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Brad · 05-07-2003, 12:40 AM

What's the difference between a wood floor and a stock steel floor on a SWB?

chaptr2 · 05-07-2003, 10:28 AM

One is harder than the other.

If you get more specific than someone might be able to help you.

Brad · 05-07-2003, 10:55 AM

Niiiiice, but I thought I was clear? I'm wondering if the total weight of a wood bed is slightly more than the total weight of a stock steel floor bed (no diamond plate, etc.)

adamls · 05-07-2003, 11:19 AM

Per cubic foot, steel is approx. 10 times heavier than oak.

GMC71k20 · 05-07-2003, 04:06 PM

me and some friends lifted the steel bed off of my truck which wasnt that bad. then we almost broke our arms and crushed our toes when we put the new wood bed on. the wood bed weighs alot more if you ask me

Big69C20 Toy · 05-07-2003, 05:01 PM

All i know is my truck's tags said it weighed 4060 from the factory... with some upgrades and the new oak bed and SS strips i went to the dump to see... 4625lbs.. so either their scale is wacked or new wood and such added a bunch of lbs

Brad · 05-07-2003, 05:46 PM

I was kinda thinking the wood bed was heavier. I think I'll probably stick to a steel floor with some 4x8 plywood so things don't slide around.

68CST327 · 05-07-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Big69C20 Toy
All i know is my truck's tags said it weighed 4060 from the factory... with some upgrades and the new oak bed and SS strips i went to the dump to see... 4625lbs.. so either their scale is wacked or new wood and such added a bunch of lbs

My C20 weighed 4,790 on a grain supply stores scale, which is supposed to be very accurate (old sliding weights/counter-weights style) so your 4695 seems to be in line.

XXL · 05-10-2003, 03:05 PM

Here's a weight calculator that might be handy. To approximate the weight of a steel bed floor, choose steel, add dimensions (anyone know what gauge steel is used in the bed floors? I was guessing 14 to 16.

Kenneth

http://www.admiralmetals.com/auto_weight_calc.asp

cdowns · 05-10-2003, 03:46 PM

pretty sure it's just 20gauge steel for the floor of the bed

XXL · 05-10-2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by cdowns
pretty sure it's just 20gauge steel for the floor of the bed

Really?? I thought the fenders were 19, and I would have guessed the bed floor was thicker than the fender.

Kenneth

chevyhouse · 05-10-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by GMC71k20
me and some friends lifted the steel bed off of my truck which wasnt that bad. then we almost broke our arms and crushed our toes when we put the new wood bed on. the wood bed weighs alot more if you ask me

i second that, I pulled the old Rotted away wood bed off my truck and put a metal one one it. even with very little wood intact it was much heavier then the metal ie: 4 guys instead of 3. the wood is not the heavy part, the crossmembers and support structure for the wood bed is most of the extra weight.

05-07-2003, 12:40 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	weight difference between wood and steel floor What's the difference between a wood floor and a stock steel floor on a SWB? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-07-2003, 10:28 AM	#2
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	One is harder than the other. If you get more specific than someone might be able to help you. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

05-07-2003, 10:55 AM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Niiiiice, but I thought I was clear? I'm wondering if the total weight of a wood bed is slightly more than the total weight of a stock steel floor bed (no diamond plate, etc.) __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-07-2003, 11:19 AM	#4
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Per cubic foot, steel is approx. 10 times heavier than oak. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-07-2003, 05:01 PM	#6
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	All i know is my truck's tags said it weighed 4060 from the factory... with some upgrades and the new oak bed and SS strips i went to the dump to see... 4625lbs.. so either their scale is wacked or new wood and such added a bunch of lbs __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-07-2003, 04:06 PM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	me and some friends lifted the steel bed off of my truck which wasnt that bad. then we almost broke our arms and crushed our toes when we put the new wood bed on. the wood bed weighs alot more if you ask me

05-07-2003, 05:46 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I was kinda thinking the wood bed was heavier. I think I'll probably stick to a steel floor with some 4x8 plywood so things don't slide around. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-10-2003, 03:05 PM	#9
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Here's a weight calculator that might be handy. To approximate the weight of a steel bed floor, choose steel, add dimensions (anyone know what gauge steel is used in the bed floors? I was guessing 14 to 16. Kenneth http://www.admiralmetals.com/auto_weight_calc.asp __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-10-2003, 03:46 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	pretty sure it's just 20gauge steel for the floor of the bed __________________ 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



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