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fastcam1 · 04-05-2012, 12:40 AM

About to raise mine and was wondering if anyone might know of a thread on it? Only need to raise it 2-3 inches to clear my notch

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YBNORML · 04-05-2012, 01:35 AM

Here's a good one, not the easiest but well worth the effort.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458291

fastcam1 · 04-05-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Here's a good one, not the easiest but well worth the effort.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458291

Right on thanks!
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**robnolimit** · 04-05-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Here's a good one, not the easiest but well worth the effort.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458291

Glad you posted that up. One guy, Owen, did this in about 8 hrs. It looks factory from the top side, and not much cost involved. - mostly time and grinding discs.

YBNORML · 04-05-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

Glad you posted that up. One guy, Owen, did this in about 8 hrs. It looks factory from the top side, and not much cost involved. - mostly time and grinding discs.

Don't forget a significant amount of skill. I am just learning how to weld and have the upmost respect for those who make it look easy!
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duallyjams · 04-05-2012, 08:01 PM

need to remember this

shawno72 · 04-05-2012, 08:05 PM

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need to remember this

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smbrouss70 · 04-07-2012, 09:19 AM

This thread shows how I did mine. This one is a "test" bedside so, the finish isn't up to par, but it easily shows how I raised it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+floor+raising

fastcam1 · 04-07-2012, 12:12 PM

Right on so I've got it all planned out now but still have one question the last cross member on the bed floor in the rear does that move up with the floor or does it stay in place for support for the bed sides?
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72BlckButy · 04-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Nice writeups on those build threads.

jlaird · 04-07-2012, 07:37 PM

I just started mine. Not many pics yet, but if you go to my build thread, I started the inner bed panel.
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smbrouss70 · 04-08-2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Right on so I've got it all planned out now but still have one question the last cross member on the bed floor in the rear does that move up with the floor or does it stay in place for support for the bed sides?
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Mine moved up with the floor, I'll create a brace that runs across where the floor used to be, then cover the gap with some sheetmetal so it doesn't look weird with the tailgate opened.

fastcam1 · 04-08-2012, 02:11 PM

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Mine moved up with the floor, I'll create a brace that runs across where the floor used to be, then cover the gap with some sheetmetal so it doesn't look weird with the tailgate opened.

Ya sounds like a good idea I'll probably do something similar
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jlaird · 04-08-2012, 03:59 PM

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Mine moved up with the floor, I'll create a brace that runs across where the floor used to be, then cover the gap with some sheetmetal so it doesn't look weird with the tailgate opened.

Check 67cheby's build thread for what to in that area. Very nice.
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fastcam1 · 04-09-2012, 12:55 AM

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Check 67cheby's build thread for what to in that area. Very nice.
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Any idea of a page #? 51 pages is a lot to scroll through lol
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04-05-2012, 12:40 AM	#1
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Raising the bed floor About to raise mine and was wondering if anyone might know of a thread on it? Only need to raise it 2-3 inches to clear my notch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

04-05-2012, 01:35 AM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Raising the bed floor Here's a good one, not the easiest but well worth the effort. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458291 __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-05-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Raising the bed floor need to remember this __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#8
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Raising the bed floor This thread shows how I did mine. This one is a "test" bedside so, the finish isn't up to par, but it easily shows how I raised it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+floor+raising __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-07-2012, 12:12 PM	#9
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Raising the bed floor Right on so I've got it all planned out now but still have one question the last cross member on the bed floor in the rear does that move up with the floor or does it stay in place for support for the bed sides? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

04-07-2012, 05:50 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Raising the bed floor Nice writeups on those build threads. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#11
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Raising the bed floor I just started mine. Not many pics yet, but if you go to my build thread, I started the inner bed panel. Posted via Mobile Device



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