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PrerunnerRob · 10-08-2008, 12:58 AM

Hey guys, just to compound the headaches that my crewcab build are giving me, I picked up a new to me truck to actually prove I can build it without going over the top.

I just picked up a 1965 GMC 3/4 or 1 ton(I'm not sure) fleetside longbed. It's got a 305ci V6, 4 speed floor shift, is relatively driveable, and decently solid! I'll post pictures when I have a chance, I'm hoping to do a quick clean up, and cruise it until I fix my 2nd blown up rear end in my 01 SIlverado(but that is another story entirely!) Anyone have any info on the bed wood dimensions used on these trucks? I did carpentry for 5 years, so making the bed wood should not be a problem, but I'd like to really know the dimension of the thickness of the wood. Thanks in advance!

kizer · 10-08-2008, 01:57 AM

Check out this links
http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

Congrats on the new acquire

4dranch · 10-08-2008, 08:57 AM

Hey Rob,
I know this ain't what you wanted but I came across this a while back and thought it was cool. and I would love to know how this was done. Is it just layers of real thin wood?

PrerunnerRob · 10-08-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kizer

Check out this links
http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

Congrats on the new acquire

Thats just what I was looking for!

kizer · 10-08-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Thats just what I was looking for!

I figured as much. I found it on accident. I have a bad habit of visiting vendors on sites just to see what they offer and found that. I'll probably buy a kit, but knew some of you guys where a complete do it yourself kind of group so I bookmarked it.

Joey~AP · 10-08-2008, 09:08 AM

That's hot!

kdrodworks316 · 10-08-2008, 09:45 AM

congrat on the new rig, but dont be like me, finish one before you start another.Otherwise you never finish either one

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-08-2008, 09:56 AM

I have been doing carpentry for over 15 years and I just use a tape measure. Any stock 3/4 wood will do. Most sizes in the racks will work. For my next bed I am going to get unmilled wood and mill it myself.

I have a feeling the flames in the bed of that truck are done the way gold leaf is done with a clear coat on top.

padresag · 10-08-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I have been doing carpentry for over 15 years and I just use a tape measure. Any stock 3/4 wood will do. Most sizes in the racks will work. For my next bed I am going to get unmilled wood and mill it myself.

I have a feeling the flames in the bed of that truck are done the way gold leaf is done with a clear coat on top.

it is inlayed(curly maple) into the other wood
ron

**ChiefRocka** · 10-08-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

congrat on the new rig, but dont be like me, finish one before you start another.Otherwise you never finish either one

Wow...and all this time, I thought I was the only different one with that problem....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I have been doing carpentry for over 15 years and I just use a tape measure. Any stock 3/4 wood will do. Most sizes in the racks will work. For my next bed I am going to get unmilled wood and mill it myself.

I have a feeling the flames in the bed of that truck are done the way gold leaf is done with a clear coat on top.

Yeap, looks like leafing to me...

Cool score on the rig, bro !!

PrerunnerRob · 10-08-2008, 11:59 PM

As promised, here is a picture of the ugly truck!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-09-2008, 12:01 AM

Looks good man....

padresag · 10-09-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Wow...and all this time, I thought I was the only different one with that problem....

Yeap, looks like leafing to me...

Cool score on the rig, bro !!

I hate to tell you but that is not leafing. it is curly maple and something else that is inlaid
ron

**ChiefRocka** · 10-09-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

I hate to tell you but that is not leafing. it is curly maple and something else that is inlaid
ron

Really....Wow that is nice.

Hoffman65burb · 10-09-2008, 12:01 AM

should look sweet crew cabbed! haha good luck!

kdrodworks316 · 10-09-2008, 12:14 AM

donor for the 6 door crew cab? hahaha!

PrerunnerRob · 10-09-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

donor for the 6 door crew cab? hahaha!

I heard that from the guys at my shop already, I promise I'm not cutting this one up!

PBFAB.COM · 10-09-2008, 12:28 AM

Solid truck! Looks kinda high...

PrerunnerRob · 10-09-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Solid truck! Looks kinda high...

Wanna donate a front and rear setup?

PBFAB.COM · 10-09-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Wanna donate a front and rear setup?

Maybe for the CrewCab!

Are you actually going to be able to leave this one alone and just drive it? Or will a simple brake job snowball into......

Frizzle Fry · 10-09-2008, 01:04 AM

I'm trying to hold back on a couple of my vehicles too

It's not easy!

jonzcustomshop · 10-09-2008, 01:48 AM

You cali guys are lucky, I looked at that exact same truck,(white ,456,gmc,3/4 ton, V6) up here the other day,$700, but the bottom 4 inches were completely rusted away.......

the kid · 10-09-2008, 08:58 PM

there it is

long travel ?

PrerunnerRob · 10-09-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by the kid

there it is

long travel ?

I'm going to try to leave this one alone!

Anyone have any idea what this guy does on the dash? It turns from left to right, and feels like there is a solid off position all the way to the left. Got any ideas?

padresag · 10-11-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by the kid

there it is

long travel ?

hey kid; I guess it is better than being a short stroke
ron

10-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#1
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	New truck! Hey guys, just to compound the headaches that my crewcab build are giving me, I picked up a new to me truck to actually prove I can build it without going over the top. I just picked up a 1965 GMC 3/4 or 1 ton(I'm not sure) fleetside longbed. It's got a 305ci V6, 4 speed floor shift, is relatively driveable, and decently solid! I'll post pictures when I have a chance, I'm hoping to do a quick clean up, and cruise it until I fix my 2nd blown up rear end in my 01 SIlverado(but that is another story entirely!) Anyone have any info on the bed wood dimensions used on these trucks? I did carpentry for 5 years, so making the bed wood should not be a problem, but I'd like to really know the dimension of the thickness of the wood. Thanks in advance!

10-08-2008, 01:57 AM	#2
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: New truck! Check out this links http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm Congrats on the new acquire __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

10-08-2008, 08:57 AM	#3
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: New truck! Hey Rob, I know this ain't what you wanted but I came across this a while back and thought it was cool. and I would love to know how this was done. Is it just layers of real thin wood? Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

10-08-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: New truck! That's hot! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

10-08-2008, 09:45 AM	#7
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: New truck! congrat on the new rig, but dont be like me, finish one before you start another.Otherwise you never finish either one __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

10-08-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,783	Re: New truck! I have been doing carpentry for over 15 years and I just use a tape measure. Any stock 3/4 wood will do. Most sizes in the racks will work. For my next bed I am going to get unmilled wood and mill it myself. I have a feeling the flames in the bed of that truck are done the way gold leaf is done with a clear coat on top. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#11
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: New truck! As promised, here is a picture of the ugly truck!

10-09-2008, 12:01 AM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: New truck! Looks good man.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-09-2008, 12:01 AM	#15
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: New truck! should look sweet crew cabbed! haha good luck! __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

10-09-2008, 12:14 AM	#16
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: New truck! donor for the 6 door crew cab? hahaha! __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

10-09-2008, 12:28 AM	#18
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: New truck! Solid truck! Looks kinda high... __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-09-2008, 01:04 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New truck! I'm trying to hold back on a couple of my vehicles too It's not easy!

10-09-2008, 01:48 AM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: New truck! You cali guys are lucky, I looked at that exact same truck,(white ,456,gmc,3/4 ton, V6) up here the other day,$700, but the bottom 4 inches were completely rusted away.......

10-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#23
the kid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: santa clara ca Posts: 47	Re: New truck! there it is long travel ? __________________ making trucks pointless 1 at a time



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