Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darkone · 02-25-2011, 05:43 AM

hey all, first i want to say thanks for all of your guys help, there is a wealth of knowledge here and i appreciate the fact that im able to have such knowledgable people to turn to for advice.

ANYWHO! im about to put in a new wood bed in a 70 chevy long bed step, and i have the following website with bed wod measurements. I have some nice mahogany, but before i start cutting things, i was wondering if anyone can verify first hand the measurements they provided for the 70 LBS.

any help appreciated. thanks again guys!

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/bed_wood.htm

cdowns · 02-25-2011, 07:52 AM

when in doubt i take ruler in hand and measure things

petey-pablo · 02-25-2011, 08:10 AM

Heres this from another website..
A stepside bed has fenders attached outside the metal bed sides and a step extending from the rear fender to the back of the cab.
Short Stepside: Length of bed wood 77 1/8". Inside width of bed 50”.
Long Stepside: Length of bed wood 97". Inside width of bed 50”.

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?Car=OFF

**special-K** · 02-25-2011, 10:16 AM

I'd trust what Wes posted on his site. But,I understand your concern. Do you have your bed parts(all the metal)? It's just a matter of leaving a gap for the bolts in the cross pieces. Just measure bolt hole to bolt hole and take enough off each edge to allow for the bolt shank + a bit of play.

*Fitz* · 02-25-2011, 11:00 AM

Go here:

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

GMC Pauls has a very complete set of drawings and parts lists for every truck from 1947 to 1972.

02-25-2011, 05:43 AM	#1
darkone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: none Posts: 239	Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS hey all, first i want to say thanks for all of your guys help, there is a wealth of knowledge here and i appreciate the fact that im able to have such knowledgable people to turn to for advice. ANYWHO! im about to put in a new wood bed in a 70 chevy long bed step, and i have the following website with bed wod measurements. I have some nice mahogany, but before i start cutting things, i was wondering if anyone can verify first hand the measurements they provided for the 70 LBS. any help appreciated. thanks again guys! http://www.classicheartbeat.com/bed_wood.htm

02-25-2011, 07:52 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS when in doubt i take ruler in hand and measure things __________________ 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

02-25-2011, 08:10 AM	#3
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS Heres this from another website.. A stepside bed has fenders attached outside the metal bed sides and a step extending from the rear fender to the back of the cab. Short Stepside: Length of bed wood 77 1/8". Inside width of bed 50”. Long Stepside: Length of bed wood 97". Inside width of bed 50”. http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?Car=OFF __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

02-25-2011, 10:16 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS I'd trust what Wes posted on his site. But,I understand your concern. Do you have your bed parts(all the metal)? It's just a matter of leaving a gap for the bolts in the cross pieces. Just measure bolt hole to bolt hole and take enough off each edge to allow for the bolt shank + a bit of play. __________________ "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; 02-25-2011 at 11:27 AM.

02-25-2011, 11:00 AM	#5
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: Can anyone verify This Wood Bed Info for a 70 LBS Go here: http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm GMC Pauls has a very complete set of drawings and parts lists for every truck from 1947 to 1972.



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