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03-20-2002, 08:11 PM

just wondering
can you put a wood bed kit in place of steel
on a fleet side.

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slam33 · 03-20-2002, 08:59 PM

There are kits, I think MaR_K has them. You need to change the front panel and the rear panel. Or find a used wood bed.

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69 longhorn · 03-20-2002, 09:30 PM

all of the box cross sills are also different,I agree if you can find a used box to part out,you will save some cash....69 longhorn.

Rhino · 03-20-2002, 10:11 PM

any body seen kit to do this in reverse or done the conversion...... put a steel bed in a wooden bed truck???

slam33 · 03-20-2002, 10:28 PM

why, you got a wood bed you want to get rid of. mmmmm

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GreenMystChevy · 03-21-2002, 12:38 AM

Another question to throw in on this one, is there any benefit in buying the wood for the wood kits rather than cutting my own to fit? It seems like I would save some money this way.

Longhorn Man · 03-21-2002, 12:57 AM

The wood tha they sell in the kits is dense wood, and it is a direct bolt on.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
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Rhino · 03-21-2002, 01:11 AM

I have found it hard to keep a good finish on the wood bed. It is out in the hot Texas sun, any recomendations on wood finishes?????

Longhorn Man · 03-21-2002, 01:13 AM

Varnish has no UV protection. For a daily driver, you could probably stain it and run it, or just leave it alone. I have no ideas about maybe a clear coat???

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

cali_surfer · 03-21-2002, 08:00 AM

I have a woodbed on my truck and had problems with finding a decent finish that would last. I had varnish on the boards, but it only lasted about 4-6 months before started to peel and receive water damage. What I have on the boards now is 3 coats of automotive clearcoat. It has been 6 months and the wood looks good as new, and its a lot shinier than the varnish ever was. Only downside is the cost. I had left over clearcoat, used about half a gallon, and this stuff costs about $250/gal.

slam33 · 03-21-2002, 10:25 AM

Auto clear coats like LP would give you the longest protection. If this is a real nice bed and a daily driver, I would get a bed mat that I could put in to protect it and pull out when I show it. Your not going to find anything that will look good and give you long life. It's wood it breathes, it moves, it's difficult. Most boat owners know that a great finish on there wood only lasts about a yr.

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Scott>72-GMC · 01-13-2013, 01:26 AM

This is another option. The one I'm looking at cause I like to use my truck as a truck sometimes

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SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 01:34 AM

I do believe it is possible my friend

joesgreen67 · 01-14-2013, 01:49 PM

WOW! Did you really comment on a 10+ year old thread?

SCHRUMGMC · 01-14-2013, 01:50 PM

I didnt do it LOL

71K20chevy · 01-14-2013, 01:53 PM

lol

SCHRUMGMC · 01-14-2013, 02:02 PM

Heck, I didnt even realize it was that old LOL

**70CHEVYBB** · 01-14-2013, 02:51 PM

I am converting form metal to wood. I have purchased the head board cross braces and rear sill. I need too get the dimentions of the wood so I can cut it. I have all the free walnut I need to do the job. I had seen a thread on wood beds but can't find it. One of my daughters boyfriend has woods class in school so he can cut to fit for me. So if some one can direct me to the dimentions would be great.

Scott>72-GMC · 01-14-2013, 02:55 PM

Didn't notice how old this was either whoops
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-14-2013, 02:59 PM

Haha hard to believe its 11 years old 0.0

I CANT BELIEVE HOW FAST TIME IS GOING

quick60 · 01-14-2013, 06:01 PM

It is a valid question though!!

CAN YOU convert a steel floor bed to wood without replacing side end panels?

