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texastrendz · 02-19-2013, 10:50 AM

Are any vendors building a kit to raise floors yet. I would think that the market would be solid now for it. I saw Rob @ no limit did something with one of his builds. I am tired of fabricating every piece and just want to buy something to help along with raising a bed floor. I know some work would have to be done in the wheel well area, just thinking out loud. Daniel.

ddubbs · 02-19-2013, 03:58 PM

I think porterbuilt has been talking about it. Hopefully some vendors chime in and see there is a market for it.
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**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2013, 11:29 AM

Talk to Mar-K. I'll they would consider it.

Rochlow · 02-20-2013, 12:31 PM

I will probably end up making my own.

texastrendz · 02-20-2013, 03:17 PM

Thinking about just making spacers on top of the cross braces and installing another set of cross braces on top of the spacers to raise just the floor and re drilling the holes for the wheel tubs in the bed sides. You think this would work?

Rochlow · 02-20-2013, 04:11 PM

I don't think the stock wheel wells will allow you to raise the bed floor high enough to clear the rear frame and suspension. I think you will have to cut them down.

jimmydean · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

There is no nicer raised wood bed out there than the one Delmo did on the '65. Sectioned the wheel tubs 3".

SCOTI · 02-20-2013, 05:51 PM

The prob w/a 'kit' is many builders take a different approach to the rear frame sections which requires differing floor heights...

502ms · 02-20-2013, 08:10 PM

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The prob w/a 'kit' is many builders take a different approach to the rear frame sections which requires differing floor heights...

agreed. every rear-end is done differently, so it would require some kind of custom work. I am happy that I raised my floor - it has made room for my air suspension management, my fuel cell, and maybe some other future items

GVizzle · 02-21-2013, 02:10 AM

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texastrendz · 02-21-2013, 10:23 AM

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That is exactly the look I am wanting, do you have any pics of the way you did that. Yes, I am trying to cheat. I want the answers without doing the homework. Thanks Daniel

texastrendz · 02-21-2013, 10:31 AM

Found it in your build thread, is your tailgate welded shut from the wood floor frame?

GVizzle · 02-21-2013, 01:13 PM

No tail gate opens.
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**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2013, 01:21 PM

Just ran across the build at No Limit "The BCC No Limit build"

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**oldman3** · 02-21-2013, 03:40 PM

^^^^That's sweet...Jim

texastrendz · 02-21-2013, 03:40 PM

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Just ran across the build at No Limit "The BCC No Limit build"

Awesome, that is the way to do it. easy clean and simple.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-22-2013, 03:45 PM

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Awesome, that is the way to do it. easy clean and simple.

I like that too...

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bodydropped68 · 02-22-2013, 04:15 PM

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Man that looks good.

staydubbin · 06-01-2017, 12:24 AM

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this is sick!!! nice job!

02-19-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Raised wood floor? Are any vendors building a kit to raise floors yet. I would think that the market would be solid now for it. I saw Rob @ no limit did something with one of his builds. I am tired of fabricating every piece and just want to buy something to help along with raising a bed floor. I know some work would have to be done in the wheel well area, just thinking out loud. Daniel.

02-19-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Raised wood floor? I think porterbuilt has been talking about it. Hopefully some vendors chime in and see there is a market for it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

02-20-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Raised wood floor? Talk to Mar-K. I'll they would consider it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-20-2013, 12:31 PM	#4
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Raised wood floor? I will probably end up making my own.

02-20-2013, 03:17 PM	#5
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Raised wood floor? Thinking about just making spacers on top of the cross braces and installing another set of cross braces on top of the spacers to raise just the floor and re drilling the holes for the wheel tubs in the bed sides. You think this would work?

02-20-2013, 04:11 PM	#6
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Raised wood floor? I don't think the stock wheel wells will allow you to raise the bed floor high enough to clear the rear frame and suspension. I think you will have to cut them down.

02-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Raised wood floor? There is no nicer raised wood bed out there than the one Delmo did on the '65. Sectioned the wheel tubs 3". __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-20-2013, 05:51 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Raised wood floor? The prob w/a 'kit' is many builders take a different approach to the rear frame sections which requires differing floor heights... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-21-2013, 02:10 AM	#10
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: Raised wood floor? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-21-2013, 10:31 AM	#12
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Raised wood floor? Found it in your build thread, is your tailgate welded shut from the wood floor frame?

02-21-2013, 01:13 PM	#13
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: Raised wood floor? No tail gate opens. Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 01:21 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Raised wood floor? Just ran across the build at No Limit "The BCC No Limit build" __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2013, 01:29 PM	#15
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Raised wood floor? __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-21-2013, 03:40 PM	#16
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Raised wood floor? ^^^^That's sweet...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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