steel bed vs wood bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mrwilmoth · 07-19-2005, 03:44 PM

I currently have a steel bed in my swb pickup. can I take it out and install a wood bed instead? what steps would I have to do? is it a simple unbolt and bolt in? thanks alot

71meangreenc10 · 07-19-2005, 05:02 PM

Yes you can take it out, take out the bolts that mount it to the frame, remove the bolts on the inside bed around the wheel humps to the front panel, cut the welds at the rear floor, mine only had 1 per side. Take it out, it would be better if the bed was removed and you took all the bed panels apart. I wouldnt even attempt to do this on the truck...wont say it couldnt be done. Get the wood kit, it may require more cross sills to install. Also do it with a impact wrench when dissassembling, makes it easy.....Its not that hard if you have the tools, I stripped my bed down in about 2 hrs with impact wrench....remember youll need a grinder to cut the tac welds..

Smitty

cadiac · 07-19-2005, 06:53 PM

Aren't the cross sills different between the two types?

Tx Firefighter · 07-19-2005, 06:59 PM

Mar-K sells every single part you need to do the conversion, cross sills and all.

67chevemall · 07-19-2005, 08:07 PM

Calling all Mar-k's, got your ears up good buddy?
How much for the kit?

**Green Machine** · 07-19-2005, 10:57 PM

IIRC my Mar-k kit for 68 LWB with oak and stainless strips and bolts was about $1300 with free shipping. Nice to buy stuff that actually fits, good stuff, includes new front panel, rear cross brace, under box supports, etc.

GMC AMI · 07-20-2005, 05:37 AM

I have a nice front panel for a wood bed for 50 plus shipping.

MAR-Ktech · 07-20-2005, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

Calling all Mar-k's, got your ears up good buddy?
How much for the kit?

Several kits available, check the on-line catalog for choices and ordering information. www.mar-k.com

Mar-Ktech

07-19-2005, 03:44 PM	#1
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	steel bed vs wood bed I currently have a steel bed in my swb pickup. can I take it out and install a wood bed instead? what steps would I have to do? is it a simple unbolt and bolt in? thanks alot

07-19-2005, 05:02 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Yes you can take it out, take out the bolts that mount it to the frame, remove the bolts on the inside bed around the wheel humps to the front panel, cut the welds at the rear floor, mine only had 1 per side. Take it out, it would be better if the bed was removed and you took all the bed panels apart. I wouldnt even attempt to do this on the truck...wont say it couldnt be done. Get the wood kit, it may require more cross sills to install. Also do it with a impact wrench when dissassembling, makes it easy.....Its not that hard if you have the tools, I stripped my bed down in about 2 hrs with impact wrench....remember youll need a grinder to cut the tac welds.. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-19-2005, 06:59 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Mar-K sells every single part you need to do the conversion, cross sills and all. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-19-2005, 08:07 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Calling all Mar-k's, got your ears up good buddy? How much for the kit? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

07-19-2005, 10:57 PM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	IIRC my Mar-k kit for 68 LWB with oak and stainless strips and bolts was about $1300 with free shipping. Nice to buy stuff that actually fits, good stuff, includes new front panel, rear cross brace, under box supports, etc. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

07-19-2005, 06:53 PM	#3
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	Aren't the cross sills different between the two types?

07-20-2005, 05:37 AM	#7
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	I have a nice front panel for a wood bed for 50 plus shipping. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed



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