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jon_volk · 09-19-2003, 01:32 PM

since the search is down....

who out there makes a kit to build a wood bed for a short fleetside. all i can find is stepsides and long fleetsides. any websites that detail how to put one together?

thanks.

bigblock73 · 09-19-2003, 03:32 PM

I have yet to see one...I know mar-k does not sell one. You might be able to modify a 8 foot fleet kit to work on a short fleet bed.

-Jeff

**Captkaos** · 09-19-2003, 03:57 PM

Bruce Horkey
http://www.members.tripod.com/woodandparts/Bedwood.htm

bigblock73 · 09-19-2003, 05:54 PM

Chris, I don't see any kits for 73-87 short fleetside beds there. Am I blind?

-Jeff

**Captkaos** · 09-19-2003, 06:05 PM

I put the wrong link there. I meant to put just the main page, my bad. At one time I remember them being able to offere that.

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2003, 06:10 PM

Chris is correct. Bruce Horkey offer's a "show" kit that allow's you to put a simulated wood bed over the top of your steel floor.
I have seen it, and it is awesome quality.

I considered this for my 77, but all my buddies shot it down...

jon_volk · 09-19-2003, 07:10 PM

screw what your buddies say.. WOOD BEDS RULE!!!!!

i definately dont want an overlay type thing no matter how nice it looks. Maybe ill just try modifying the longbed stuff. there will have to be a section cut out in the middle anyway for a nice big frame bridge.

ill look into the longbed stuff.

**N2TRUX** · 09-21-2003, 12:05 AM

They custom mill each one, so you can get it however you want it. Give them a call. They are very nice people, and more than willing to send free samples...

09-19-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	short fleetside wood bed? since the search is down.... who out there makes a kit to build a wood bed for a short fleetside. all i can find is stepsides and long fleetsides. any websites that detail how to put one together? thanks.

09-19-2003, 03:57 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Bruce Horkey http://www.members.tripod.com/woodandparts/Bedwood.htm __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-19-2003, 06:05 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I put the wrong link there. I meant to put just the main page, my bad. At one time I remember them being able to offere that. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-19-2003, 06:10 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Chris is correct. Bruce Horkey offer's a "show" kit that allow's you to put a simulated wood bed over the top of your steel floor. I have seen it, and it is awesome quality. I considered this for my 77, but all my buddies shot it down... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-21-2003, 12:05 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	They custom mill each one, so you can get it however you want it. Give them a call. They are very nice people, and more than willing to send free samples... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-19-2003, 03:32 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I have yet to see one...I know mar-k does not sell one. You might be able to modify a 8 foot fleet kit to work on a short fleet bed. -Jeff

09-19-2003, 05:54 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Chris, I don't see any kits for 73-87 short fleetside beds there. Am I blind? -Jeff

09-19-2003, 07:10 PM	#7
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	screw what your buddies say.. WOOD BEDS RULE!!!!! i definately dont want an overlay type thing no matter how nice it looks. Maybe ill just try modifying the longbed stuff. there will have to be a section cut out in the middle anyway for a nice big frame bridge. ill look into the longbed stuff.



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