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Ogier · 09-02-2005, 02:06 AM

Greetings all,

I noticed today when I was loading a smallblock chev w/TH350 attached and a flathead ford engine for a Model A into my truck that the bed was a little soft.

Below shows what I found when I took the time to investigate:

Incidently, no tools were used to remove the wood from the bed, only my hands...

Americanrider · 09-02-2005, 02:30 AM

I'll bet your getting better gas mileage now not hauling all that wood around...LOL

Russell · 09-02-2005, 03:15 AM

My GMC's old bed looked similar to the last pic when I pulled my wooden bed-liner out. Cept mine used to be a steel floor, lol

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-02-2005, 05:40 AM

that's what my stepside looked like when I bought it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2005, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americanrider

I'll bet your getting better gas mileage now not hauling all that wood around...LOL

panhandler62 · 09-02-2005, 09:37 AM

All in all -- it looks pretty good. New wood ought to fix 'er right up.

Hey, look at it this way -- the rainwater will drain well.

**tnblazerk5** · 09-02-2005, 10:01 AM

hey at least theres no big time rust back there !!!!
is the a model that the flat head is going in, yours ?

Ogier · 09-02-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

hey at least theres no big time rust back there !!!!
is the a model that the flat head is going in, yours ?

Only surface rust which will be wire-brushed off and Rust-morted.

The Flathead is a spare engine that I need to fix the lifters in that belongs to a customer.

Ogier

sneakysnake · 09-02-2005, 01:25 PM

Now you have a "show truck" bed.

Ogier · 09-02-2005, 07:20 PM

Maybe I should skip the wood and put some lexan back there instead....

Then I could lower it and put 40 inch wheels on it and call it custom...

Um, Maybe not...

Ogier

jc · 09-02-2005, 07:32 PM

i would like to see a lexan bed floor done , not on any of my trucks but i think it would be pretty cool on a truck with a detailed frame , but its gotta be the slats with the metal strips not one full piece.
has this been done before ???

09-02-2005, 02:06 AM	#1
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	My truck's bed seems a bit soft... Greetings all, I noticed today when I was loading a smallblock chev w/TH350 attached and a flathead ford engine for a Model A into my truck that the bed was a little soft. Below shows what I found when I took the time to investigate: Incidently, no tools were used to remove the wood from the bed, only my hands... Attached Images __________________ With regards, Ogier 1969 Chevrolet C20 - Resto-Custom started!!! Last edited by Ogier; 09-02-2005 at 02:07 AM.

09-02-2005, 03:15 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	My GMC's old bed looked similar to the last pic when I pulled my wooden bed-liner out. Cept mine used to be a steel floor, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-02-2005, 05:40 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	that's what my stepside looked like when I bought it. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-02-2005, 09:37 AM	#6
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	All in all -- it looks pretty good. New wood ought to fix 'er right up. Hey, look at it this way -- the rainwater will drain well. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-02-2005, 07:20 PM	#10
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	Maybe I should skip the wood and put some lexan back there instead.... Then I could lower it and put 40 inch wheels on it and call it custom... Um, Maybe not... Ogier __________________ With regards, Ogier 1969 Chevrolet C20 - Resto-Custom started!!!

09-02-2005, 02:30 AM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	I'll bet your getting better gas mileage now not hauling all that wood around...LOL

09-02-2005, 10:01 AM	#7
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	hey at least theres no big time rust back there !!!! is the a model that the flat head is going in, yours ?

09-02-2005, 01:25 PM	#9
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Now you have a "show truck" bed.

09-02-2005, 07:32 PM	#11
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	i would like to see a lexan bed floor done , not on any of my trucks but i think it would be pretty cool on a truck with a detailed frame , but its gotta be the slats with the metal strips not one full piece. has this been done before ??? __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)



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