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bubbaNcolo · 03-26-2004, 03:10 PM

I just bought a 71 burb 4X4 3/4 axles. I was looking over all the work I would need to do and found a plywood floor from the rear seat to the rear hatch. Looks like a very nice fit and is in good shape is this factory or just someones easy floor replacement?

cheyenne10 · 03-26-2004, 03:49 PM

This was factory. Does anyone have good theory on why it was wood not steel?

**gregfull** · 03-26-2004, 04:20 PM

Here's another good quetsion. I am doing a frame off on a sub and I had to split the wood down the middle to get it out. How did they get the wood in between the steel body, it's like they built the truck around the wood. Also, the wood is wider than 4 feet, where did they get a piece of plywood wider than four feet?

grebus1 · 03-26-2004, 04:45 PM

I believe the panels traditionally had wood rear floors. Perhaps that is why the Subs have it? For ease of the factory build process? I'm sure it was also a cost saving measure. To my memory, it is marine grade plywood.

I'm sure GM could easily get their hands on plywood wider than 4 feet. I think that is what the consumer is used to seeing, but that doesn't mean it can never be larger.

cheyenne10 · 03-26-2004, 04:45 PM

Wouldn't the plywood come out if body was off if frame? I assumed that plywood went into body before installed on frame.

Also I believe it is a marine grade plywood which should still be available special order in a 5x9 or 5x10 sheet (I checked into this years ago for another use). More money but worth it.

bubbaNcolo · 03-26-2004, 05:47 PM

That makes a big differance in my mind. If the wood is stock then fixing the rest of the body makes sense! I wasn't going to mess with restoring the body if I had to replace the floor.

Differant question, how about using a pickup, rear bed corner repair panels on a burb to fix the rear panel behind the rear tire?
I just haven't seen repair panels for a 71 burb behind the rear tires.

**gregfull** · 03-26-2004, 05:58 PM

To get those patch panels. Go to www.classicheartbeat.com .

Wes has them in stock.

Good luck.

bubbaNcolo · 03-26-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by gregfull
To get those patch panels. Go to www.classicheartbeat.com .

Wes has them in stock.

Good luck.

Which panel to use? The same as the PU bed?

olblue60@aol.com · 03-26-2004, 06:20 PM

They are actually "Suburban" patch panels which are fairly new on the market.I need a couple myself.

**gregfull** · 03-26-2004, 06:22 PM

Yes they are new. Wes sent a bunch of suburban used panels to a manufacturer to make replacement panels. Wes has a common interest, he is building a 67 panel. Go to his sight and look under new products. Thsi is where you'll find the suburban panels.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-27-2004, 12:40 AM

I cut my floor out last week. They had a filler piece in one corner w/ a tongue and groove joint and the metal strips around the edge are spot welded on so it isn't taht bad to get out other than all those rusty bolts. I am building a new floor out of 1"x1" square tubing covered w/ thin sheet steel. Also new wheel tubs because my 20's are right below the side windows w/ it aired out.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-27-2004, 12:43 AM

Also I got the Suburban quater patches from GMC Paul's and they fit perfect. I am sure they are the same ones Wes sells so they will be a good purchase. The truck patches are not the same shape. Hope this helps.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-28-2004, 07:50 AM

The wood floor will come out of the bottom in one piece. You have to remove the small corner that is tongue and groove. We took my son's out and refinished it as it was in good shape. (It was better than the rusted parts).

Jim

ROBBY WHITE · 03-29-2004, 10:27 PM

JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD USE A WOOD BED KIT WITH STRIPS MADE FOR OLDER MODEL PICKUP TO FILL IN THE WOOD AREA OR IS WOOD TO THICK FOR THIS.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-01-2004, 11:34 AM

I saw a 68 2 door panel that came with a wood floor like the wood bed in a truck

**gregfull** · 04-01-2004, 12:21 PM

Was this a factory floor with metal strips, or a restored truck that someone had put this type of floor in? I've had thoughts of doing this with oak and stainless strips but didn't know if it would work.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-01-2004, 12:58 PM

Yes it was a factory floor with metal strips. I am parting out a 71 suburban with a plywood rear floor if someone wants to buy it I will try to get it out.

**gregfull** · 04-01-2004, 01:26 PM

Gary 70 Jimmy,

You mention you're parting out a suburban. Does it have a rear hatch/tailgate combo or barn doors? I'm looking for a good rear hatch.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-01-2004, 01:58 PM

I sold the hatch still have the gate and all 3 doors speaker holes in front doors, rear A/C with speakers in it. I just took out the rear side glass and the glass were the 4th door goes have a good GMC core support and lots more

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 03:17 PM

My 69 panel has the metal strips with the wood slats. I believe Mar-k has a kit you can get for the burb and panels, just gotta make a few measurements.

