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**WETOWM** · 10-22-2012, 08:22 PM

How hard is it to change my steel bed floor to a wood floor

original-71 · 10-22-2012, 08:45 PM

check out bed wood and parts they have a kit that goes over your steel floor.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2012, 08:47 PM

You will have to replace the front bed panel as it is different. The bed sides will accept either though. I have done this on my Longhorn. I just had to cut the floor, add a 6" section, and reposition a cross member.

VA72C10 · 10-22-2012, 08:48 PM

Mar-k makes conversion kits also. You have to change the front panel that bolts to the bedsides and new cross sills also
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oklalawnboy · 10-22-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Mar-k makes conversion kits also. You have to change the front panel that bolts to the bedsides and new cross sills also
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X2 and I've seen the conversion in their showroom, Very pretty.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-22-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You will have to replace the front bed panel as it is different. The bed sides will accept either though. I have done this on my Longhorn. I just had to cut the floor, add a 6" section, and reposition a cross member.

I thought longhorns already had wood floors. Every one I've seen did.
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SS Tim · 10-23-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I thought longhorns already had wood floors. Every one I've seen did.
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Correct, Ryan is actually going the other way and was pointing out how interchangeable the parts are.

big d's red67 · 10-23-2012, 10:29 AM

x3 on mar-k. They have a 10% off sale till Oct.31st.

Billett · 10-23-2012, 10:37 AM

I'm just going to do a custom one. Mar-k's stuff is awesome, but I use my bed a lot so I'm going to do either a sheet from home depot then cut and router the grooves or I've heard some guys have used fake decking with good results
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CC69Rat · 10-23-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm converting mine now, it's not that difficult but you have to change a lot of stuff to do it right: (as mentioned)

Front bed panel
Rear bed panel (under tailgate)
All cross seals and floor supports
Bed sides and wheel tubs will cross over

Of course your wood and strips.

I bought all my parts off the for sale section of the boards, I gave $300 for the front bed panel, rear bed panel, and cross supports. $90 for inner wheel tubs (good, 95% rust free West Coast metal ) My wheel tubs were all beat up and rusty around the bottom edge. I bought my wood from a local hardwood mill for $170. $75 in the finishing materials .. Cut and finished it myself. Then polished stainless strips and bolts for another $300.

So, you're easily looking at $1,000 just in parts. That's not counting your time or the cost of the materials in paint (should you decide to paint inside the bed)

It's pretty straight forward though, really. Just pretty spendy if you order a kit. If you do it yourself you can save some $$.

10-22-2012, 08:22 PM	#1
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original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Steel floor to wood ?? check out bed wood and parts they have a kit that goes over your steel floor. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Steel floor to wood ?? You will have to replace the front bed panel as it is different. The bed sides will accept either though. I have done this on my Longhorn. I just had to cut the floor, add a 6" section, and reposition a cross member. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Steel floor to wood ?? Mar-k makes conversion kits also. You have to change the front panel that bolts to the bedsides and new cross sills also Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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10-23-2012, 10:37 AM	#9
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Steel floor to wood ?? I'm just going to do a custom one. Mar-k's stuff is awesome, but I use my bed a lot so I'm going to do either a sheet from home depot then cut and router the grooves or I've heard some guys have used fake decking with good results Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-23-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Steel floor to wood ?? I'm converting mine now, it's not that difficult but you have to change a lot of stuff to do it right: (as mentioned) Front bed panel Rear bed panel (under tailgate) All cross seals and floor supports Bed sides and wheel tubs will cross over Of course your wood and strips. I bought all my parts off the for sale section of the boards, I gave $300 for the front bed panel, rear bed panel, and cross supports. $90 for inner wheel tubs (good, 95% rust free West Coast metal ) My wheel tubs were all beat up and rusty around the bottom edge. I bought my wood from a local hardwood mill for $170. $75 in the finishing materials .. Cut and finished it myself. Then polished stainless strips and bolts for another $300. So, you're easily looking at $1,000 just in parts. That's not counting your time or the cost of the materials in paint (should you decide to paint inside the bed) It's pretty straight forward though, really. Just pretty spendy if you order a kit. If you do it yourself you can save some $$. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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