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Injected68LS1 · 09-30-2003, 02:23 AM

What do you guys use to protect your nicely painted beds? I'm tired of not being able to put anything in the bed because I'm worrying about scratching my paint. I think I will try to find a good, heavy rubber bed lining. I don't want any spray coating.

Any suggestions? Pictures?

Thanks

cdowns · 09-30-2003, 09:38 AM

i have a truck and i treat it like a truck throw anything and everything in it and haul away

**N2TRUX** · 09-30-2003, 10:13 AM

LS1, I had the same delima on my 77 Cheyenne. The bed was in great shape, and had been freshly painted. I could not bring myself to do a spray in liner, because the truck is restored, and it just wouldn't look right. Yeah, I know it's bagged with 20's, but that beside the point.

I finally decided to go with a bed mat. I bought a "light duty" mat from LMC. I tried to find a GM logo mat, but couldn't locate one. It looks as nice as anything else would, and it doesn't scratch the paint (much)...

landon4421 · 09-30-2003, 11:41 AM

Just a few things to think about ! If your truck bed dose not have a bed cover, then the liner you put in will blow around and rub on the paint. The rust starts there!

IMO I am rebuilding a 1972 Chevy 4x4 and I am going to have the bed painted then I am taking it to get the Line-x sprayed in it. I am also haveing the underside done as well. NO MORE RUST !

You could buy one of the bed covers and put in one of the mats. I know it would be cheaper than the Line-x stuff. But the bed mat will blow around and start the paint rubbing thing. My bosses new dodge made it like 6 months and the paint in the corners was rubbed down to the primer !

Just some things to think about ! Have a good one !

*rickspickuppart* · 09-30-2003, 12:29 PM

in all of our work trucks we have had in the past years we have had Rhino sprayed in them, I have heard people saying it came up or it faded. But we have never had a problem w/ it, and if the Arizona sun didn't fade it after 10 yrs I don't think it is going to fade.

70c10 · 09-30-2003, 12:45 PM

Someone on here has a Bedrug that looks slick. I have been looking for one to fit a fleetside. Alot of people have used hard plastic bedliners that fit pretty good but I don't like plastic.

*rickspickuppart* · 09-30-2003, 12:57 PM

another thing I have been seeing alot at the gas stations around here is if you have a hard plastic liner they wont let you fill gas cans while they are in the bed of the truck (it says on a sticker it's because of static electricity discharge w/ a pic of a stick man getting blown backwards, I will try to post a pic of it). I havent heard of anyone that has been blown up filling a gas can but it does make you think a little.

**nightmare** · 09-30-2003, 01:01 PM

i've got a spray in bedliner, and wouldn't have it any other way. easy to clean, doesn't "hurt" the paint, and it adds value to the truck. yeah, it costs a little more, but it makes it easier to put stuff back there without worrying, "am i going to mess up my truck?"

Piper71c10 · 09-30-2003, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by 70c10
Someone on here has a Bedrug that looks slick. I have been looking for one to fit a fleetside. Alot of people have used hard plastic bedliners that fit pretty good but I don't like plastic.

I can say for a fact that plastic containers do create static and sometimes spark. I was emptying a 55 gallon plastic drum of fuel onto a hyandi one time and was blown twenty feet backwards when the spark caught. It hurt, but thankfully not too bad, and I learned my lesson. From then on, I fill all fuel cans on the ground with the nozzel touching the can.

Speaking from experience.

Piper

Injected68LS1 · 10-01-2003, 12:02 AM

I think I might get a heavy, rubber mat for the floor of the bed. I can't imagine a heavy mat flapping around in the wind. Anyone know who sells a good one?

lukecp · 10-01-2003, 12:41 AM

Try a local autoparts store.....next day delivery and no shipping cost

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2003, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by Injected68LS1
I think I might get a heavy, rubber mat for the floor of the bed. I can't imagine a heavy mat flapping around in the wind. Anyone know who sells a good one?

LMC sells a heavy mat too...

70c10 · 10-01-2003, 07:30 AM

I have the "very heavy" mat on the floor and it starts to flap around 65 MPH on the highway. I can tell you first hand that at 100 MPH it flies out of the bed,LOL. Scared the hell out of me one night!. Luckily no cars were anywhere nearby.

Lobo'74 · 10-01-2003, 11:54 AM

When I bought the '67 the fella who rebuilt it told me he just used white rustoleum in the bed. That way when it got torn up I could just redo once a year or so. Bed sides are turqouise like the truck, just the bed floor is rustoleum. I plan on putting in a wood bed in the distant future so I'll leave it like it is for now.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 10-01-2003, 12:21 PM

Many companies can match a spray in liner to the color of your truck. There is a guy here localy who has his liner flamed to match his truck it looks slick.

Hotrod70C10 · 10-01-2003, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Injected68LS1
I think I might get a heavy, rubber mat for the floor of the bed. I can't imagine a heavy mat flapping around in the wind. Anyone know who sells a good one?

