Filling the seam down the bed. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sams60gmc · 07-27-2009, 10:56 AM

So I was at the local back to the '50s pre car show friday night and saw a pretty trick '64 swb. And I noticed it has the seam in the back of the bed filled just like mine, but then I noticed he has the long seam that runs all the way down the bed filled too. I want to do it with mine because it looked really smooth and tied in with the seam on the end. Just curious what he may have used or what to use. Bondo? Lead? Any help is apreciated guys.

Alan's Classic · 07-27-2009, 11:01 AM

I'm welding mine. One side is done still have the other side to do. I wouldn't use filler. Lead may be a good option, but never messed with it.

sams60gmc · 07-27-2009, 11:50 AM

Awesome thanks for the reply. Do you have any pictures?

70 Suburban · 07-27-2009, 12:13 PM

Welding mine also. I have started but thats about as far as i have gotten

Alan's Classic · 07-27-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

Awesome thanks for the reply. Do you have any pictures?

Somewhere in my build, I'm at work right now.

62 short step · 07-27-2009, 12:47 PM

I used body filler on mine. Seems to be ok. After 2 years its still looks good. I guess welding would be better.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-27-2009, 01:09 PM

I kinda like the seam. If your bed is apart you might be able to lay the bedside flat and melt lead or even soder and let it flow level. I dont know if it will do it or not so finding a practice piece is always nice.

markeb01 · 07-27-2009, 04:11 PM

I filled the seams on my front fenders using JB Weld epoxy. They were new aftermarket GM fenders of terrible quality and parts of the seam had 1/8" gaps. I thoroughly sandblasted the gap and then filled with regular slow dry JB Weld. They've been on the truck for 10 years now and the seam remains invisible as if it had been welded, and without warpage.

shortbed70 · 07-27-2009, 05:24 PM

If you arent that good at welding and save yourself some trouble. You could get by with spot welding every 4 inches and then use a good panel adhesive designed for gluing body panels togather. I personally would weld it but TAKE your time. Trust me I welded the hood gap and its alot more work than you think.

sams60gmc · 07-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I'm not to sure what I'm going to do yet tho. I just have a little 110 welder and doing that seam wouldn't be very easy with it, but next time I have access to a big welder I probably will do it with that and then a little filler over it to smooth it out.

07-27-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Filling the seam down the bed. So I was at the local back to the '50s pre car show friday night and saw a pretty trick '64 swb. And I noticed it has the seam in the back of the bed filled just like mine, but then I noticed he has the long seam that runs all the way down the bed filled too. I want to do it with mine because it looked really smooth and tied in with the seam on the end. Just curious what he may have used or what to use. Bondo? Lead? Any help is apreciated guys. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

07-27-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. I'm welding mine. One side is done still have the other side to do. I wouldn't use filler. Lead may be a good option, but never messed with it. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

07-27-2009, 11:50 AM	#3
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. Awesome thanks for the reply. Do you have any pictures? __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

07-27-2009, 12:13 PM	#4
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. Welding mine also. I have started but thats about as far as i have gotten __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-27-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. I used body filler on mine. Seems to be ok. After 2 years its still looks good. I guess welding would be better. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-27-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. I kinda like the seam. If your bed is apart you might be able to lay the bedside flat and melt lead or even soder and let it flow level. I dont know if it will do it or not so finding a practice piece is always nice. __________________ "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

07-27-2009, 04:11 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. I filled the seams on my front fenders using JB Weld epoxy. They were new aftermarket GM fenders of terrible quality and parts of the seam had 1/8" gaps. I thoroughly sandblasted the gap and then filled with regular slow dry JB Weld. They've been on the truck for 10 years now and the seam remains invisible as if it had been welded, and without warpage.

07-27-2009, 05:24 PM	#9
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. If you arent that good at welding and save yourself some trouble. You could get by with spot welding every 4 inches and then use a good panel adhesive designed for gluing body panels togather. I personally would weld it but TAKE your time. Trust me I welded the hood gap and its alot more work than you think. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-28-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Filling the seam down the bed. Thanks for the help guys. I'm not to sure what I'm going to do yet tho. I just have a little 110 welder and doing that seam wouldn't be very easy with it, but next time I have access to a big welder I probably will do it with that and then a little filler over it to smooth it out. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

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