SCHRUMGMC · 01-14-2013, 06:02 PM

Yes, well I think its possible

Scott>72-GMC · 01-14-2013, 06:33 PM

They make floating floor kits that sit ontop of steel floor looks like real wood floor
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SCHRUMGMC · 01-14-2013, 06:37 PM

Its out of this world expensive

Scott>72-GMC · 01-14-2013, 06:41 PM

I'm sure if ur creative can make ur own like I plan on trying
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03-20-2002, 08:11 PM	#1
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03-20-2002, 08:59 PM	#2
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	There are kits, I think MaR_K has them. You need to change the front panel and the rear panel. Or find a used wood bed. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

03-20-2002, 09:30 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	all of the box cross sills are also different,I agree if you can find a used box to part out,you will save some cash....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-20-2002, 10:11 PM	#4
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	any body seen kit to do this in reverse or done the conversion...... put a steel bed in a wooden bed truck??? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

03-20-2002, 10:28 PM	#5
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	why, you got a wood bed you want to get rid of. mmmmm ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

03-21-2002, 12:38 AM	#6
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Another question to throw in on this one, is there any benefit in buying the wood for the wood kits rather than cutting my own to fit? It seems like I would save some money this way. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

03-21-2002, 12:57 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The wood tha they sell in the kits is dense wood, and it is a direct bolt on. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-21-2002, 01:11 AM	#8
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	I have found it hard to keep a good finish on the wood bed. It is out in the hot Texas sun, any recomendations on wood finishes????? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

03-21-2002, 01:13 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Varnish has no UV protection. For a daily driver, you could probably stain it and run it, or just leave it alone. I have no ideas about maybe a clear coat??? ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-21-2002, 08:00 AM	#10
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	I have a woodbed on my truck and had problems with finding a decent finish that would last. I had varnish on the boards, but it only lasted about 4-6 months before started to peel and receive water damage. What I have on the boards now is 3 coats of automotive clearcoat. It has been 6 months and the wood looks good as new, and its a lot shinier than the varnish ever was. Only downside is the cost. I had left over clearcoat, used about half a gallon, and this stuff costs about $250/gal. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

03-21-2002, 10:25 AM	#11
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Auto clear coats like LP would give you the longest protection. If this is a real nice bed and a daily driver, I would get a bed mat that I could put in to protect it and pull out when I show it. Your not going to find anything that will look good and give you long life. It's wood it breathes, it moves, it's difficult. Most boat owners know that a great finish on there wood only lasts about a yr. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

01-13-2013, 01:34 AM	#13
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed I do believe it is possible my friend __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 01:49 PM	#14
joesgreen67 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Goldsboro NC Posts: 151	Re: wood bed WOW! Did you really comment on a 10+ year old thread?

01-14-2013, 01:50 PM	#15
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed I didnt do it LOL __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 01:53 PM	#16
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: wood bed lol __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck



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01-14-2013, 02:02 PM	#17
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed Heck, I didnt even realize it was that old LOL __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 02:51 PM	#18
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 690	Re: wood bed I am converting form metal to wood. I have purchased the head board cross braces and rear sill. I need too get the dimentions of the wood so I can cut it. I have all the free walnut I need to do the job. I had seen a thread on wood beds but can't find it. One of my daughters boyfriend has woods class in school so he can cut to fit for me. So if some one can direct me to the dimentions would be great.

01-14-2013, 02:55 PM	#19
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: wood bed Didn't notice how old this was either whoops Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2013, 02:59 PM	#20
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed Haha hard to believe its 11 years old 0.0 I CANT BELIEVE HOW FAST TIME IS GOING __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 06:01 PM	#21
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: wood bed It is a valid question though!! CAN YOU convert a steel floor bed to wood without replacing side end panels?

01-14-2013, 06:02 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed Yes, well I think its possible __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 06:33 PM	#23
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: wood bed They make floating floor kits that sit ontop of steel floor looks like real wood floor Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2013, 06:37 PM	#24
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: wood bed Its out of this world expensive __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2013, 06:41 PM	#25
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: wood bed I'm sure if ur creative can make ur own like I plan on trying Posted via Mobile Device

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