8 footers look!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70' GMC · 01-28-2009, 10:54 PM

http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...tinfo/07-180B/

Brand spankin new metal and no rust!

heavy71chevy · 01-28-2009, 11:11 PM

Thats cool and all but I think id just go the modded late model floor...that thing is freaking expensive

69sixpackbee · 01-29-2009, 12:21 AM

I could buy a whole damn roller for that much!! OMG!!

texanidiot25 · 01-29-2009, 01:07 AM

And that's before shipping

LuckyHenriksen · 01-29-2009, 03:54 AM

Ya how much does it cost to ship a whole freakin bed floor.

**special-K** · 01-29-2009, 07:04 AM

Hey,thanks a bunch for letting this group of 67/72 GM truck owners know about a long awaited and much needed replacement panel.

wHATANERD · 01-29-2009, 10:42 AM

It would be nice to have, however I've bought a complete truck for half that much

wHATANERD · 01-29-2009, 10:48 AM

But one sure would be nice at this point

thirdstreettito · 01-29-2009, 11:10 AM

It better be thick metal for $1K!

gmc1971harwich · 01-29-2009, 11:16 AM

you could probably lay a sheet of diamond plate aluminum in there cheaper than the factory piece, it would be stronger too.

**70cst** · 01-29-2009, 11:33 AM

For those who want to keep the factory look and have rusted out floors...this might be a better route to go than patching up the bed floor. Yes it's expensiive but try buying a rust free bed floor in the midwest. I agree shipping is going to be expensive.

70' GMC · 01-29-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

For those who want to keep the factory look and have rusted out floors...this might be a better route to go than patching up the bed floor. Yes it's expensiive but try buying a rust free bed floor in the midwest. I agree shipping is going to be expensive.

My original rusty bed is bad but not see through but in certain spots

**GOPAPA** · 01-29-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks 70'gmc for this site ,,,as there are always some that want a smooth UN-bumpy floor for a show truck ..

70' GMC · 01-29-2009, 03:12 PM

"The floor and bed side are like the original but one gauge thinner."

This is what they told me and since its one gauge off is it ok?

Senator350 · 01-29-2009, 03:22 PM

might be one gauge thinner... and cheap steel too. The steel that came on these trucks is far and away superior to any patch or replacement... ESPECIALLY one that's thinner to begin with.

I'd go with diamond plate aluminum over this thing, any day.

70' GMC · 01-29-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator350

might be one gauge thinner... and cheap steel too. The steel that came on these trucks is far and away superior to any patch or replacement... ESPECIALLY one that's thinner to begin with.

I'd go with diamond plate aluminum over this thing, any day.

I want to restore it later like maybe in a year or two and try to keep it original like have a metal bed floor that isnt eat up with rust and beat to heck and back again

Senator350 · 01-29-2009, 03:28 PM

well, if you are restoring it... then I guess this bed floor will look like you want it to look.

I wouldn't consider it, but if I did, I wouldn't expect it to have the same strength or rigidity that a stock bed had/has.

In NC, you should be able to find a nice long fleet bed for a lot less than $1K!!

70' GMC · 01-29-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator350

well, if you are restoring it... then I guess this bed floor will look like you want it to look.

I wouldn't consider it, but if I did, I wouldn't expect it to have the same strength or rigidity that a stock bed had/has.

In NC, you should be able to find a nice long fleet bed for a lot less than $1K!!

there was some one on here called hambone and I was going to go get it but things kept coming up and then the gas went sky high. I dont know what happened to him but I hope the bed floor is still around.

Heres a few pics of my bed
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**special-K** · 01-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Is restoration supposed to be cheap?Does anyone end up with all the good stuff by bargain shopping?As a long time restorer I`m in the mind set to just be glad that what I need is available.I definately wouldn`t put a thousand dollar floor in a thousand dollar truck.

01-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	8 footers look!!! http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-...tinfo/07-180B/ Brand spankin new metal and no rust! __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

01-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: 8 footers look!!! Thats cool and all but I think id just go the modded late model floor...that thing is freaking expensive __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-29-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Omg I could buy a whole damn roller for that much!! OMG!!

01-29-2009, 01:07 AM	#4
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 8 footers look!!! And that's before shipping

01-29-2009, 03:54 AM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 8 footers look!!! Ya how much does it cost to ship a whole freakin bed floor. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-29-2009, 07:04 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 footers look!!! Hey,thanks a bunch for letting this group of 67/72 GM truck owners know about a long awaited and much needed replacement panel. __________________ "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 ~

01-29-2009, 10:42 AM	#7
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: 8 footers look!!! It would be nice to have, however I've bought a complete truck for half that much __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

01-29-2009, 10:48 AM	#8
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: 8 footers look!!! But one sure would be nice at this point Attached Images __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

01-29-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 8 footers look!!! It better be thick metal for $1K! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-29-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: 8 footers look!!! you could probably lay a sheet of diamond plate aluminum in there cheaper than the factory piece, it would be stronger too.

01-29-2009, 11:33 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 8 footers look!!! For those who want to keep the factory look and have rusted out floors...this might be a better route to go than patching up the bed floor. Yes it's expensiive but try buying a rust free bed floor in the midwest. I agree shipping is going to be expensive. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-29-2009 at 11:36 AM.

01-29-2009, 12:40 PM	#13
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,445	Re: 8 footers look!!! Thanks 70'gmc for this site ,,,as there are always some that want a smooth UN-bumpy floor for a show truck ..

01-29-2009, 03:12 PM	#14
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: 8 footers look!!! "The floor and bed side are like the original but one gauge thinner." This is what they told me and since its one gauge off is it ok? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

01-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#15
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: 8 footers look!!! might be one gauge thinner... and cheap steel too. The steel that came on these trucks is far and away superior to any patch or replacement... ESPECIALLY one that's thinner to begin with. I'd go with diamond plate aluminum over this thing, any day. __________________ RN U OVR

01-29-2009, 03:28 PM	#17
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: 8 footers look!!! well, if you are restoring it... then I guess this bed floor will look like you want it to look. I wouldn't consider it, but if I did, I wouldn't expect it to have the same strength or rigidity that a stock bed had/has. In NC, you should be able to find a nice long fleet bed for a lot less than $1K!! __________________ RN U OVR



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01-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 footers look!!! Is restoration supposed to be cheap?Does anyone end up with all the good stuff by bargain shopping?As a long time restorer I`m in the mind set to just be glad that what I need is available.I definately wouldn`t put a thousand dollar floor in a thousand dollar truck. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-29-2009 at 07:28 PM.

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