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the70chev · 07-24-2006, 02:01 PM

Hi everyone reading this, I'm new to the forum. I have a 70 Chevy SWB FWD fleetside. I went fixed it up and restored it about 12 yrs ago, but I never did anything about the bed. I'm from Reno NV. Yeah the home of Hot August Nights, what's this you ask it's a yealy car show that went big really big, 5000 entries plus 2000 plus other classic (72 and older) cars and trucks attend it's a week long event, lots of fun.
Any way I'm getting my truck panted again now and I want to put a new bed kit in it I'm going to shop around Hot August Nigths and find the best price on oak, bolts, and of coarse the stainless steel steel strips. I would appreciate any tips or hints on doing this bed kit up really nice. Sorry about the drawn out intro.

the70chev

BowTieOgre · 07-24-2006, 02:16 PM

Welcome to the site!

I have been shopping around for a wood kit myself and the best price i have found is from classicParts. Im not sure of the quality but its about $170 cheaper than most of the others. I think I priced it one day and with the wood, stainless bolts, bed bolts, mounting pads and rear cross sill it was right around $550...not too bad.

the70chev · 07-24-2006, 04:13 PM

hey bowtieorg thanks for the prices on the bed kit I'll check it out,

have you ever put a kit in before or helped someone

the70chev · 07-24-2006, 04:29 PM

bowtieogre I just called classic parts (formerly Chevy Duty) and she said it's a white oak. And I talked to this guy that's refinishing the original floor in my house and he told me that the white oak is more durable than a red oak. I hope that this helps in your decision making and let me know if you have any experience on these bed wood kits.

BowTieOgre · 07-24-2006, 04:31 PM

No on both counts. If you search the 67-72 msg section you can find threads like this and this. Plenty of guys and gals on the boards that have experience...just have to coax them out of hiding or search for old posts. Hope that helps.

jsbgump · 07-24-2006, 05:28 PM

Welcome to the board

krue · 07-24-2006, 10:13 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Ask over on the 67-72 Message Board and you'll get more replies.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-25-2006, 01:07 AM

To The Boards From The Great White North!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2006, 05:35 PM

From West TN

oj70chevy · 07-26-2006, 09:41 AM

welcome from san antonio,texas.

86swb · 07-28-2006, 12:09 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-12-2006, 01:46 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

CAL 58 GMC · 12-28-2006, 11:49 PM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

shaneschevys · 12-29-2006, 01:49 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

FarmTruk · 12-29-2006, 04:39 AM

Welcome from Wallburg, NC.

**Ron 586** · 01-15-2007, 01:22 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

07-24-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
the70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 14	About those bed kits Hi everyone reading this, I'm new to the forum. I have a 70 Chevy SWB FWD fleetside. I went fixed it up and restored it about 12 yrs ago, but I never did anything about the bed. I'm from Reno NV. Yeah the home of Hot August Nights, what's this you ask it's a yealy car show that went big really big, 5000 entries plus 2000 plus other classic (72 and older) cars and trucks attend it's a week long event, lots of fun. Any way I'm getting my truck panted again now and I want to put a new bed kit in it I'm going to shop around Hot August Nigths and find the best price on oak, bolts, and of coarse the stainless steel steel strips. I would appreciate any tips or hints on doing this bed kit up really nice. Sorry about the drawn out intro. the70chev

07-24-2006, 02:16 PM	#2
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: About those bed kits Welcome to the site! I have been shopping around for a wood kit myself and the best price i have found is from classicParts. Im not sure of the quality but its about $170 cheaper than most of the others. I think I priced it one day and with the wood, stainless bolts, bed bolts, mounting pads and rear cross sill it was right around $550...not too bad. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

07-24-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
the70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 14	Re: About those bed kits hey bowtieorg thanks for the prices on the bed kit I'll check it out, have you ever put a kit in before or helped someone

07-24-2006, 04:29 PM	#4
the70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 14	Re: About those bed kits bowtieogre I just called classic parts (formerly Chevy Duty) and she said it's a white oak. And I talked to this guy that's refinishing the original floor in my house and he told me that the white oak is more durable than a red oak. I hope that this helps in your decision making and let me know if you have any experience on these bed wood kits.

07-24-2006, 04:31 PM	#5
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: About those bed kits No on both counts. If you search the 67-72 msg section you can find threads like this and this. Plenty of guys and gals on the boards that have experience...just have to coax them out of hiding or search for old posts. Hope that helps. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

07-24-2006, 05:28 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: About those bed kits Welcome to the board __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-24-2006, 10:13 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: About those bed kits Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Ask over on the 67-72 Message Board and you'll get more replies. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-25-2006, 01:07 AM	#8
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07-25-2006, 05:35 PM	#9
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07-26-2006, 09:41 AM	#10
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07-28-2006, 12:09 AM	#11
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08-12-2006, 01:46 AM	#12
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12-28-2006, 11:49 PM	#13
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12-29-2006, 01:49 AM	#14
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12-29-2006, 04:39 AM	#15
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01-15-2007, 01:22 AM	#16
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: About those bed kits Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

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