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tim21391 · 12-26-2008, 08:11 PM

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...%20cab%20floor

cheaper one

or

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...uter%20ext.htm

little more expensive

i dont know which one to get.. dad wants cheaper one but would the cheap one be fine??

71swb4x4 · 12-26-2008, 08:26 PM

Do you have your truck apart yet? If not, you may want to wait until you have pulled it apart and are 100% certain that you only need 4" of floor.

If you are certain, I would call Manes on Monday and ask them what the differences of the two pieces are. I don't see an explanation of differences on the website. Maybe one covers a little more area? Maybe it is simply quality of the piece? The only way to know is to ask.

tim21391 · 12-26-2008, 08:42 PM

well truck is tore apart as in seat and tank is out and bed is off to do corners as well.... but rockers havent been cut out... the only thing i need is the section that has a hole for the seat belts.... rest of floor is good... i wont know til monday thats when we start cutting..

**too much stuff** · 12-26-2008, 09:16 PM

Pretty sure they both support the board. I have bought from wes at classic heartbeat and not had any problems. I have not used manes yet. Send wes a PM and maybe he can explain the difference. Good luck.

tim21391 · 12-27-2008, 02:19 AM

i have been messaging wes a bunch and i hope hes not sick of me haha

thirdstreettito · 12-27-2008, 07:40 AM

No real difference, I believe they get there parts from the same manufacturer.

cdowns · 12-27-2008, 10:11 AM

if all you need is the small section where the seatbelt mounts i'd spend some time and effort to fabricate the piece myself either one is alot of money to spend for that small easily made piece

msgross · 12-27-2008, 10:55 AM

PM tri_pro automotive too. He can fill you in on all the details.

THis piece might work as well, or just get a $10 piece of steel from Lowes and patch your floor..

http://www.tri-proautomotive.com/ser...tion%2C/Detail

piecesparts · 12-27-2008, 12:47 PM

Odds are they both came from the same manufacturer. It is what the sales person wants for them that makes them a good deal or not. Since you live in Salina, you can actually drive to the Manes Truck Parts business and see the product before picking them up.

tim21391 · 12-27-2008, 10:46 PM

wheres he out of?

piecesparts · 12-28-2008, 10:07 AM

Where is WHO out of?

**mr48chev** · 12-28-2008, 10:21 AM

I've had the piece that ClassicHeartbeat shows in my hands when I visited Wes at his store and it is a quality piece.
I don't know about the other one but if you are close enough to drive over and take a look before buying that may be the thing to do. There is something to be said for being able to lay your hands on the part and be able to tell your self "Oh Yea" or "oh no" before laying out the cash.

12-26-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Which piece is better?? http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...%20cab%20floor cheaper one or http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...uter%20ext.htm little more expensive i dont know which one to get.. dad wants cheaper one but would the cheap one be fine?? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

12-26-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Which piece is better?? Do you have your truck apart yet? If not, you may want to wait until you have pulled it apart and are 100% certain that you only need 4" of floor. If you are certain, I would call Manes on Monday and ask them what the differences of the two pieces are. I don't see an explanation of differences on the website. Maybe one covers a little more area? Maybe it is simply quality of the piece? The only way to know is to ask. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-26-2008, 08:42 PM	#3
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Which piece is better?? well truck is tore apart as in seat and tank is out and bed is off to do corners as well.... but rockers havent been cut out... the only thing i need is the section that has a hole for the seat belts.... rest of floor is good... i wont know til monday thats when we start cutting.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

12-26-2008, 09:16 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,737	Re: Which piece is better?? Pretty sure they both support the board. I have bought from wes at classic heartbeat and not had any problems. I have not used manes yet. Send wes a PM and maybe he can explain the difference. Good luck. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-27-2008, 02:19 AM	#5
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Which piece is better?? i have been messaging wes a bunch and i hope hes not sick of me haha __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

12-27-2008, 07:40 AM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Which piece is better?? No real difference, I believe they get there parts from the same manufacturer. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-27-2008, 10:11 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Which piece is better?? if all you need is the small section where the seatbelt mounts i'd spend some time and effort to fabricate the piece myself either one is alot of money to spend for that small easily made piece __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 12-27-2008 at 10:13 AM.

12-27-2008, 10:55 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Which piece is better?? PM tri_pro automotive too. He can fill you in on all the details. THis piece might work as well, or just get a $10 piece of steel from Lowes and patch your floor.. http://www.tri-proautomotive.com/ser...tion%2C/Detail __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-27-2008, 12:47 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Which piece is better?? Odds are they both came from the same manufacturer. It is what the sales person wants for them that makes them a good deal or not. Since you live in Salina, you can actually drive to the Manes Truck Parts business and see the product before picking them up.

12-27-2008, 10:46 PM	#10
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Which piece is better?? wheres he out of? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

12-28-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Which piece is better?? Where is WHO out of?

12-28-2008, 10:21 AM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,518	Re: Which piece is better?? I've had the piece that ClassicHeartbeat shows in my hands when I visited Wes at his store and it is a quality piece. I don't know about the other one but if you are close enough to drive over and take a look before buying that may be the thing to do. There is something to be said for being able to lay your hands on the part and be able to tell your self "Oh Yea" or "oh no" before laying out the cash.



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