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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?

Joey~AP · 10-08-2008, 09:08 AM

That's hot!

PrerunnerRob · 10-08-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

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!

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.

kizer · 10-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

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.

padresag · 10-08-2008, 12:23 PM

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.

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

**ChiefRocka** · 10-08-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

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....

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Solid truck! Looks kinda high...

Wanna donate a front and rear setup?

PBFAB.COM · 10-09-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

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......

PrerunnerRob · 10-09-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

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......

I'm planning on just having this guy for a while, but that's how it usually starts!

I promise no major mods on this guy(bolt on means it's not major, right?

), so I'm just going to do a tune up over the weekend, and hopefully cruise it around. Big v6's are fun to drive!

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!

padresag · 10-09-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

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

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.......

**ChiefRocka** · 10-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

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.

Darinc74 · 10-09-2008, 09:28 AM

padresag is right, it's inlaid curly maple veneer plus a couple of other veneers. With todays technology, it isn't hard to do inlaid veneer panels. Everything is CNC laser cut for an exact match. I am planning on doing something similar in my bed.

padresag · 10-09-2008, 10:09 AM

and you can still do it the old fashioned way , by hand
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	#4
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	#6
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	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	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	#13
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	#14
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	#16
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	#20
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, 09:28 AM	#24
Darinc74 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 17	Re: New truck! padresag is right, it's inlaid curly maple veneer plus a couple of other veneers. With todays technology, it isn't hard to do inlaid veneer panels. Everything is CNC laser cut for an exact match. I am planning on doing something similar in my bed. __________________ "We the willing led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing." Last edited by Darinc74; 10-09-2008 at 09:29 AM.

10-09-2008, 10:09 AM	#25
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: New truck! and you can still do it the old fashioned way , by hand ron



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