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our64 · 03-23-2006, 11:14 AM

Has anybody used the dimensions for cutting your own bed wood that are on the web, I believe from GMC pauls. If so are they accurate, or does anybody know of the exact dimensions for a short box. Its the width that im concerned about..Thanks

Putter · 03-23-2006, 11:28 AM

I used GMC Paul's dimensions word-for-word. I put mine in a short box stepside. And it fit like a glove.
Here's the pix....

sneakysnake · 03-23-2006, 12:00 PM

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/bed_wood.htm

**John Fabris** · 03-23-2006, 12:45 PM

I used them to make my wood (teak) from scratch. No problems and bed looks great!!!!

First picture, raw wood

Second picture, sides have been cut (grooves) and several coats of varnish.

Last shot, wood all done and in place!!

MAR-Ktech · 03-23-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by our64

Has anybody used the dimensions for cutting your own bed wood that are on the web, I believe from GMC pauls. If so are they accurate, or does anybody know of the exact dimensions for a short box. Its the width that im concerned about..Thanks

We use a slightly different dimension for bedwood and have sold thousands of sets using our method. http://www.mar-k.com/bedwood_dimensions.pdf It requires you to make measurements directly on your truck but you can be assured it will fit. If you made the groove a full 3/4" wide as others have suggested the wood rests tight against the bed strip bolts. We recommend a slight clearance between the bolts and the edge of the wood to protect the finish and allow for expansion.

Whatever dimensions you use, be sure to test fit before finishing. The last thing you want is for the finished wood to need slight trimming to fit right.

Mar-Ktech

03-23-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	Bed Wood Dimensions Has anybody used the dimensions for cutting your own bed wood that are on the web, I believe from GMC pauls. If so are they accurate, or does anybody know of the exact dimensions for a short box. Its the width that im concerned about..Thanks

03-23-2006, 11:28 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Bed Wood Dimensions I used GMC Paul's dimensions word-for-word. I put mine in a short box stepside. And it fit like a glove. Here's the pix.... Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 03-23-2006 at 11:29 AM.

03-23-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Bed Wood Dimensions http://www.classicheartbeat.com/bed_wood.htm

03-23-2006, 12:45 PM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Bed Wood Dimensions I used them to make my wood (teak) from scratch. No problems and bed looks great!!!! First picture, raw wood Second picture, sides have been cut (grooves) and several coats of varnish. Last shot, wood all done and in place!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 03-23-2006 at 12:49 PM.



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