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just wondering
can you put a wood bed kit in place of steel on a fleet side. ------------------ 72BLUE C10 SWB 86BLUE K10 LWB 87RED S10 SWB 89RED S10 SWB |
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There are kits, I think MaR_K has them. You need to change the front panel and the rear panel. Or find a used wood bed.
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all of the box cross sills are also different,I agree if you can find a used box to part out,you will save some cash....69 longhorn.
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any body seen kit to do this in reverse or done the conversion...... put a steel bed in a wooden bed truck???
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why, you got a wood bed you want to get rid of. mmmmm
------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>
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Another question to throw in on this one, is there any benefit in buying the wood for the wood kits rather than cutting my own to fit? It seems like I would save some money this way.
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The wood tha they sell in the kits is dense wood, and it is a direct bolt on.
------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! ![]() Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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I have found it hard to keep a good finish on the wood bed. It is out in the hot Texas sun, any recomendations on wood finishes?????
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Varnish has no UV protection. For a daily driver, you could probably stain it and run it, or just leave it alone. I have no ideas about maybe a clear coat???
------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! ![]() Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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I have a woodbed on my truck and had problems with finding a decent finish that would last. I had varnish on the boards, but it only lasted about 4-6 months before started to peel and receive water damage. What I have on the boards now is 3 coats of automotive clearcoat. It has been 6 months and the wood looks good as new, and its a lot shinier than the varnish ever was. Only downside is the cost. I had left over clearcoat, used about half a gallon, and this stuff costs about $250/gal.
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Auto clear coats like LP would give you the longest protection. If this is a real nice bed and a daily driver, I would get a bed mat that I could put in to protect it and pull out when I show it. Your not going to find anything that will look good and give you long life. It's wood it breathes, it moves, it's difficult. Most boat owners know that a great finish on there wood only lasts about a yr.
------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>
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Re: wood bed
This is another option. The one I'm looking at cause I like to use my truck as a truck sometimes
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Re: wood bed
I do believe it is possible my friend
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Re: wood bed
WOW! Did you really comment on a 10+ year old thread?
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Re: wood bed
I didnt do it LOL
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Re: wood bed
lol
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Re: wood bed
Heck, I didnt even realize it was that old LOL
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Re: wood bed
I am converting form metal to wood. I have purchased the head board cross braces and rear sill. I need too get the dimentions of the wood so I can cut it. I have all the free walnut I need to do the job. I had seen a thread on wood beds but can't find it. One of my daughters boyfriend has woods class in school so he can cut to fit for me. So if some one can direct me to the dimentions would be great.
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Re: wood bed
Didn't notice how old this was either whoops
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Re: wood bed
Haha hard to believe its 11 years old 0.0
I CANT BELIEVE HOW FAST TIME IS GOING
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Re: wood bed
It is a valid question though!!
CAN YOU convert a steel floor bed to wood without replacing side end panels? |
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Re: wood bed
Yes, well I think its possible
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Re: wood bed
They make floating floor kits that sit ontop of steel floor looks like real wood floor
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Re: wood bed
Its out of this world expensive
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Re: wood bed
I'm sure if ur creative can make ur own like I plan on trying
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