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gkesseru · 04-17-2010, 07:45 AM

Can you convert a steel SWB Fleet bed to wooden?
What needs to be changed?
What do I have to buy (other than the wood?)

msgross · 04-17-2010, 08:09 AM

You need a new front panel, or an adapter (Mar-K has them). You also need the cross sills and a new rear cross sill... Wood, metal strips and a bolt kit for the strips too. Check Mar-K's website for the best prices and discounts for board members...

You could also take this stuff from a wood bed but more than likely it will be rotted.

barryvanhook · 04-17-2010, 05:35 PM

I am uncertain as to what your true objective might be. If you just desire the "Look" of a wood bed, you can buy a wooden and stainless "overlay" bed that sits atop the steel one. Looks just like a gennie, if the pictures tell the truth. I can't remember the name or supplier, but the install was featured in one of the classic truck mags within the past year. If that's OK with you, it might be cheaper than converting. YMMV!

Barry

AH619 · 04-20-2010, 05:08 PM

i just watched a gears show within the last few weeks where he used the overlay bed that turned out great. and when you want to haul something it can be removed in seconds. you might check out gears or stacydavid.com ?

**leddzepp** · 04-20-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

You could also take this stuff from a wood bed but more than likely it will be rotted.

This is what I did, bought a wood floor bed and disassembled it. Re-using everything except the rotted out wood.

*67/72junkie* · 04-20-2010, 09:46 PM

I have gm header panel and all cross seals you would need if interested.You can use your tubs, tailgate,Rear harness etc. send me pm if interested.

gkesseru · 04-20-2010, 10:06 PM

Thanks all but SWB fleet bed I had an agreement on fell through. Going to Carlisle tomorrow (wed) with a looong wish list.

eseaton · 04-21-2010, 08:29 AM

Here is the website that Stacy got the overlay wood bed for the 73 chevy short he was workin on.
http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/

04-17-2010, 07:45 AM	#1
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Convert steel bed to wood? Can you convert a steel SWB Fleet bed to wooden? What needs to be changed? What do I have to buy (other than the wood?) __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

04-17-2010, 08:09 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? You need a new front panel, or an adapter (Mar-K has them). You also need the cross sills and a new rear cross sill... Wood, metal strips and a bolt kit for the strips too. Check Mar-K's website for the best prices and discounts for board members... You could also take this stuff from a wood bed but more than likely it will be rotted. __________________ 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"

04-17-2010, 05:35 PM	#3
barryvanhook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 148	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? I am uncertain as to what your true objective might be. If you just desire the "Look" of a wood bed, you can buy a wooden and stainless "overlay" bed that sits atop the steel one. Looks just like a gennie, if the pictures tell the truth. I can't remember the name or supplier, but the install was featured in one of the classic truck mags within the past year. If that's OK with you, it might be cheaper than converting. YMMV! Barry __________________ Barry L. Van Hook '69 Chevy Frankentruck

04-20-2010, 05:08 PM	#4
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? i just watched a gears show within the last few weeks where he used the overlay bed that turned out great. and when you want to haul something it can be removed in seconds. you might check out gears or stacydavid.com ? __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

04-20-2010, 09:46 PM	#6
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? I have gm header panel and all cross seals you would need if interested.You can use your tubs, tailgate,Rear harness etc. send me pm if interested.

04-20-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? Thanks all but SWB fleet bed I had an agreement on fell through. Going to Carlisle tomorrow (wed) with a looong wish list. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

04-21-2010, 08:29 AM	#8
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Convert steel bed to wood? Here is the website that Stacy got the overlay wood bed for the 73 chevy short he was workin on. http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/ __________________ 67 GMC SW 383 stroker/TH350 w/ 4.56 gears - under construction 04 GMC 1/2ton daily 07 GMC Acadia wifes daily



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