anyone ever converted steel bed to wood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gene · 07-25-2003, 10:33 AM

My bed floor is a little rough and after a bad experience with spray in bedliner(home job) I am wanting my bed to look like this beautiful one. Anyone know where to get the stainless hold down strips?

hank · 07-25-2003, 11:10 AM

i'm looking at doing this down the road as well. looks sharp and it's usable at the same time.

i believe any of the distributors will be able to get you a kit. lot's of options as far as wood, sills and strips.

one question i have is do you need a new front bed panel or does the adapter angle they sell to weld to your existing panel really work? or would it be better to get a whole new front panel? that would suck because i just painted my truck.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-25-2003, 12:01 PM

We sell what you need. Here is a link to where you will find them in our website:

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Bed%20wood%20.htm

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ozarkhippie · 07-25-2003, 07:28 PM

I've been thinking of this also. What all do you have to change to convert from a steel floor to wood. Would the wood floor be heavier or lighter than a steel floor?

*rickspickuppart* · 07-25-2003, 07:36 PM

I have converted a few over to wood and they are a little heavier but not enough to make a big difference, to convert one you have to change the headboard, the rear splash panel and the bed stringers in addition to getting the wood bed kit, I also have them for sale PM me and I can get you a price for the kit.

Class of 69 · 07-25-2003, 07:41 PM

Don't know for sure, but I think the wood is a little heavier. To change over, you need: all wood floor cross members, including the rear sill, and the front panel, wood ( of course ) and all the strips, and a bolt kit. All parts are available aftermarket thru several vendors. Complete change over kit runs about $1300.00, depending on what wood you want.

07-25-2003, 10:33 AM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	anyone ever converted steel bed to wood? My bed floor is a little rough and after a bad experience with spray in bedliner(home job) I am wanting my bed to look like this beautiful one. Anyone know where to get the stainless hold down strips? Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-25-2003, 11:10 AM	#2
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	yes i'm looking at doing this down the road as well. looks sharp and it's usable at the same time. i believe any of the distributors will be able to get you a kit. lot's of options as far as wood, sills and strips. one question i have is do you need a new front bed panel or does the adapter angle they sell to weld to your existing panel really work? or would it be better to get a whole new front panel? that would suck because i just painted my truck.

07-25-2003, 12:01 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	We sell what you need. Here is a link to where you will find them in our website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Bed%20wood%20.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-25-2003, 07:28 PM	#4
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I've been thinking of this also. What all do you have to change to convert from a steel floor to wood. Would the wood floor be heavier or lighter than a steel floor? __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

07-25-2003, 07:41 PM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Don't know for sure, but I think the wood is a little heavier. To change over, you need: all wood floor cross members, including the rear sill, and the front panel, wood ( of course ) and all the strips, and a bolt kit. All parts are available aftermarket thru several vendors. Complete change over kit runs about $1300.00, depending on what wood you want. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

07-25-2003, 07:36 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I have converted a few over to wood and they are a little heavier but not enough to make a big difference, to convert one you have to change the headboard, the rear splash panel and the bed stringers in addition to getting the wood bed kit, I also have them for sale PM me and I can get you a price for the kit.



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