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rick0312 · 05-09-2008, 04:08 AM

I don't know how new this is, but I got my LMC catalog in and noticed that they make a complete shortbed steel floor. Now only if they will make one for a LWB. Thought you short bed guys would want to know if you already don't.

72BlckButy · 05-09-2008, 04:37 AM

Yeah, they've been on the market for at least a few months, but everyone I've talked with has been very satisfied.

rick0312 · 05-09-2008, 04:44 AM

i might email them and ask about the likelyhood of a long bed replacement.

**schwoch1** · 05-09-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rick0312

i might email them and ask about the likelyhood of a long bed replacement.

I just got a Brothers Truck catalog yesterday, says that the longbed bedsides will be for sale soon. Whether that means 6 weeks or 6 years, I dunno. Would be nice to see some longbed parts avaliable!!! I am sure that the floors will come soon!!!

Mike

Musclerodz · 05-09-2008, 08:10 AM

I want to know who is stamping them.

**schwoch1** · 05-09-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I want to know who is stamping them.

I am sure it is some offshore company, most of the repro metal is made overseas!!!

Mike

Musclerodz · 05-09-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by schwoch1

I am sure it is some offshore company, most of the repro metal is made overseas!!!

Mike

yes but which one?????

70rs/ss · 05-09-2008, 08:43 PM

$1k for the floor of a shortbed?!?! Plus shipping, no wonder people don't bat an eyelash at a $700 asking price for an original?!?!?! I have had several short fleet beds with nice floors, according to this line of reasoning a good bed must be worth at least what $2-3k!! My my my, I have been giving them away on trucks for $3500 (for the whole truck!)

mahanian · 05-09-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

$1k for the floor of a shortbed?!?! Plus shipping, no wonder people don't bat an eyelash at a $700 asking price for an original?!?!?! I have had several short fleet beds with nice floors, according to this line of reasoning a good bed must be worth at least what $2-3k!! My my my, I have been giving them away on trucks for $3500 (for the whole truck!)

If you were to use that logic and add up the cost of each aftermarket piece to build a complete truck, then a swb truck in fair original condition would be worth somewhere between $15-$20k, which we all know isn't the case. People are willing to pay a lot more money for 1 or 2 key items, but most can't afford to do this for the whole truck...just my 2 cents....

Number98 · 05-09-2008, 09:42 PM

I was at Goodmark here in Georgia last week and they had one set up in their makeshift showroom.....

70rs/ss · 05-09-2008, 11:50 PM

Well, the problem is that some folks think one part is worth a lot of $$$, then other still yet, buy all new and somehow think that the parts add up to a total value even though it may be double what other sell for. I think repop parts are great, but I think the cost of some of these parts is high (to pay, maybe not to sell considering the tooling, supplies, etc) but I wouldn't think you could sell too many thousand dollar bedfloors?

mahanian · 05-10-2008, 12:30 AM

I agree, I would convert to a wood bed before I paid that price...speaking of which, the front panel and support beams are the only difference between a steel and wood bed, correct?

ANTHONY 67 · 05-10-2008, 12:54 AM

i got mine for $850

Riveted1 · 05-10-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mahanian

I agree, I would convert to a wood bed before I paid that price...speaking of which, the front panel and support beams are the only difference between a steel and wood bed, correct?

Yep

05-09-2008, 04:08 AM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	complete steel shortbed floor I don't know how new this is, but I got my LMC catalog in and noticed that they make a complete shortbed steel floor. Now only if they will make one for a LWB. Thought you short bed guys would want to know if you already don't. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

05-09-2008, 04:37 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: complete steel shortbed floor Yeah, they've been on the market for at least a few months, but everyone I've talked with has been very satisfied. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-09-2008, 04:44 AM	#3
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: complete steel shortbed floor i might email them and ask about the likelyhood of a long bed replacement. __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

05-09-2008, 08:10 AM	#5
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: complete steel shortbed floor I want to know who is stamping them. __________________ Mike Redpath

05-09-2008, 08:43 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: complete steel shortbed floor $1k for the floor of a shortbed?!?! Plus shipping, no wonder people don't bat an eyelash at a $700 asking price for an original?!?!?! I have had several short fleet beds with nice floors, according to this line of reasoning a good bed must be worth at least what $2-3k!! My my my, I have been giving them away on trucks for $3500 (for the whole truck!)

05-09-2008, 09:42 PM	#10
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: complete steel shortbed floor I was at Goodmark here in Georgia last week and they had one set up in their makeshift showroom.....

05-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#11
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: complete steel shortbed floor Well, the problem is that some folks think one part is worth a lot of $$$, then other still yet, buy all new and somehow think that the parts add up to a total value even though it may be double what other sell for. I think repop parts are great, but I think the cost of some of these parts is high (to pay, maybe not to sell considering the tooling, supplies, etc) but I wouldn't think you could sell too many thousand dollar bedfloors? Last edited by 70rs/ss; 05-09-2008 at 11:51 PM.

05-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#12
mahanian C10 addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,432	Re: complete steel shortbed floor I agree, I would convert to a wood bed before I paid that price...speaking of which, the front panel and support beams are the only difference between a steel and wood bed, correct? __________________ Jared 67 C10 CST Short Fleet Big Window 65 C10 Custom Short Fleet Big Window 67 Camaro RS

05-10-2008, 12:54 AM	#13
ANTHONY 67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 67	Re: complete steel shortbed floor i got mine for $850



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