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67vetteal · 03-13-2010, 07:49 PM

Brought my 72 Fleet LB back to Long Island from Texas 11 years ago and it was pretty clean. It obviously had been a parted together truck but it has a Big Block and lots of options. To keep it nice I bought a Bed Liner and put it in. Today I removed the liner and what was underneath was Heart Breaking! Rust threw all over the place. I had intended to do a Spray in Liner but now I'm thinking Polished Aluminum Diamond Plate.

hoodup · 03-13-2010, 07:56 PM

Ouch!! Sorry to hear that. I found the same thing in my 68 SWB

**Stocker** · 03-13-2010, 09:27 PM

Not good news... now I'm almost afraid to check mine.

**lks dcvn** · 03-13-2010, 09:38 PM

yup - they trap moisture under them and it rusts the bed right out - I have a mat I use for only when I need to haul something - then it comes right back out...

**truckdude239** · 03-13-2010, 09:52 PM

i know a guy that he has a plastic liner and he removes it once an year and puts a big cost of paste wax on it and then puts the liner back in ( he doesn;t clean the wax off jsut leaves it) he truck was an 83 and inside of e the bed still looks new. but spray in is the way to go now

**Stocker** · 03-14-2010, 12:01 AM

I would have preferred spray-in, but my bed and fenderwells have suffered too many years of firewood abuse....

msgross · 03-14-2010, 12:14 AM

DIY spray in to save money... raptor liner, als liner etc...

I have a plastic liner in my DD, I better pull it out this spring

dan42 · 03-14-2010, 12:22 AM

My '70 has been lined with a spray in liner, and I run a rubber mat - I haven't had any rust issues (going on 5 years) and it's a little quieter, I think. But that's also Central California weather, which I'm sure is part of it.

CG · 03-14-2010, 01:31 AM

I prefer the plastic liners myself, the under rail versions. I had one in my old 71 K10 for years. Before I installed it I brushed on a liberal coat of hammerite paint all over inside the bed. Dennis (oldiron) didnt want it when I sold him the truck so he pulled it out for me (Ellen is borrowing for now) and the bed looks fine underneath, no worse for the wear.

glider_6969 · 03-14-2010, 11:02 AM

The spray liner really is the way to go if you plan on using your truck as a truck. I never did like those plastic liners.
As you found out they can cause more damage than good, and more work than needed. Sorry to hear about what you found.

toddtheodd · 03-14-2010, 11:33 AM

How bad is the rust... really?
Pictures?

Because if the rust isn't TOO bad, you could always clean the rust out, and still do the spray in liner, and just make sure it looks right when done. It'll stop the rust, and will still be strong because that bedliner is pretty strong itself.

cdowns · 03-14-2010, 11:55 AM

i lived in riverhead for 50years down by the indianisland golf course//it was duck farms when i was a kid

67vetteal · 03-14-2010, 05:15 PM

Thanks for all the replys! Hopefully I helped someone. Al W. Pictures will be coming later this week.

03-13-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
67vetteal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: riverhead,new york Posts: 160	Oh NO! Lesson Learned. Brought my 72 Fleet LB back to Long Island from Texas 11 years ago and it was pretty clean. It obviously had been a parted together truck but it has a Big Block and lots of options. To keep it nice I bought a Bed Liner and put it in. Today I removed the liner and what was underneath was Heart Breaking! Rust threw all over the place. I had intended to do a Spray in Liner but now I'm thinking Polished Aluminum Diamond Plate.

03-13-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
hoodup Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bozeman, mt Posts: 88	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. Ouch!! Sorry to hear that. I found the same thing in my 68 SWB __________________ Just cause my Hood is up every weekend doesn't mean its broke down!!

03-13-2010, 09:27 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. Not good news... now I'm almost afraid to check mine. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-13-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. yup - they trap moisture under them and it rusts the bed right out - I have a mat I use for only when I need to haul something - then it comes right back out...

03-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. i know a guy that he has a plastic liner and he removes it once an year and puts a big cost of paste wax on it and then puts the liner back in ( he doesn;t clean the wax off jsut leaves it) he truck was an 83 and inside of e the bed still looks new. but spray in is the way to go now __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-14-2010, 12:01 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,582	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. I would have preferred spray-in, but my bed and fenderwells have suffered too many years of firewood abuse.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-14-2010, 12:14 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. DIY spray in to save money... raptor liner, als liner etc... I have a plastic liner in my DD, I better pull it out this spring __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-14-2010, 12:22 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. My '70 has been lined with a spray in liner, and I run a rubber mat - I haven't had any rust issues (going on 5 years) and it's a little quieter, I think. But that's also Central California weather, which I'm sure is part of it. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-14-2010, 01:31 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. I prefer the plastic liners myself, the under rail versions. I had one in my old 71 K10 for years. Before I installed it I brushed on a liberal coat of hammerite paint all over inside the bed. Dennis (oldiron) didnt want it when I sold him the truck so he pulled it out for me (Ellen is borrowing for now) and the bed looks fine underneath, no worse for the wear. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-14-2010, 11:02 AM	#10
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. The spray liner really is the way to go if you plan on using your truck as a truck. I never did like those plastic liners. As you found out they can cause more damage than good, and more work than needed. Sorry to hear about what you found.

03-14-2010, 11:33 AM	#11
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. How bad is the rust... really? Pictures? Because if the rust isn't TOO bad, you could always clean the rust out, and still do the spray in liner, and just make sure it looks right when done. It'll stop the rust, and will still be strong because that bedliner is pretty strong itself. __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

03-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. i lived in riverhead for 50years down by the indianisland golf course//it was duck farms when i was a kid __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-14-2010, 05:15 PM	#13
67vetteal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: riverhead,new york Posts: 160	Re: Oh NO! Lesson Learned. Thanks for all the replys! Hopefully I helped someone. Al W. Pictures will be coming later this week.



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