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Praxiss454 · 10-22-2016, 05:55 PM

I'm replacing my bed wood in my 65 short bed fleetside and had trouble with the bolts holding the wheel well cover down, and had to cut a few. Anyone got a part number for these, or know where I can buy em?

Also, anyone have feedback on the LMC Truck steel bed strips and hardware? I plan to paint em black so I was thinking stainless steel isn't worth the extra spend but looking for opinions.

**Clyde65** · 10-22-2016, 07:52 PM

Go with Mar-K best products AND made in USA!!

Praxiss454 · 10-22-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Go with Mar-K best products AND made in USA!!

An order of steel strips and a bolt kit on LMC Truck comes to ~$118 after shipping, compared to ~$190 from Mar-K, so that probably ain't happening.

**Clyde65** · 10-23-2016, 01:40 PM

Well I understand what your saying. You get what you pay for imo, LMC has mostly Chinese stuff and their customer service for me has been less than "ok".

I wish you luck in your build!

Praxiss454 · 10-23-2016, 02:22 PM

Does anyone know whether the bed strip bolt kits include the bolts that go around the edge of the bed, including over the wheel covers? Or do I have to get a separate bolt kit for that? Thanks

**Clyde65** · 10-23-2016, 07:18 PM

They all come in a kit except the bed mounting bolts.

Praxiss454 · 10-23-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

They all come in a kit except the bed mounting bolts.

Looks like you're right from the pictures I can find. However, I also see that the strips from both Mar-K and LMC Truck come with square punched holes and square neck carriage bolts, instead of round holes and a ribbed neck carriage bolt like my truck currently has. I wonder the reason why. Probably just cheaper.

I am debating whether I should re-use my original bed strips or spring for new ones. This isn't gonna be a show truck and I kinda want to keep the original parts where possible.

LT1 Burb · 10-23-2016, 11:37 PM

Those bolts are just regular 3/8 carriage bolts that you can get at Home Depot or Lowes.

**Clyde65** · 10-24-2016, 12:11 PM

As long as your ok with them, I would use them.
The bolts are 3/8 and 5/16 I believe. Both 1.25 long I think.

10-22-2016, 05:55 PM	#1
Praxiss454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 519	Bed hardware questions I'm replacing my bed wood in my 65 short bed fleetside and had trouble with the bolts holding the wheel well cover down, and had to cut a few. Anyone got a part number for these, or know where I can buy em? Also, anyone have feedback on the LMC Truck steel bed strips and hardware? I plan to paint em black so I was thinking stainless steel isn't worth the extra spend but looking for opinions. __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 SWB Fleetside L6 230 - SOLD Thanks everyone for the help over the years.

10-22-2016, 07:52 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bed hardware questions Go with Mar-K best products AND made in USA!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-23-2016, 01:40 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bed hardware questions Well I understand what your saying. You get what you pay for imo, LMC has mostly Chinese stuff and their customer service for me has been less than "ok". I wish you luck in your build! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-23-2016, 02:22 PM	#5
Praxiss454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 519	Re: Bed hardware questions Does anyone know whether the bed strip bolt kits include the bolts that go around the edge of the bed, including over the wheel covers? Or do I have to get a separate bolt kit for that? Thanks __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 SWB Fleetside L6 230 - SOLD Thanks everyone for the help over the years.

10-23-2016, 07:18 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bed hardware questions They all come in a kit except the bed mounting bolts. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-23-2016, 11:37 PM	#8
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Bed hardware questions Those bolts are just regular 3/8 carriage bolts that you can get at Home Depot or Lowes.

10-24-2016, 12:11 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bed hardware questions As long as your ok with them, I would use them. The bolts are 3/8 and 5/16 I believe. Both 1.25 long I think. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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