Assembly instructions for a new wood bed??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 10-08-2004, 01:26 PM

I have about everything I need to start fitting together my new SWB wood floor bed. I have heard that the Assembling Your New Bed "pamphlet" that Chevy Duty and others are selling for $3-$4 is not very worthy.

Are there any good online directions/instruction that anyone knows of? Heck, I'll even pay for good ones. I am sure I can figure it out, but it would go much smoother I'm sure with good instructions right in front of me.

I did find ECE's article, but they didn't go in to much detail on assembly.

Thanks!!
Bob

Mudder · 10-08-2004, 01:32 PM

Ya gotta start with the outside boards first. I did mine all by myself and had to start over a couple of times......

Putter · 10-08-2004, 02:17 PM

I started in the middle and worked my way out. Just don't tighten the bolts until all the wood is in place. I had to move a few 1/8" or so.

glock35ipsc · 10-08-2004, 02:31 PM

Is there any assembly that can be started on the floor, then set the bed on the frame? In other words, do the cross sills attach directly to the bed sides, or does the wood go in-between?

Or does all the assembly have to be done on the frame?

Thanks for the help.

HuggerCST · 10-08-2004, 02:48 PM

Hey Glock, just curious, are we talking about a fleet bed, or step?

cdowns · 10-08-2004, 04:21 PM

measure once and cut two maybe three times

Putter · 10-08-2004, 04:32 PM

My wood attached to the cross sills. The cross sills connect to the bed at the angle strips, through the outer board (at least on my stepside). Like if you looked from the top, the bolt goes through the angle strip, then the wood, then the cross sill, followed by the washer & nut.

glock35ipsc · 10-08-2004, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Hey Glock, just curious, are we talking about a fleet bed, or step?

Guess I left that part out. It is fleetside. Every part to assemble the bed is new.

**john** · 10-08-2004, 05:09 PM

I put the wood in without the cross sills to check for fit and mark holes to be drilled. Make sure you have the cross sills in the right way that the braces in the fender well fasten to or they won't bolt up. Good luck John

10-08-2004, 01:26 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Assembly instructions for a new wood bed??? I have about everything I need to start fitting together my new SWB wood floor bed. I have heard that the Assembling Your New Bed "pamphlet" that Chevy Duty and others are selling for $3-$4 is not very worthy. Are there any good online directions/instruction that anyone knows of? Heck, I'll even pay for good ones. I am sure I can figure it out, but it would go much smoother I'm sure with good instructions right in front of me. I did find ECE's article, but they didn't go in to much detail on assembly. Thanks!! Bob __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-08-2004, 02:17 PM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I started in the middle and worked my way out. Just don't tighten the bolts until all the wood is in place. I had to move a few 1/8" or so. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-08-2004, 02:31 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Is there any assembly that can be started on the floor, then set the bed on the frame? In other words, do the cross sills attach directly to the bed sides, or does the wood go in-between? Or does all the assembly have to be done on the frame? Thanks for the help. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-08-2004, 02:48 PM	#5
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Hey Glock, just curious, are we talking about a fleet bed, or step? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-08-2004, 04:21 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	measure once and cut two maybe three times __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-08-2004, 01:32 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Ya gotta start with the outside boards first. I did mine all by myself and had to start over a couple of times......

10-08-2004, 04:32 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	My wood attached to the cross sills. The cross sills connect to the bed at the angle strips, through the outer board (at least on my stepside). Like if you looked from the top, the bolt goes through the angle strip, then the wood, then the cross sill, followed by the washer & nut. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-08-2004, 05:09 PM	#9
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I put the wood in without the cross sills to check for fit and mark holes to be drilled. Make sure you have the cross sills in the right way that the braces in the fender well fasten to or they won't bolt up. Good luck John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/



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