Can metal bed be turned into wood bed ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Austin318 · 05-19-2004, 04:25 AM

I searched on the subject but hav'nt found anyone turning a metal bed into a wooden bed. I prefer the wood look.

Tx Firefighter · 05-19-2004, 07:29 AM

Absolutely!

Mar-K company in Oklahoma sells everything you need.

super-k · 05-19-2004, 07:40 AM

I second that reply.Golden State also sells a conversion kit.Do you have a short or long bed?Definate on the SWB,not sure on the LWB.You`ll have to check.

*Gee_Emm* · 05-19-2004, 09:07 AM

You will have to replace the front panel, all the cross members and the rear cross member which will be the hardest part.

ira ashley · 05-19-2004, 03:59 PM

Gee Emm Is Correct + You Also Need The Wood & Metal Strips With Bolts. It Is Costly To Make The Change.
Estimate Cost
Front Panel 129.00
Cross Sills 39.00 Ea You Need 5
Rear Sill 149.00
Wood 350.00
Bed Strips Ss 129.00
Ss Bolt 70.00
These Prices Are New; You Might Be Able To Find Some Of The Parts In A Junk Yard & Save Some.

andyr354 · 05-19-2004, 05:07 PM

can you put sides that were on a metal bed origionally on a wood bed?

busterwivell · 05-19-2004, 05:09 PM

I thought somebody had a kit that just bolts the wood to the metal bed floor.

*Gee_Emm* · 05-19-2004, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyr354

can you put sides that were on a metal bed origionally on a wood bed?

Yes 123456789

Quagmire · 05-19-2004, 06:18 PM

another fan of Mar-k. i used their kit and have seen several others used and they always look great.

there is also a company that makes a complete piece that is just one board cut to fit into your bed and on top of the metal bed. it has the metal bolts/strips and all the other to make it look like you have a wood bed, but you can take it out if you need to haul something and don't want to mess up the wood. heh, now that i think of it, that sounds kinda ricey

so, do you have to swap the front piece of the bed to switch from wood to metal? why is the switch necessary anyway?

lastly, anybody know where you can get the metal floor piece? mar-k can't get it

*Gee_Emm* · 05-19-2004, 07:21 PM

yes the front is different, the bottom bend will be at different heights for wood or metal beds

nturner · 05-21-2004, 01:22 PM

Look at woodandparts@yahoo.com --- everythiong you need for a showdeck.

**guyryan100** · 05-21-2004, 03:03 PM

what about switching beds with another? May save you some money. Otherwise I'd just put the wood down right on top of the metal. If you've a stepside you could even get a sheet of hardwood plywood and cut grooves for metal strips - would be just for looks but would look nice.

toddtheodd · 05-21-2004, 03:30 PM

What would be the benifits of switching to a wooden bed? I have a metal bed and I don't see myself switching to one anytime soon since metal is so durable.

nturner · 05-21-2004, 04:37 PM

The deck from woodandparts@yahoo.com is made to go over any year metal bed and gives you the best of both, and its easily removable if you want to take it out and just use the showdeck when you're showing the truck.

05-19-2004, 04:25 AM	#1
Austin318 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 9	Can metal bed be turned into wood bed ?? I searched on the subject but hav'nt found anyone turning a metal bed into a wooden bed. I prefer the wood look.

05-19-2004, 07:29 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Absolutely! Mar-K company in Oklahoma sells everything you need. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-19-2004, 07:40 AM	#3
super-k Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt.Airy,MD Posts: 123	I second that reply.Golden State also sells a conversion kit.Do you have a short or long bed?Definate on the SWB,not sure on the LWB.You`ll have to check. __________________ 72CheyenneSuperK20CustomCamper350/TH350,A/C 72SierreGrandeK2500350/TH350,A/C 72CustomDeluxeK20CustomCamperSB400/4SPD.A/C 72CustomC10SWB,TH400,project

05-19-2004, 03:59 PM	#5
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	Wood Bed Gee Emm Is Correct + You Also Need The Wood & Metal Strips With Bolts. It Is Costly To Make The Change. Estimate Cost Front Panel 129.00 Cross Sills 39.00 Ea You Need 5 Rear Sill 149.00 Wood 350.00 Bed Strips Ss 129.00 Ss Bolt 70.00 These Prices Are New; You Might Be Able To Find Some Of The Parts In A Junk Yard & Save Some.

05-19-2004, 05:07 PM	#6
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	can you put sides that were on a metal bed origionally on a wood bed? __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

05-19-2004, 09:07 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	You will have to replace the front panel, all the cross members and the rear cross member which will be the hardest part.

05-19-2004, 05:09 PM	#7
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I thought somebody had a kit that just bolts the wood to the metal bed floor. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-19-2004, 06:18 PM	#9
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	another fan of Mar-k. i used their kit and have seen several others used and they always look great. there is also a company that makes a complete piece that is just one board cut to fit into your bed and on top of the metal bed. it has the metal bolts/strips and all the other to make it look like you have a wood bed, but you can take it out if you need to haul something and don't want to mess up the wood. heh, now that i think of it, that sounds kinda ricey so, do you have to swap the front piece of the bed to switch from wood to metal? why is the switch necessary anyway? lastly, anybody know where you can get the metal floor piece? mar-k can't get it __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

05-19-2004, 07:21 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	yes the front is different, the bottom bend will be at different heights for wood or metal beds

05-21-2004, 01:22 PM	#11
nturner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 31	Look at woodandparts@yahoo.com --- everythiong you need for a showdeck. __________________ Vagabond '55

05-21-2004, 03:03 PM	#12
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 470	what about switching beds with another? May save you some money. Otherwise I'd just put the wood down right on top of the metal. If you've a stepside you could even get a sheet of hardwood plywood and cut grooves for metal strips - would be just for looks but would look nice.

05-21-2004, 03:30 PM	#13
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	What would be the benifits of switching to a wooden bed? I have a metal bed and I don't see myself switching to one anytime soon since metal is so durable.

05-21-2004, 04:37 PM	#14
nturner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 31	The deck from woodandparts@yahoo.com is made to go over any year metal bed and gives you the best of both, and its easily removable if you want to take it out and just use the showdeck when you're showing the truck. __________________ Vagabond '55



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