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ira ashley · 11-14-2002, 09:00 AM

Is this all I need to switch from a metal to wooden bed floor
1-Buck Gate for a wooden floor
2-5pcs cross sill 72"long 2" tall
3-1pc cross sill 49 1/2" long 2" tall
4-1pc rear cross sill
5-12pcs of wood....."need to know how long & wide"
6-11pcs metal strips
7-bolt kit

I need a sample of the wood for the floor because i'm going to make my bed floor (looking at cedar because of the color)
does not matter if rotten & 6" long

If you have more info e-mail me at iashley@kimbanet.com
thanks Ira

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-14-2002, 09:16 AM

Look up the wood bed floor section on GMC Pauls site. Dimensional data for the wood is listed.

www.gmcpauls.com

Jim

Lippyp · 11-14-2002, 09:18 AM

Can't help you on the list of parts but try the following link for all you need to know about the wooden bits.....http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm

Slammed67 · 11-14-2002, 01:56 PM

There is an artilce in the new Classic Trucks magazine covering this swap. You might check it out.

ira ashley · 11-14-2002, 02:42 PM

I can not anyone that sell that Classic Truck Magazine in this area.
I would like to have a copy..If anyone has one with the bed floor conversion I would like to buy it.
Thanks to everyone for your help so far
Ira

soala70 · 11-14-2002, 02:51 PM

whats your email Ill find my mag and scan it to you.

ira ashley · 11-14-2002, 03:08 PM

iashley@kimbanet.com
thanks Ira

stllookn · 11-14-2002, 04:18 PM

ira, Why cedar? It is incredibly soft and light if that is what you are looking for but even as a show truck this wood is really prone to nicks and dings. I would consider a hardwood and then look over the available stocks to find the proper color. I do this all the time when I want something particular. You can get oak in just about any color you like from white oak to red oak! There are other woods that are much more suitable for truck bed applications too. I am such a purist when it comes to wood I refuse to stain it...I hate covering the natural color but will hunt forever to get the right shade for a project. Just my 0.02!

I am going to do a two tone wood bed on my stepside with Bowtie inlays in a slightly lighter color of the same wood.

ira ashley · 11-14-2002, 05:02 PM

The only reason is the color with natural finish.
It will match the truck color Wildberry with pearl.
Plus no one else has a cedar wooden bed.
This will be a garage kept truck......10 year & still working on it.
Ira

guitarman · 11-14-2002, 05:06 PM

You should take a look at this site:

http://www.members.tripod.com/woodandparts/index.htm

Really nice wood floors there and all of the metal parts you'll need even in stainless, polished if you want.

11-14-2002, 09:00 AM	#1
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	Need help switching to a wooden bed floor Is this all I need to switch from a metal to wooden bed floor 1-Buck Gate for a wooden floor 2-5pcs cross sill 72"long 2" tall 3-1pc cross sill 49 1/2" long 2" tall 4-1pc rear cross sill 5-12pcs of wood....."need to know how long & wide" 6-11pcs metal strips 7-bolt kit I need a sample of the wood for the floor because i'm going to make my bed floor (looking at cedar because of the color) does not matter if rotten & 6" long If you have more info e-mail me at iashley@kimbanet.com thanks Ira

11-14-2002, 09:18 AM	#3
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Can't help you on the list of parts but try the following link for all you need to know about the wooden bits.....http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm __________________ 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

11-14-2002, 01:56 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	There is an artilce in the new Classic Trucks magazine covering this swap. You might check it out. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-14-2002, 02:42 PM	#5
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	Problem finding Classic Truck Magazine I can not anyone that sell that Classic Truck Magazine in this area. I would like to have a copy..If anyone has one with the bed floor conversion I would like to buy it. Thanks to everyone for your help so far Ira

11-14-2002, 02:51 PM	#6
soala70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: geneva al usa Posts: 343	whats your email Ill find my mag and scan it to you. __________________ bogey5

11-14-2002, 09:16 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Look up the wood bed floor section on GMC Pauls site. Dimensional data for the wood is listed. www.gmcpauls.com Jim

11-14-2002, 03:08 PM	#7
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	magazine iashley@kimbanet.com thanks Ira

11-14-2002, 04:18 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	ira, Why cedar? It is incredibly soft and light if that is what you are looking for but even as a show truck this wood is really prone to nicks and dings. I would consider a hardwood and then look over the available stocks to find the proper color. I do this all the time when I want something particular. You can get oak in just about any color you like from white oak to red oak! There are other woods that are much more suitable for truck bed applications too. I am such a purist when it comes to wood I refuse to stain it...I hate covering the natural color but will hunt forever to get the right shade for a project. Just my 0.02! I am going to do a two tone wood bed on my stepside with Bowtie inlays in a slightly lighter color of the same wood. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-14-2002 at 04:21 PM.

11-14-2002, 05:02 PM	#9
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	cedar The only reason is the color with natural finish. It will match the truck color Wildberry with pearl. Plus no one else has a cedar wooden bed. This will be a garage kept truck......10 year & still working on it. Ira

11-14-2002, 05:06 PM	#10
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	You should take a look at this site: http://www.members.tripod.com/woodandparts/index.htm Really nice wood floors there and all of the metal parts you'll need even in stainless, polished if you want. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii



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