SWB bed info please!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zooza1 · 01-15-2008, 04:32 PM

I have a wavy slightly rusty swb fleet metal bed.. its really holding up my restoration. what is involved in replacing the metal floor with a factory looking wood floor? detailed info even pics needed. thanks in advance
oh yeah, email at : tomcat_37096@yahoo.com

zooza1 · 01-15-2008, 04:40 PM

i mostly need hardware info the wood info i found on gmc pauls

dan42 · 01-15-2008, 06:55 PM

I don't knw how it's done but I know people on this board have done it - it shouldn't be too complicated - do a google advanced search on it using this site only, something should come up. Good luck.

Mudder · 01-15-2008, 09:31 PM

You can probably get all the bolts in one bag from some of the vendors. I would call some of them and see what they have.

**special-K** · 01-16-2008, 12:10 AM

The cross sills and front panel are different,as well as all the hardware.

MAR-Ktech · 01-16-2008, 07:56 AM

MAR-K has instructions for how to do the conversion at http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf
There are several parts you need to do the conversion. The bed sides and wheel tubs can be re-used.
PART LIST: REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 Set Bed Strips
1 Set Bed Wood
1 Each Bed Bolt Kit
1 Each Wood Floor Rear Cross Sill
3 (Short Bed) Cross Sills
5 (Long Bed) Cross Sills
1 Each Reinforcement Strip - 72”
1 Each Reinforcement Strip - 49”
1 Each Wood Floor Front Bed Panel or Adaptor Flange
1 Single Exhaust Exhaust Heat Shield or
2 Dual Exhaust Exhaust Heat Shield (these are optional but recommended)
All of these parts are made by MAR-K. Hope this helps.

01-15-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
zooza1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Linden, Tn. Posts: 232	SWB bed info please!!! I have a wavy slightly rusty swb fleet metal bed.. its really holding up my restoration. what is involved in replacing the metal floor with a factory looking wood floor? detailed info even pics needed. thanks in advance oh yeah, email at : tomcat_37096@yahoo.com Last edited by zooza1; 01-15-2008 at 04:39 PM.

01-15-2008, 04:40 PM	#2
zooza1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Linden, Tn. Posts: 232	Re: SWB bed info please!!! i mostly need hardware info the wood info i found on gmc pauls

01-15-2008, 06:55 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: SWB bed info please!!! I don't knw how it's done but I know people on this board have done it - it shouldn't be too complicated - do a google advanced search on it using this site only, something should come up. Good luck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-15-2008, 09:31 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: SWB bed info please!!! You can probably get all the bolts in one bag from some of the vendors. I would call some of them and see what they have.

01-16-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
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01-16-2008, 07:56 AM	#6
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: SWB bed info please!!! MAR-K has instructions for how to do the conversion at http://www.mar-k.com/67-72conv.pdf There are several parts you need to do the conversion. The bed sides and wheel tubs can be re-used. PART LIST: REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION QTY DESCRIPTION 1 Set Bed Strips 1 Set Bed Wood 1 Each Bed Bolt Kit 1 Each Wood Floor Rear Cross Sill 3 (Short Bed) Cross Sills 5 (Long Bed) Cross Sills 1 Each Reinforcement Strip - 72” 1 Each Reinforcement Strip - 49” 1 Each Wood Floor Front Bed Panel or Adaptor Flange 1 Single Exhaust Exhaust Heat Shield or 2 Dual Exhaust Exhaust Heat Shield (these are optional but recommended) All of these parts are made by MAR-K. Hope this helps. __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks



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