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The Hogdoctor · 01-31-2009, 08:39 PM

I am restoreing a 66 stepside that the wood bed had rotted away when I got it.
I cut down a Red Cedar tree because of tornado damage and carried it to a saw mill to get cut in 8 in.X 10 foot boards and stored them in my garage attic 3 years ago to dry.
I have painted the cab of my truck and am going to take the bed off to paint it in the next few weeks. I am trying to get it ready for a local car show in April of this year,and want to use the Cedar in this bed because the truck is solid black.
Does any one have any measurements and what the board with is and where the holes are to be drilled? Also the grove for the bed slats.

The Hogdoctor · 01-31-2009, 08:47 PM

I for got to say this is a short wheel base.
Thanks

502tripower · 01-31-2009, 08:53 PM

HogDoc, I have made a number of bedwood kits over the years and have found this place a good sorce for the dimentions. If you have any questions about the procedure don't hesitate to ask. Good Luck

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

jason65 · 01-31-2009, 08:54 PM

Check out mar-k.com. look in instillation instructions it's all there. Good luck.

retodd7711 · 01-31-2009, 10:56 PM

2 pictures just ain't enough.
Post up some more!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-31-2009, 11:23 PM

Try using tape measure. Stepsides are not that hard. That is how I did mine.

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 12:23 AM

Nice truck!!!
I agree with all of the above....good info, more pics anf steps are the easiest of the bunch!!

protrash64 · 02-01-2009, 01:14 AM

..........more pics. You have a nice looking truck and Id like to see more. Cant help you with the bed floor; I dont have one

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Oregoon · 02-01-2009, 04:09 AM

Using a downed tree is super-cool! Post pics when you're done.

72freak · 02-01-2009, 07:05 AM

GMC Paul has all the measurments on his site I believe

**ChiefRocka** · 02-01-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Try using tape measure. Stepsides are not that hard. That is how I did mine.

"Why didn't I think of that !!"

...is probalby what hes thinking.....I think he wanted the specs BEFORE using his tape measure !!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-01-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

"Why didn't I think of that !!"

...is probalby what hes thinking.....I think he wanted the specs BEFORE using his tape measure !!

Hey you be nice to me or I will sick Luca on you....

**scotts62** · 02-01-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Hey you be nice to me or I will sick Luca on you....

**scotts62** · 02-01-2009, 11:55 AM

That looks good! Good info on the site, im going to make mine too when i get closer to needing it that site will help a lot.

4dranch · 02-01-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 502tripower

HogDoc, I have made a number of bedwood kits over the years and have found this place a good sorce for the dimentions. If you have any questions about the procedure don't hesitate to ask. Good Luck

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

502,
you have any pictures of the ones you did ???

502tripower · 02-01-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

502,
you have any pictures of the ones you did ???

Here is the one in my truck. I widened my wheel wheel 1-1/2" Then adjusted the bed wood to look as factory. I also have a ash bed for a short fleet that is available. I do not drill. Instead I fly cut the bottom so no bolts go in from above and they are hidden.

502tripower · 02-01-2009, 01:37 PM

Here are a few more pics of materials and one kit I did a few weeks ago.

The Hogdoctor · 02-01-2009, 07:50 PM

I printed the measurement off. This is exactly what I needed.
Thanks Hogdoctor

4dranch · 02-02-2009, 02:47 PM

502tripower.
Very nice craftsmanship.

Joey~AP · 02-02-2009, 03:24 PM

A trick that I learned from an old man here in Texas....

He had a 62, I believe, painted purple. He painted the wood with the same purple paint. The purple paint soaked into the grain. He then sanded the wood bak down and stained it.

You could see the purple in the grain.

Looked pretty sweet!

01-31-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
The Hogdoctor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mount Olive Al Posts: 65	Wood Floor I am restoreing a 66 stepside that the wood bed had rotted away when I got it. I cut down a Red Cedar tree because of tornado damage and carried it to a saw mill to get cut in 8 in.X 10 foot boards and stored them in my garage attic 3 years ago to dry. I have painted the cab of my truck and am going to take the bed off to paint it in the next few weeks. I am trying to get it ready for a local car show in April of this year,and want to use the Cedar in this bed because the truck is solid black. Does any one have any measurements and what the board with is and where the holes are to be drilled? Also the grove for the bed slats. Attached Images

01-31-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
The Hogdoctor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mount Olive Al Posts: 65	Re: Wood Floor I for got to say this is a short wheel base. Thanks

01-31-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Wood Floor HogDoc, I have made a number of bedwood kits over the years and have found this place a good sorce for the dimentions. If you have any questions about the procedure don't hesitate to ask. Good Luck http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-31-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Wood Floor Check out mar-k.com. look in instillation instructions it's all there. Good luck.

01-31-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Wood Floor 2 pictures just ain't enough. Post up some more! __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-31-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Wood Floor Try using tape measure. Stepsides are not that hard. That is how I did mine. Attached Images __________________ "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

02-01-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Wood Floor Nice truck!!! I agree with all of the above....good info, more pics anf steps are the easiest of the bunch!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-01-2009, 01:14 AM	#8
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Wood Floor ..........more pics. You have a nice looking truck and Id like to see more. Cant help you with the bed floor; I dont have one. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-01-2009, 04:09 AM	#9
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Wood Floor Using a downed tree is super-cool! Post pics when you're done.

02-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Wood Floor GMC Paul has all the measurments on his site I believe __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-01-2009, 11:55 AM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Wood Floor That looks good! Good info on the site, im going to make mine too when i get closer to needing it that site will help a lot. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-01-2009, 01:37 PM	#17
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Wood Floor Here are a few more pics of materials and one kit I did a few weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-01-2009, 07:50 PM	#18
The Hogdoctor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mount Olive Al Posts: 65	Re: Wood Floor I printed the measurement off. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks Hogdoctor

02-02-2009, 02:47 PM	#19
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Wood Floor 502tripower. Very nice craftsmanship. __________________ *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

02-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#20
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Wood Floor A trick that I learned from an old man here in Texas.... He had a 62, I believe, painted purple. He painted the wood with the same purple paint. The purple paint soaked into the grain. He then sanded the wood bak down and stained it. You could see the purple in the grain. Looked pretty sweet! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.



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