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1968C20CST · 04-02-2014, 11:26 AM

Are the frame mounts for these beds the same, I searched but did not find what I was looking for.
Thanks

Ackattack · 04-02-2014, 11:37 AM

Yes, they're the same.

The header panel of the bed is different though.

1968C20CST · 04-02-2014, 11:52 AM

Whats different about the header? Will I need to change the header if I swap a wood bed onto a steel bed truck?

19673ontree · 04-02-2014, 11:55 AM

The started to use metal bed floors in 67 before that they were all wood I wish they would have waited till 72 that way all our trucks would have a wood floor , I've talked about it and talked about it and I'm gonna buy the parts and change my 67 to wood I will never be happy with it till I do

19673ontree · 04-02-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968C20CST

Whats different about the header? Will I need to change the header if I swap a wood bed onto a steel bed truck?

On 67 to 72 trucks between metal and wood floor the bedsides inner fenders and tailgate is the same everything else is different ,

1968C20CST · 04-02-2014, 12:23 PM

So frame mounts same, no need to change headers, correct?

CC69Rat · 04-02-2014, 12:55 PM

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx

On the left - > Front Bed Panel > Adapter Flange

This will allow you to not have to replace the front header (Can be a pain to remove in my limited experience)

Your bed floor cross sills, as well as the cross sill under the tailgate (across the back, rear support between the bed sides) will be different for a wood floor though. You'll need to configure the truck, year, and specify Wood Floor to see the Wood Floor cross sills, etc.

If you cant find nice OEM, I would suggest Mar-K. It's a moderately difficult project, but IMO well worth the effort.

All the specs for the wood floor bed wood are on GMC Pauls website, not sure if you know that ..

1968C20CST · 04-02-2014, 01:31 PM

I have a rusted steel on my truck, and have found a non rusted wood is why I ask, not trying to put a wood floor in a steel bed or vise versa

SS Tim · 04-02-2014, 05:36 PM

Yes a wood or steel bed will interchange as assemblies.

Also wood or steel floor can be converted but lots of parts are involved.

CC69Rat · 04-02-2014, 05:53 PM

Misunderstood.. sorry. Yeah the beds will swap, no problem.

04-02-2014, 11:26 AM	#1
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed Are the frame mounts for these beds the same, I searched but did not find what I was looking for. Thanks

04-02-2014, 11:37 AM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed Yes, they're the same. The header panel of the bed is different though. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

04-02-2014, 11:52 AM	#3
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed Whats different about the header? Will I need to change the header if I swap a wood bed onto a steel bed truck?

04-02-2014, 11:55 AM	#4
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed The started to use metal bed floors in 67 before that they were all wood I wish they would have waited till 72 that way all our trucks would have a wood floor , I've talked about it and talked about it and I'm gonna buy the parts and change my 67 to wood I will never be happy with it till I do __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-02-2014, 12:23 PM	#6
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed So frame mounts same, no need to change headers, correct?

04-02-2014, 12:55 PM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx On the left - > Front Bed Panel > Adapter Flange This will allow you to not have to replace the front header (Can be a pain to remove in my limited experience) Your bed floor cross sills, as well as the cross sill under the tailgate (across the back, rear support between the bed sides) will be different for a wood floor though. You'll need to configure the truck, year, and specify Wood Floor to see the Wood Floor cross sills, etc. If you cant find nice OEM, I would suggest Mar-K. It's a moderately difficult project, but IMO well worth the effort. All the specs for the wood floor bed wood are on GMC Pauls website, not sure if you know that .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-02-2014, 01:31 PM	#8
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed I have a rusted steel on my truck, and have found a non rusted wood is why I ask, not trying to put a wood floor in a steel bed or vise versa

04-02-2014, 05:36 PM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed Yes a wood or steel bed will interchange as assemblies. Also wood or steel floor can be converted but lots of parts are involved. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-02-2014, 05:53 PM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Wood floor bed vs steel floor bed Misunderstood.. sorry. Yeah the beds will swap, no problem. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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