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68C15 · 07-15-2005, 10:35 PM

in case anyone remembers Lefty is in a state if limbo right now. I started to tear him apart about 4 months ago. I actually got it down to a rolling chassis. but now he is being put back in service. (darned friends needing help moving) the problem I have is the original wood floor was totally trash. so upon disassembly the wood was thrown out. now I have to put some kind of floor in it. since I have been thinking of a steel floor since I bought Lefty I picked up a SOLID steel floor from a '79 long fleet. will this fit my '68? what do I need to cut/weld/reshape? keep in mind my budget leaves just enough room for either beer or parts. its rather warm here so gues what gets priority.

sdkid · 07-15-2005, 11:20 PM

A)bump

B)I have no clue

C)I vote beer

67 SS · 07-16-2005, 04:46 AM

Not sure about the later model floor. If you just want to use it a time or two,how about throwing a sheet of plywood in it.

**Palf70Step** · 07-16-2005, 07:59 AM

The steel floor beds use different cross braces and a different fron panel to compensate for the difference in floor thickness. As far as making the floor fit, I would think you could trim it to fit. whatever slight differences exist wouldn't show up on the end. Your big expense will be the cross bracing changes.

TN70C10 · 07-16-2005, 11:21 AM

I would take my time on the project and rent a U haul truck for $19.99 a day. That is , unless its going to take less than $20 of your labor to rush your truck into shape to move your friends.

modifiedGMC · 07-16-2005, 11:36 AM

You said it was hot and that beer was a priority... right? so buy the beer, save the cans, and use them to floor your truck! problem solved, money saved!

Faster_than_you · 07-16-2005, 11:50 AM

Well since I am a 6th generation carpenter, I would say why go with a solid floor. I love the oak natural stained or cherry stained wood beds. they just make me drool. but, like everyone else on the boards, or a "gear head" one could say, it doesnt matter how it fits just as long as it looks good......can you tell that the beer and hot sun has now hit me?

07-15-2005, 10:35 PM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	more cross breeding, need advice in case anyone remembers Lefty is in a state if limbo right now. I started to tear him apart about 4 months ago. I actually got it down to a rolling chassis. but now he is being put back in service. (darned friends needing help moving) the problem I have is the original wood floor was totally trash. so upon disassembly the wood was thrown out. now I have to put some kind of floor in it. since I have been thinking of a steel floor since I bought Lefty I picked up a SOLID steel floor from a '79 long fleet. will this fit my '68? what do I need to cut/weld/reshape? keep in mind my budget leaves just enough room for either beer or parts. its rather warm here so gues what gets priority. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-15-2005, 11:20 PM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	A)bump B)I have no clue C)I vote beer __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

07-16-2005, 07:59 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	The steel floor beds use different cross braces and a different fron panel to compensate for the difference in floor thickness. As far as making the floor fit, I would think you could trim it to fit. whatever slight differences exist wouldn't show up on the end. Your big expense will be the cross bracing changes. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-16-2005, 11:36 AM	#6
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	You said it was hot and that beer was a priority... right? so buy the beer, save the cans, and use them to floor your truck! problem solved, money saved! __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

07-16-2005, 11:50 AM	#7
Faster_than_you Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia beach, Va Posts: 209	Well since I am a 6th generation carpenter, I would say why go with a solid floor. I love the oak natural stained or cherry stained wood beds. they just make me drool. but, like everyone else on the boards, or a "gear head" one could say, it doesnt matter how it fits just as long as it looks good......can you tell that the beer and hot sun has now hit me? __________________ ~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc.

07-16-2005, 04:46 AM	#3
67 SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW ARKANSAS Posts: 258	Not sure about the later model floor. If you just want to use it a time or two,how about throwing a sheet of plywood in it.

07-16-2005, 11:21 AM	#5
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	I would take my time on the project and rent a U haul truck for $19.99 a day. That is , unless its going to take less than $20 of your labor to rush your truck into shape to move your friends.



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