I have one and it flaps like crazy..... Going 70 down the highway has caused the back end of it (closest to the tailgate) to flap and hit my back window. If I didn't have a spare tire in my bed it would fly out. Do something else... IMO it sucks. BTW it's laying in my garage floor rolled up right now. I will be picking up some of that rattle guard spray in liner to try on my bed after I get it painted in a week or two.

pat · 10-01-2003, 09:58 PM

What kind of options do I have for an original wood bed. The more I think about it, I either want to
convert the bed to an orignial looking wood bed
changing it over to a metal floor then LineX-ing the whole thing
or go all the way and get a good bed cover then carpet it.
What do you think?

pat · 10-01-2003, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Injected68LS1
What do you guys use to protect your nicely painted beds? I'm tired of not being able to put anything in the bed because I'm worrying about scratching my paint. I think I will try to find a good, heavy rubber bed lining. I don't want any spray coating.

I think a piece of plywood carpeted on both sides with maybe marine carpet may do what you want. Maybe you could somehow make it in a few pieces with hinges for easy removal/storage?

dinnut · 10-01-2003, 10:00 PM

well, i use my girlfriend to protect my bed

Hotrod70C10 · 10-02-2003, 01:03 AM

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Originally posted by dinnut
well, i use my girlfriend to protect my bed

So do I!

O'l Buck · 10-02-2003, 02:21 AM

plywood............wait, that's to protect the stuff in the bed........never mind.

Lippyp · 10-02-2003, 05:53 AM

What about using some stick on velcro to hold down the rubber mat or even some convertible hood type poppers?

09-30-2003, 02:23 AM	#1
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	What do you guys use to protect your bed? What do you guys use to protect your nicely painted beds? I'm tired of not being able to put anything in the bed because I'm worrying about scratching my paint. I think I will try to find a good, heavy rubber bed lining. I don't want any spray coating. Any suggestions? Pictures? Thanks __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

09-30-2003, 09:38 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i have a truck and i treat it like a truck throw anything and everything in it and haul away __________________ 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

09-30-2003, 10:13 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	LS1, I had the same delima on my 77 Cheyenne. The bed was in great shape, and had been freshly painted. I could not bring myself to do a spray in liner, because the truck is restored, and it just wouldn't look right. Yeah, I know it's bagged with 20's, but that beside the point. I finally decided to go with a bed mat. I bought a "light duty" mat from LMC. I tried to find a GM logo mat, but couldn't locate one. It looks as nice as anything else would, and it doesn't scratch the paint (much)... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-30-2003, 11:41 AM	#4
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Just a few things to think about ! If your truck bed dose not have a bed cover, then the liner you put in will blow around and rub on the paint. The rust starts there! IMO I am rebuilding a 1972 Chevy 4x4 and I am going to have the bed painted then I am taking it to get the Line-x sprayed in it. I am also haveing the underside done as well. NO MORE RUST ! You could buy one of the bed covers and put in one of the mats. I know it would be cheaper than the Line-x stuff. But the bed mat will blow around and start the paint rubbing thing. My bosses new dodge made it like 6 months and the paint in the corners was rubbed down to the primer ! Just some things to think about ! Have a good one ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

09-30-2003, 12:45 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Someone on here has a Bedrug that looks slick. I have been looking for one to fit a fleetside. Alot of people have used hard plastic bedliners that fit pretty good but I don't like plastic. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-30-2003, 12:29 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	in all of our work trucks we have had in the past years we have had Rhino sprayed in them, I have heard people saying it came up or it faded. But we have never had a problem w/ it, and if the Arizona sun didn't fade it after 10 yrs I don't think it is going to fade.

09-30-2003, 12:57 PM	#7
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	another thing I have been seeing alot at the gas stations around here is if you have a hard plastic liner they wont let you fill gas cans while they are in the bed of the truck (it says on a sticker it's because of static electricity discharge w/ a pic of a stick man getting blown backwards, I will try to post a pic of it). I havent heard of anyone that has been blown up filling a gas can but it does make you think a little.

10-01-2003, 12:02 AM	#10
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I think I might get a heavy, rubber mat for the floor of the bed. I can't imagine a heavy mat flapping around in the wind. Anyone know who sells a good one? __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

10-01-2003, 12:41 AM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Try a local autoparts store.....next day delivery and no shipping cost __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-01-2003, 07:30 AM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I have the "very heavy" mat on the floor and it starts to flap around 65 MPH on the highway. I can tell you first hand that at 100 MPH it flies out of the bed,LOL. Scared the hell out of me one night!. Luckily no cars were anywhere nearby. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-01-2003, 11:54 AM	#14
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Came intalled... When I bought the '67 the fella who rebuilt it told me he just used white rustoleum in the bed. That way when it got torn up I could just redo once a year or so. Bed sides are turqouise like the truck, just the bed floor is rustoleum. I plan on putting in a wood bed in the distant future so I'll leave it like it is for now. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

10-01-2003, 12:21 PM	#15
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Many companies can match a spray in liner to the color of your truck. There is a guy here localy who has his liner flamed to match his truck it looks slick.

10-01-2003, 09:58 PM	#17
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	What kind of options do I have for an original wood bed. The more I think about it, I either want to convert the bed to an orignial looking wood bed changing it over to a metal floor then LineX-ing the whole thing or go all the way and get a good bed cover then carpet it. What do you think? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

10-01-2003, 10:00 PM	#19
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	well, i use my girlfriend to protect my bed __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-02-2003, 02:21 AM	#21
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	plywood............wait, that's to protect the stuff in the bed........never mind. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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10-02-2003, 05:53 AM	#22
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	What about using some stick on velcro to hold down the rubber mat or even some convertible hood type poppers? __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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