What year was all steel floor beds made - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rs74** · 01-25-2013, 11:25 PM

I don't know if it makes a differens in short or long beds. Just wondered when they went from wood to steel. Also is there any differences in the beds between the 67-72's.

Scott>72-GMC · 01-25-2013, 11:37 PM

Side marker lights I believe weren't on the 67
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SS Tim · 01-25-2013, 11:39 PM

The steel floor was standard in all Fleetside beds except the C20-30 8.5' Longhorns. A wood floor was optional in all 6.5 and 8' Fleetside beds. Longhorns were offered with only wood floors. Stepsides in 6.5, 8 and 9' were offered only in wood.

**rs74** · 01-25-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The steel floor was standard in all Fleetside beds except the C20-30 8.5' Longhorns. A wood floor was optional in all 6.5 and 8' Fleetside beds. Longhorns were offered with only wood floors. Stepsides in 6.5, 8 and 9' were offered only in wood.

I just thought they was all wood up until a change over sometime along the way. Learning something new everyday here. Love the forum. Thanks Tim

**too much stuff** · 01-26-2013, 12:00 AM

Boy, tim sure knows his stuff!
The wood floor was actually used into the square body also. Maybe 75 or 76?

chipflyer · 01-26-2013, 12:23 AM

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The steel floor was standard in all Fleetside beds except the C20-30 8.5' Longhorns. A wood floor was optional in all 6.5 and 8' Fleetside beds. Longhorns were offered with only wood floors. Stepsides in 6.5, 8 and 9' were offered only in wood.

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Boy, tim sure knows his stuff!

Agreed Eric, this forum needs a "Like" button.

STOCKISH · 01-26-2013, 12:53 AM

I was about to say that^^ SS Tim has some knowledge up there for sure!

**special-K** · 01-26-2013, 11:36 AM

To answer your question,the change over year was '67. '66 was the last year for all pickups having wood floor. '67 was the first year for steel floors and,as mentioned,the first year the wood floor became an option in Fleetside/Wideside. '87 was the last wood floor pickup with the Stepside/Fendersides...Last year for those beds,period.

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the support guys! Here is a picture too good not to post here showing the various bed sizes. Lke Special-K expanded on the steel started in '67, the wood stepside went on until the end of production in '87 and the wood fleetside option ended in '80.

01-25-2013, 11:25 PM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	What year was all steel floor beds made I don't know if it makes a differens in short or long beds. Just wondered when they went from wood to steel. Also is there any differences in the beds between the 67-72's.

01-25-2013, 11:37 PM	#2
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made Side marker lights I believe weren't on the 67 Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 11:39 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made The steel floor was standard in all Fleetside beds except the C20-30 8.5' Longhorns. A wood floor was optional in all 6.5 and 8' Fleetside beds. Longhorns were offered with only wood floors. Stepsides in 6.5, 8 and 9' were offered only in wood. __________________ 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

01-26-2013, 12:00 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made Boy, tim sure knows his stuff! The wood floor was actually used into the square body also. Maybe 75 or 76? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-26-2013, 12:53 AM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made I was about to say that^^ SS Tim has some knowledge up there for sure! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-26-2013, 11:36 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made To answer your question,the change over year was '67. '66 was the last year for all pickups having wood floor. '67 was the first year for steel floors and,as mentioned,the first year the wood floor became an option in Fleetside/Wideside. '87 was the last wood floor pickup with the Stepside/Fendersides...Last year for those beds,period. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2013, 10:50 AM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What year was all steel floor beds made Thanks for the support guys! Here is a picture too good not to post here showing the various bed sizes. Lke Special-K expanded on the steel started in '67, the wood stepside went on until the end of production in '87 and the wood fleetside option ended in '80. 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



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