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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-26-2007, 02:38 AM

I've been working on installing my new bed wood floor. Thought I would share some progress pictures.

esll.

The following pictures show the opening of the box's and trial fitting the bed wood in the 70'. After fitting the wood in the box and fit is good one must mark the perimeter bolt holes and drill them.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-26-2007, 02:59 AM

My wife Linda is sanding the boards and getting them ready while I go about priming and painting the hardware.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-26-2007, 03:09 AM

I went over the frame and did a bit of a clean up as I drove my 70' with out a floor for a while. The frame, bars etc were already prepped with Zero Rust when the box was off the truck. I took out the support bars and painted them as well as the frame over again. Three of these particular bars (see picture) I had made at a local shop.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-26-2007, 03:23 AM

Linda is now staining the wood. We are almost at the stage of applying the UV clear protective finish coat. I like this product as it is made for out door weather conditions and the clear coat is tinted as well, it is available in satin, gloss etc.

I have to prime and paint the bed strips and the final install will be next. See you all later with finish pictures

esll.

Pop's72 · 07-26-2007, 03:26 AM

Looking good!

**special-K** · 07-26-2007, 05:14 AM

Nice job.So,you had some or all of the cross pieces made up?Do you still have the specs on what was ordered?Did it come out better than ordering "made" ones from a catalog?

Stepside65 · 07-26-2007, 06:48 AM

Lookin good.

72BlckButy · 07-26-2007, 08:21 AM

Can't wait to see the finishing result!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-26-2007, 11:54 AM

You're a lucky man getting help from your wife!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-26-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nice job.So,you had some or all of the cross pieces made up?Do you still have the specs on what was ordered?Did it come out better than ordering "made" ones from a catalog?

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Hello there special - K,

What brought this all about was the fact that I'm not a big fan of repo parts and then of course the price as well, as I thought was rather high for what they are and then I have to add to this exchange, shipping and brokerage which when added to the retail price soon starts to get pretty high.

Someone is making them out there so I thought why not me. I went down to my local sheet metal supplier and purchased the metal needed. We have a guy who makes high pressure water parts cleaning machines in town and he bent the metal to the specs of the old ones which I gave him for samples to work from. They turned out great. I had a total of three made $35.00 cash for bending the metal and $65.00 no more then $75.00 for the metal total $110.00 Canadian. I saved the shipping costs and had complete control over what I was getting.

Can't help you with store bought ones as I never have had the experience with using these. All I know is mine are built to factory specs.

esll.

I sent these two pictures which show the old and new bars side by side. They are leaning against the wall and are not standing even so holes may appear like they do not line up .... trust me they do.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-31-2007, 11:38 AM

Well here we go again .... thought I would touch up the frame a bit, previous post and ended up repainting the inside of the box. I just have to do the bulk head and that will be the end of all this. It happens every time and every time I say I'm not going to do this as this is going to be my driver and this one is a driver so why not one more time.

esll.

**Already Gone** · 07-31-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks for this thread. I have an ECE rear mounted gas tank to install in my truck and do not have the tools or area to remove my box for the install. However I do have a garage and looking at your pics I can see that I can take my old wood floor off and then I'd have access to my frame to install my tank ,and I can also replace my wood floor like you have. My wife wants to help with the bed floor too. Looks like next summers project for us.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-31-2007, 10:20 PM

Right on! It's kool to get the wife involved .... good for you guys. I'll be adding more progress pic's so stayed tuned

esll. .

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-02-2007, 12:08 AM

These pictures show the strips being painted. First picture zinc finish, this is how they come when not s/s, second picture underside painted, third picture shows top side painted.

Started the clear finish on the underside of the boards, won't be long now.

esll.

lpaine · 08-02-2007, 01:58 AM

You do some nice work esll, hey are you going to be at the car show this weekend in Parksville?Looks like your truck is about ready to roll. Take care, Lew

70 GMC Trucker · 08-02-2007, 02:18 AM

Nice truck and the bed is looking great. Here's a pix of mine !

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-02-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lpaine

You do some nice work esll, hey are you going to be at the car show this weekend in Parksville?Looks like your truck is about ready to roll. Take care, Lew

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Lew if I go it will not be with my truck. I hope to have it back on the road in about 2 weeks. I still have to repaint my tailgate, which I'm starting tomorrow as well I'll be applying the last coat to the bulk head that I redid. I still have to finish the boards, (putting on the clear coat) the dry time is what drags it out between coats.

Do you belong to the Ocean Idlers? They put on the show up there right? They are pretty good shows from what I remember, been a few years since I've gone to any.

Good talking to you,

esll. (john.)

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-02-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 GMC Trucker

Nice truck and the bed is looking great. Here's a pix of mine !

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70 GMC your bed looks great. In fact your truck looks sweet.

esll.

Ogilthorpe · 08-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Wow, great thread, thanks for documenting the installation! This is really gonna help me when I do mine. I made my girlfriend read it... then I asked when she was free to help - she laughed... with an evil stare

oj70chevy · 08-02-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogilthorpe

Wow, great thread, thanks for documenting the installation! This is really gonna help me when I do mine. I made my girlfriend read it... then I asked when she was free to help - she laughed... with an evil stare

my wife did the same thing. keep up the great work and thanks for the documentation.

