Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-09-2007, 10:13 PM

I have a spare rust free LWB that the sides are wasted due to dents but the floor is rust free...but it also has been damaged...looks like something heavy was dropped in it. Can a body shop fix this? I was planning to mate the bed on my 70cst that has good sides with the floor of the second bed. But I want a straight floor bed?
In simple terms...

My 70cst bed has good fenders etc but a partially rusted floor....
My spare bed has a good rust free floor but floor has been dented
I want to make one good bed from two...
Can the dented floor be un-dented by a body shop?

dave2953 · 08-10-2007, 10:32 AM

I don't have a clue, but here's a bump for ya.

Mt Man Chad · 08-10-2007, 10:59 AM

You can pound out dents in bedfloors if it's all taken apart and flipped over.

Sure I've done it!

68c-10 · 08-10-2007, 11:13 AM

How big is the damage?

Scott68-93-97 · 08-10-2007, 01:45 PM

Anything well almost anything can be fixed how much time and/or $$$ are you willing to spend is the question, I say its a least worth a shot, post some pics youll probably get better results/opinions that way

wibilly · 08-10-2007, 08:08 PM

of course it can be fixed. is it cost efective is the ? i'm no body man and haven't seen it but $1000 don't go very far in a body shop but will buy one hellofa nice bed

CrashEd · 08-10-2007, 11:08 PM

**70cst** · 08-11-2007, 08:18 AM

That is a good point. I bet a good bed installed is most likely more economical than straighting out a bent floor.

My truck is over at the farm house. I'll get my son to get some pics. Thanks

bad6772 · 08-11-2007, 08:23 AM

about anything metal can be fixed....do you have pics? its all if its worth it to you or what the options are for replacement

08-09-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? I have a spare rust free LWB that the sides are wasted due to dents but the floor is rust free...but it also has been damaged...looks like something heavy was dropped in it. Can a body shop fix this? I was planning to mate the bed on my 70cst that has good sides with the floor of the second bed. But I want a straight floor bed? In simple terms... My 70cst bed has good fenders etc but a partially rusted floor.... My spare bed has a good rust free floor but floor has been dented I want to make one good bed from two... Can the dented floor be un-dented by a body shop? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-10-2007, 10:32 AM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? I don't have a clue, but here's a bump for ya. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

08-10-2007, 10:59 AM	#3
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? You can pound out dents in bedfloors if it's all taken apart and flipped over. Sure I've done it! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

08-10-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
68c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Posts: 105	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? How big is the damage? __________________ 68 Chevy C-10 custom, 350,4bbl, serp belt swap, th400, 5 lug disk conversion, added honda seats and factory tach. 71 Gremlin X, 360, t-5, 8 3/4 rear, and dodge dakota seats. 82 Spirit, 4.0,ax-15, 8.8 rear and sti bucket seats

08-10-2007, 01:45 PM	#5
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? Anything well almost anything can be fixed how much time and/or $$$ are you willing to spend is the question, I say its a least worth a shot, post some pics youll probably get better results/opinions that way __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap

08-10-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? of course it can be fixed. is it cost efective is the ? i'm no body man and haven't seen it but $1000 don't go very far in a body shop but will buy one hellofa nice bed __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-10-2007, 11:08 PM	#7
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired?

08-11-2007, 08:18 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? That is a good point. I bet a good bed installed is most likely more economical than straighting out a bent floor. My truck is over at the farm house. I'll get my son to get some pics. Thanks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-11-2007, 08:23 AM	#9
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Can a damaged LWB bed floor be repaired? about anything metal can be fixed....do you have pics? its all if its worth it to you or what the options are for replacement Last edited by bad6772; 08-11-2007 at 08:24 AM.

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