beer and hot sun has now hit me?
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