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XXL · 07-24-2006, 02:55 PM

Can somebody with a LWB fleetside bed meaures the size of the bedside from front of bed to front edge of wheel opening (see green line). Also, do all of the bed lines stay completely horizontal in this space (the topmost line looks like it might not be exactly horizontal-- see red line)

Primered_69 · 07-24-2006, 05:53 PM

No it does not stay parallel to the ground it tapers downward just slightly. Maybe not even noticable.

I will measue the line from the top of the bed to the body line tonight to be sure for you. As well as the measurement you asked for.

I can get measurements tonight and post tomorrow.

XXL · 07-24-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

No it does not stay parallel to the ground it tapers downward just slightly.

Rats! I was hoping that it didn't start the taper until further back. I would be tacking 2 (or more, depending on their dimensions) together to create a single, wider panel with those body lines in it... so if it's tapering at all, it would show.

Thanks in advance for the measurements.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-24-2006, 08:32 PM

How about using a couple of door skins? They will probably contain most of the curves that you want. You may have to slice and dice them a little, but it would save you time from trying to chop up a bed.

R

Primered_69 · 07-24-2006, 08:38 PM

You know if they both tapered inward on the tailgate it might just look cool.

Primered_69 · 07-24-2006, 08:40 PM

I will post the measurements about 230pm tomorrow when I cone back to work.

Thanks,
Michael

XXL · 07-25-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

How about using a couple of door skins? They will probably contain most of the curves that you want. You may have to slice and dice them a little, but it would save you time from trying to chop up a bed.

Yeah, I've got doors ;-)... so I am going to do my own measurements on the skins this evening. I was going to do it last night but we had an all-night veterinarian visit

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

You know if they both tapered inward on the tailgate it might just look cool.

Possibly... sort of like the old tri-five car trunk emblems.

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Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Sheetmetal measurements and question on body line No it does not stay parallel to the ground it tapers downward just slightly. Maybe not even noticable. I will measue the line from the top of the bed to the body line tonight to be sure for you. As well as the measurement you asked for. I can get measurements tonight and post tomorrow. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 07-24-2006 at 06:10 PM.

07-24-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: Sheetmetal measurements and question on body line How about using a couple of door skins? They will probably contain most of the curves that you want. You may have to slice and dice them a little, but it would save you time from trying to chop up a bed. R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-24-2006, 08:38 PM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Sheetmetal measurements and question on body line You know if they both tapered inward on the tailgate it might just look cool. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

07-24-2006, 08:40 PM	#6
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Sheetmetal measurements and question on body line I will post the measurements about 230pm tomorrow when I cone back to work. Thanks, Michael __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)



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