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70 longbed · 02-28-2003, 03:11 PM

In the process of doing a 70 longbed; the floor of the bed has the seemingly typical waves from being loaded down with stuff over the years. Does anyone have a cure or fix for this? I cannot find an aftermarket replacement floor; just pieces, 16"x48", and that would require alot of welding and grinding.

I am not even sure that I could put a new floor in if I had one. Is the floor seperate from the sides?

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2003, 03:26 PM

The floor does unbolt from the sides. you thought about diamond plate steel or aluminum? Kinda expensive to get a sheet in that size, but it would be a cool custom deal is polished, and a good working surface with some sort of spray in bed liner.

Long Knight · 02-28-2003, 03:29 PM

I have the same problem and an probably going to caugh up a big wad of cash and get some diamond plate for mine. It is almost impossible to find a good floor used, definately impossible new at even twice the reasonable price.

70 longbed · 02-28-2003, 03:30 PM

Longhornmail,

Thanks for the info.

I am originally from Mansfield. When I see your avatar, I know why I don't go back. I still have family there (Mansfield) and a brother in Hopewell. He has a welding and fabrication shop wich I sure could use once in awhile, but that snow has to go.

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2003, 03:39 PM

Mansfield...been there quite a bit when i was a kid. My mom was a member of the astronimy club out there and had to drag us kids there too. (really sucks when your 13 yrs old and not interested at all)
Not too far from here either. You'll have to give me a holler next time your up here.
I'm starting to agree with you bout the snow, I had my fun already this year, now I just wish it would all go away.

krazy_texan · 02-28-2003, 04:31 PM

i thought about the diamond plate but i was going to get it in steel and then put a spray in bedliner in it or my other choice was jc whitney, they dont have the whole entire bed floor but they have it in halves

Huck · 02-28-2003, 07:46 PM

Put in some time to search for a straight floor. The floor is spot welded to the floor cross supports which make for a tough replacement if done in pieces. You can disassemble the bed and for the most part it unbolts. There are a couple of welds on the rear where the bed floor ties into the vertical supports. I too need an excellent floor,, haven't found it yet but around here rust is a bigger problem then dents!! Good luck--Huck

wlee · 02-28-2003, 09:28 PM

There was a thread here a while back about this & the guy said something about jacking underneath the bed and using the truck's weight to push out dents - haven't tried it yet, but I'm planning on seeing if it works. Might be easier than a replacement.

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2003, 09:44 PM

Hmmm, never thought of that one...think it'll help on my bed floor?

z71runner · 02-28-2003, 09:57 PM

My bed floor is trashed! Its all dented up from years of use as a furnature hauler from my uncles. I guess I just have to deal with it. I like the rubber floor mat that covers it all up!!! lol

wlee · 03-01-2003, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
Hmmm, never thought of that one...think it'll help on my bed floor?

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02-28-2003, 03:11 PM	#1
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Bed floor straightening In the process of doing a 70 longbed; the floor of the bed has the seemingly typical waves from being loaded down with stuff over the years. Does anyone have a cure or fix for this? I cannot find an aftermarket replacement floor; just pieces, 16"x48", and that would require alot of welding and grinding. I am not even sure that I could put a new floor in if I had one. Is the floor seperate from the sides?

02-28-2003, 03:29 PM	#3
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I have the same problem and an probably going to caugh up a big wad of cash and get some diamond plate for mine. It is almost impossible to find a good floor used, definately impossible new at even twice the reasonable price. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

02-28-2003, 03:30 PM	#4
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Longhornmail, Thanks for the info. I am originally from Mansfield. When I see your avatar, I know why I don't go back. I still have family there (Mansfield) and a brother in Hopewell. He has a welding and fabrication shop wich I sure could use once in awhile, but that snow has to go. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-28-2003, 04:31 PM	#6
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i thought about the diamond plate but i was going to get it in steel and then put a spray in bedliner in it or my other choice was jc whitney, they dont have the whole entire bed floor but they have it in halves __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-28-2003, 09:28 PM	#8
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	There was a thread here a while back about this & the guy said something about jacking underneath the bed and using the truck's weight to push out dents - haven't tried it yet, but I'm planning on seeing if it works. Might be easier than a replacement. __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

02-28-2003, 03:26 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The floor does unbolt from the sides. you thought about diamond plate steel or aluminum? Kinda expensive to get a sheet in that size, but it would be a cool custom deal is polished, and a good working surface with some sort of spray in bed liner.

02-28-2003, 03:39 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Mansfield...been there quite a bit when i was a kid. My mom was a member of the astronimy club out there and had to drag us kids there too. (really sucks when your 13 yrs old and not interested at all) Not too far from here either. You'll have to give me a holler next time your up here. I'm starting to agree with you bout the snow, I had my fun already this year, now I just wish it would all go away.

02-28-2003, 07:46 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Put in some time to search for a straight floor. The floor is spot welded to the floor cross supports which make for a tough replacement if done in pieces. You can disassemble the bed and for the most part it unbolts. There are a couple of welds on the rear where the bed floor ties into the vertical supports. I too need an excellent floor,, haven't found it yet but around here rust is a bigger problem then dents!! Good luck--Huck

02-28-2003, 09:44 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hmmm, never thought of that one...think it'll help on my bed floor?

02-28-2003, 09:57 PM	#10
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	My bed floor is trashed! Its all dented up from years of use as a furnature hauler from my uncles. I guess I just have to deal with it. I like the rubber floor mat that covers it all up!!! lol __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires



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