02_GMC_97_FIII · 08-02-2007, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the pics and write up. Soon to be looking at doing the same thing, very nice work!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-03-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogilthorpe

Wow, great thread, thanks for documenting the installation! This is really gonna help me when I do mine. I made my girlfriend read it... then I asked when she was free to help - she laughed... with an evil stare

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Just remember the laugh and the stare .... when you hear her next Honey do this & Honey can you do that List.

Just joking about the girl friend .... I'm glad the post is going to be a help for you down the road and thanks for your kind words.

esll.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-03-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

Well here we go again .... thought I would touch up the frame a bit, previous post and ended up repainting the inside of the box. I just have to do the bulk head and that will be the end of all this. It happens every time and every time I say I'm not going to do this as this is going to be my driver and this one is a driver so why not one more time.

esll.

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Finished the inside of the box! Linda finished clearing the underside of the boards and now just the tops remain to be done.

esll. .

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-09-2007, 10:06 PM

Starting to lay the floor back into the 70' for the last time.. These pictures show Linda and I laying all the pieces back into the bed and lining everything up. Then we will bolt everything down.

Next set of pictures will be the final pictures of everything finished.

esll.

dan42 · 08-10-2007, 12:00 AM

esll, that looks really nice, I have to redo mine so I definitely will reference your thread. Thanks!

07-26-2007, 02:38 AM	#1
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Bed Time Story! I've been working on installing my new bed wood floor. Thought I would share some progress pictures. esll. The following pictures show the opening of the box's and trial fitting the bed wood in the 70'. After fitting the wood in the box and fit is good one must mark the perimeter bolt holes and drill them. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 07-26-2007 at 04:04 PM.

07-26-2007, 02:59 AM	#2
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! My wife Linda is sanding the boards and getting them ready while I go about priming and painting the hardware. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 07-26-2007 at 03:25 AM.

07-26-2007, 03:09 AM	#3
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! I went over the frame and did a bit of a clean up as I drove my 70' with out a floor for a while. The frame, bars etc were already prepped with Zero Rust when the box was off the truck. I took out the support bars and painted them as well as the frame over again. Three of these particular bars (see picture) I had made at a local shop. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 08-05-2007 at 12:40 PM.

07-26-2007, 03:23 AM	#4
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! Linda is now staining the wood. We are almost at the stage of applying the UV clear protective finish coat. I like this product as it is made for out door weather conditions and the clear coat is tinted as well, it is available in satin, gloss etc. I have to prime and paint the bed strips and the final install will be next. See you all later with finish pictures esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 07-26-2007 at 03:23 AM.

07-26-2007, 03:26 AM	#5
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07-26-2007, 05:14 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Bed Time Story! Nice job.So,you had some or all of the cross pieces made up?Do you still have the specs on what was ordered?Did it come out better than ordering "made" ones from a catalog? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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07-26-2007, 08:21 AM	#8
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07-26-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
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07-31-2007, 11:38 AM	#11
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! Well here we go again .... thought I would touch up the frame a bit, previous post and ended up repainting the inside of the box. I just have to do the bulk head and that will be the end of all this. It happens every time and every time I say I'm not going to do this as this is going to be my driver and this one is a driver so why not one more time. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

07-31-2007, 01:48 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Bed Time Story! Thanks for this thread. I have an ECE rear mounted gas tank to install in my truck and do not have the tools or area to remove my box for the install. However I do have a garage and looking at your pics I can see that I can take my old wood floor off and then I'd have access to my frame to install my tank ,and I can also replace my wood floor like you have. My wife wants to help with the bed floor too. Looks like next summers project for us. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-31-2007, 10:20 PM	#13
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! Right on! It's kool to get the wife involved .... good for you guys. I'll be adding more progress pic's so stayed tuned esll. . __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

08-02-2007, 12:08 AM	#14
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! These pictures show the strips being painted. First picture zinc finish, this is how they come when not s/s, second picture underside painted, third picture shows top side painted. Started the clear finish on the underside of the boards, won't be long now. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

08-02-2007, 01:58 AM	#15
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: Bed Time Story! You do some nice work esll, hey are you going to be at the car show this weekend in Parksville?Looks like your truck is about ready to roll. Take care, Lew __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

08-02-2007, 02:18 AM	#16
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08-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#19
Ogilthorpe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 65	Re: Bed Time Story! Wow, great thread, thanks for documenting the installation! This is really gonna help me when I do mine. I made my girlfriend read it... then I asked when she was free to help - she laughed... with an evil stare

08-02-2007, 09:01 PM	#21
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08-09-2007, 10:06 PM	#24
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Bed Time Story! Starting to lay the floor back into the 70' for the last time.. These pictures show Linda and I laying all the pieces back into the bed and lining everything up. Then we will bolt everything down. Next set of pictures will be the final pictures of everything finished. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 08-10-2007 at 03:24 AM.

08-10-2007, 12:00 AM	#25
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