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**CUSTOM/10** · 04-21-2013, 10:41 AM

Can someone tell me how to tell the difference between headboards for metal floors verses wood floors ? I have one but not sure witch it is for.

Thanks Gary

Sammy · 04-21-2013, 05:17 PM

Heard the differences are the lip or flange on the bottom where the wood or metal floor would overlap. Does anyone have a pic of the differences? I am curious also if it is possible to modify a metal head board for one to suit the wood.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-21-2013, 05:19 PM

Speaking of Headboards, I need for for my 59

Mr Chevorlet · 04-21-2013, 05:22 PM

The only difference I know of is, the one for the wood floor is 1/2 in taller. Sorry I don't know what that height is right now. When I get to the shop I will measure it and post the height

Sammy · 04-21-2013, 05:30 PM

If it is a slight 1/2" difference is it possible to use an angle strip for the sides of a step bed to raise or lower for the header? Still looking for pics if anyone has them.

1moretime · 04-21-2013, 06:43 PM

Look at this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?t=533405It shows pictures of my headboard. The bolt holes in the head board did not line up for the wood. All the other holes in the bed braces ect did line up. I did not have to put any angle strip in the front. In the end I just drilled new holes in it.

SS Tim · 04-21-2013, 07:42 PM

The parts manual shows 19.5" for the metal and 20.5" for the wood floor. These are very likely rounded as a parts reference. The bed wood itself is about .75-.81" thick. The factory inside spec height is 19.22" for either style from the rub strip to the top of the bed. The bed wood itself rests on the front angle and is clamped to it by the strips.
Remember if you are doing a metal to wood conversion the front panel is taller (extending lower), all the sills are shorter for the thicker wood and the rear sill is different with a lip for the wood to lay in just forward of the tailgate.
While I am sure it is possible to alter a front panel by extending it down the differnce, remember you will be welding to a single layer panel at or just above the floor line.

Here are two pictures of a wood bed being documented and its faults are labeled. Plus a factory general bed spec table.

SS Tim · 04-21-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1moretime

Look at this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?t=533405It shows pictures of my headboard. The bolt holes in the head board did not line up for the wood. All the other holes in the bed braces ect did line up. I did not have to put any angle strip in the front. In the end I just drilled new holes in it.

1moretime I am just not seeing you situation as relevant though the pictures were nice. Stepsides came from the factory with wood floors without a metal option. So your front, sides and sills already allow for the wood thickness.

SS Tim · 04-21-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Speaking of Headboards, I need for for my 59

The 47-59 classifieds would be the place to look for a used front panel not here in the 67-72 message board.

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-22-2013, 09:29 AM

Tim

Thanks for the info !!!

I'll have to measure it tonight to see witch I have !

Thanks again !
Gary

04-21-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	? Headbaord metal / wood Can someone tell me how to tell the difference between headboards for metal floors verses wood floors ? I have one but not sure witch it is for. Thanks Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 04-21-2013 at 12:32 PM.

04-21-2013, 05:17 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood Heard the differences are the lip or flange on the bottom where the wood or metal floor would overlap. Does anyone have a pic of the differences? I am curious also if it is possible to modify a metal head board for one to suit the wood. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-21-2013, 05:19 PM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood Speaking of Headboards, I need for for my 59 __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-21-2013, 05:22 PM	#4
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood The only difference I know of is, the one for the wood floor is 1/2 in taller. Sorry I don't know what that height is right now. When I get to the shop I will measure it and post the height __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

04-21-2013, 05:30 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood If it is a slight 1/2" difference is it possible to use an angle strip for the sides of a step bed to raise or lower for the header? Still looking for pics if anyone has them. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-21-2013, 06:43 PM	#6
1moretime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Indiana Posts: 113	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood Look at this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...php?t=533405It shows pictures of my headboard. The bolt holes in the head board did not line up for the wood. All the other holes in the bed braces ect did line up. I did not have to put any angle strip in the front. In the end I just drilled new holes in it. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Stepside 250, 3 on tree

04-21-2013, 07:42 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood The parts manual shows 19.5" for the metal and 20.5" for the wood floor. These are very likely rounded as a parts reference. The bed wood itself is about .75-.81" thick. The factory inside spec height is 19.22" for either style from the rub strip to the top of the bed. The bed wood itself rests on the front angle and is clamped to it by the strips. Remember if you are doing a metal to wood conversion the front panel is taller (extending lower), all the sills are shorter for the thicker wood and the rear sill is different with a lip for the wood to lay in just forward of the tailgate. While I am sure it is possible to alter a front panel by extending it down the differnce, remember you will be welding to a single layer panel at or just above the floor line. Here are two pictures of a wood bed being documented and its faults are labeled. Plus a factory general bed spec table. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-22-2013, 09:29 AM	#10
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: ? Headbaord metal / wood Tim Thanks for the info !!! I'll have to measure it tonight to see witch I have ! Thanks again ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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