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Barney1970 CST · 10-09-2010, 06:54 AM

I was wondering while I have the bed off my 70 CST C/10 swb this winter to start restoring the truck and replace one cab corner, is there only reason why I can not change my metal bed floor to a wood bed floor. The bed has two small hole in it that I have to fix, could the floor be cut out and wood and strips be installed. I already have new wheel wells for the truck. My 72 lwb has a metal bed and I would just like the 70 to have a wood bed. Is this something that can be done, or leave it alone and fix the two rust spots.
Donnie

dmwphoto · 10-09-2010, 07:05 AM

you can take the floor out and instal a wood bed kit.

19673ontree · 10-09-2010, 07:08 AM

as far as the labor and work to install a wood bed floor it's not bad at all NOW THE PRICE $$ OF ALL THE PART's is another matter , that is the one thing I don't like about my 67 and would change mine if I had the part's ,,,,,,,,,,,

Barney1970 CST · 10-09-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

you can take the floor out and instal a wood bed kit.

Thanks, I figured it could be done. Since the bed is off and the wheel wells are coming out it seems like a good time to tackle it.

Barney1970 CST · 10-09-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

as far as the labor and work to install a wood bed floor it's not bad at all NOW THE PRICE $$ OF ALL THE PART's is another matter , that is the one thing I don't like about my 67 and would change mine if I had the part's ,,,,,,,,,,,

Who did you find to have the best prices for the wood bed kit.

pat 70/71 · 10-09-2010, 12:09 PM

you could make your own wood kit for your bed and just buy the metal strips& hardware & save a lot of$$$ the machining on the lumber isn't that bad for the home shop wood worker with simple tools. table saw, drill, sand paper. the lumber in red oak here in cali anyway would run you$3.25 a board foot(12"x12"x13/16") thats about $185.00 in lumber for a long bed by my estimate. its all about how you want to spend your time&money hope this helps. cheers, Pat

cdowns · 10-09-2010, 12:42 PM

it's not just wood you need

i do believe there's the need to change cross sills too

10-09-2010, 06:54 AM	#1
Barney1970 CST Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chester, Va. Posts: 92	1970 bed question I was wondering while I have the bed off my 70 CST C/10 swb this winter to start restoring the truck and replace one cab corner, is there only reason why I can not change my metal bed floor to a wood bed floor. The bed has two small hole in it that I have to fix, could the floor be cut out and wood and strips be installed. I already have new wheel wells for the truck. My 72 lwb has a metal bed and I would just like the 70 to have a wood bed. Is this something that can be done, or leave it alone and fix the two rust spots. Donnie Last edited by Barney1970 CST; 10-09-2010 at 06:54 AM.

10-09-2010, 07:05 AM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: 1970 bed question you can take the floor out and instal a wood bed kit.

10-09-2010, 07:08 AM	#3
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 1970 bed question as far as the labor and work to install a wood bed floor it's not bad at all NOW THE PRICE $$ OF ALL THE PART's is another matter , that is the one thing I don't like about my 67 and would change mine if I had the part's ,,,,,,,,,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

10-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#6
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: 1970 bed question you could make your own wood kit for your bed and just buy the metal strips& hardware & save a lot of$$$ the machining on the lumber isn't that bad for the home shop wood worker with simple tools. table saw, drill, sand paper. the lumber in red oak here in cali anyway would run you$3.25 a board foot(12"x12"x13/16") thats about $185.00 in lumber for a long bed by my estimate. its all about how you want to spend your time&money hope this helps. cheers, Pat

10-09-2010, 12:42 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 1970 bed question it's not just wood you need i do believe there's the need to change cross sills too __________________ 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



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