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jrsmith_2010 · 08-02-2008, 01:55 PM

i am wantin to do something different for the bed of my 79, either wood or bedliner. has anyone done this or somethin different? please post pics if u got em

**N2TRUX** · 08-02-2008, 02:02 PM

The bed on my 77 was in great shape and the paint was nice. I wanted the ability to haul an ice chest, chairs, etc when I go cruisin. I didn't think a spray in liner would look right so I went with a rubber bed mat. It protects the bed, doesn't allow things to slide around, and like nice without drawing attention to itself.

jrsmith_2010 · 08-02-2008, 02:10 PM

where did u get the rubber mat for the bed? pics?

ARAMP1 · 08-02-2008, 05:06 PM

This probably isn't what your looking for, but it is different.

I'm planning on painting my truck next spring/summer. When the bed is off, I'm taking it apart and redoing the floor and headboard with 1/4" diamond plate steel. I'll be incorperating flush mount tie downs and lights in the sides of the bed too (so I've got more light than just the standard cargo light). I've also thought about incorperating some sort of trunk (similar to a honda ridgeline), but I'm guessing that it will be enough asspain without that. Then after all that will come the LineX.

mbgmike · 08-02-2008, 07:35 PM

Heres one we just did for a customer. Not bad for $275.00

mbgmike · 08-02-2008, 07:42 PM

here is pic

79gmcsierragrande · 08-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Not on this truck but on my last truck my dad got a hold of some horse trailer rubber for free and gave it to me. It’s like 5/8” or 3/4” thick and come in 4’X8’ sheets. I have no idea how much it cost but it really protects the bed.

jrsmith_2010 · 08-02-2008, 10:11 PM

well im lookin for something that looks good, but not TOO good, idk what that means for me to get tho

87Lowrider · 08-03-2008, 06:33 PM

I have a rubber mat in my bed. I got it from LMC for $79. It fits great & even has the cutouts for dual tanks.

Kenny

babyJay · 08-03-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

I have a rubber mat in my bed. I got it from LMC for $79. It fits great & even has the cutouts for dual tanks.

Kenny

I have one of these also in my 87. I haul loads of scrap steel, and have yet to damage it.

Pushrod226 · 08-04-2008, 12:04 AM

I made mine out of wood. It also has hinges at the front of the bed floor so I can get at the suspension and brakes easily. So for the heaviest load was 836 lbs of lasts years used up parts goin to the scrapper. I also have a rubber mat to lay over it when needed.

08-02-2008, 01:55 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	What did u do to your beds? i am wantin to do something different for the bed of my 79, either wood or bedliner. has anyone done this or somethin different? please post pics if u got em

08-02-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did u do to your beds? The bed on my 77 was in great shape and the paint was nice. I wanted the ability to haul an ice chest, chairs, etc when I go cruisin. I didn't think a spray in liner would look right so I went with a rubber bed mat. It protects the bed, doesn't allow things to slide around, and like nice without drawing attention to itself. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-02-2008, 02:10 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did u do to your beds? where did u get the rubber mat for the bed? pics?

08-02-2008, 05:06 PM	#4
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: What did u do to your beds? This probably isn't what your looking for, but it is different. I'm planning on painting my truck next spring/summer. When the bed is off, I'm taking it apart and redoing the floor and headboard with 1/4" diamond plate steel. I'll be incorperating flush mount tie downs and lights in the sides of the bed too (so I've got more light than just the standard cargo light). I've also thought about incorperating some sort of trunk (similar to a honda ridgeline), but I'm guessing that it will be enough asspain without that. Then after all that will come the LineX. Last edited by ARAMP1; 08-02-2008 at 05:07 PM.

08-02-2008, 07:35 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: What did u do to your beds? Heres one we just did for a customer. Not bad for $275.00

08-02-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: What did u do to your beds? here is pic Attached Images

08-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#7
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: What did u do to your beds? Not on this truck but on my last truck my dad got a hold of some horse trailer rubber for free and gave it to me. It’s like 5/8” or 3/4” thick and come in 4’X8’ sheets. I have no idea how much it cost but it really protects the bed. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

08-02-2008, 10:11 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did u do to your beds? well im lookin for something that looks good, but not TOO good, idk what that means for me to get tho

08-03-2008, 06:33 PM	#9
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did u do to your beds? I have a rubber mat in my bed. I got it from LMC for $79. It fits great & even has the cutouts for dual tanks. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

08-04-2008, 12:04 AM	#11
Pushrod226 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Joliet IL. Posts: 64	Re: What did u do to your beds? I made mine out of wood. It also has hinges at the front of the bed floor so I can get at the suspension and brakes easily. So for the heaviest load was 836 lbs of lasts years used up parts goin to the scrapper. I also have a rubber mat to lay over it when needed.



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