**53burb** · 11-23-2004, 03:40 PM

Gary,
What are the details about the rear a/c?? Any pics??
Chris

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-23-2004, 08:54 PM

Rear A/C is sold

**53burb** · 11-24-2004, 11:20 AM

How about the third seat and/or front brackets for the third seat??
Do you still have those??

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-24-2004, 08:49 PM

didnt have a 3rd seat

03-26-2004, 03:10 PM	#1
bubbaNcolo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 24	Wood floorboard in cargo area I just bought a 71 burb 4X4 3/4 axles. I was looking over all the work I would need to do and found a plywood floor from the rear seat to the rear hatch. Looks like a very nice fit and is in good shape is this factory or just someones easy floor replacement? __________________ 1971 Suburban 3/4 axles needs a lot of rust replaced

03-26-2004, 03:49 PM	#2
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	factory This was factory. Does anyone have good theory on why it was wood not steel? __________________ Bob

03-26-2004, 04:20 PM	#3
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Here's another good quetsion. I am doing a frame off on a sub and I had to split the wood down the middle to get it out. How did they get the wood in between the steel body, it's like they built the truck around the wood. Also, the wood is wider than 4 feet, where did they get a piece of plywood wider than four feet? __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

03-26-2004, 04:45 PM	#4
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	I believe the panels traditionally had wood rear floors. Perhaps that is why the Subs have it? For ease of the factory build process? I'm sure it was also a cost saving measure. To my memory, it is marine grade plywood. I'm sure GM could easily get their hands on plywood wider than 4 feet. I think that is what the consumer is used to seeing, but that doesn't mean it can never be larger. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

03-26-2004, 04:45 PM	#5
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	plywood Wouldn't the plywood come out if body was off if frame? I assumed that plywood went into body before installed on frame. Also I believe it is a marine grade plywood which should still be available special order in a 5x9 or 5x10 sheet (I checked into this years ago for another use). More money but worth it. __________________ Bob

03-26-2004, 05:47 PM	#6
bubbaNcolo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 24	So it is stock! That makes a big differance in my mind. If the wood is stock then fixing the rest of the body makes sense! I wasn't going to mess with restoring the body if I had to replace the floor. Differant question, how about using a pickup, rear bed corner repair panels on a burb to fix the rear panel behind the rear tire? I just haven't seen repair panels for a 71 burb behind the rear tires. __________________ 1971 Suburban 3/4 axles needs a lot of rust replaced

03-26-2004, 05:58 PM	#7
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	To get those patch panels. Go to www.classicheartbeat.com . Wes has them in stock. Good luck. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

03-26-2004, 06:20 PM	#9
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	patchpanels They are actually "Suburban" patch panels which are fairly new on the market.I need a couple myself. __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

03-26-2004, 06:22 PM	#10
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Yes they are new. Wes sent a bunch of suburban used panels to a manufacturer to make replacement panels. Wes has a common interest, he is building a 67 panel. Go to his sight and look under new products. Thsi is where you'll find the suburban panels. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

03-27-2004, 12:40 AM	#11
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	I cut my floor out last week. They had a filler piece in one corner w/ a tongue and groove joint and the metal strips around the edge are spot welded on so it isn't taht bad to get out other than all those rusty bolts. I am building a new floor out of 1"x1" square tubing covered w/ thin sheet steel. Also new wheel tubs because my 20's are right below the side windows w/ it aired out.

03-27-2004, 12:43 AM	#12
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Also I got the Suburban quater patches from GMC Paul's and they fit perfect. I am sure they are the same ones Wes sells so they will be a good purchase. The truck patches are not the same shape. Hope this helps.

03-28-2004, 07:50 AM	#13
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The wood floor will come out of the bottom in one piece. You have to remove the small corner that is tongue and groove. We took my son's out and refinished it as it was in good shape. (It was better than the rusted parts). Jim Attached Images

03-29-2004, 10:27 PM	#14
ROBBY WHITE ZOIE AND ZACK Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ABILENE, TX. Posts: 212	JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD USE A WOOD BED KIT WITH STRIPS MADE FOR OLDER MODEL PICKUP TO FILL IN THE WOOD AREA OR IS WOOD TO THICK FOR THIS.

04-01-2004, 11:34 AM	#15
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I saw a 68 2 door panel that came with a wood floor like the wood bed in a truck

04-01-2004, 12:21 PM	#16
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Was this a factory floor with metal strips, or a restored truck that someone had put this type of floor in? I've had thoughts of doing this with oak and stainless strips but didn't know if it would work. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban



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04-01-2004, 12:58 PM	#17
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Yes it was a factory floor with metal strips. I am parting out a 71 suburban with a plywood rear floor if someone wants to buy it I will try to get it out.

04-01-2004, 01:26 PM	#18
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Gary 70 Jimmy, You mention you're parting out a suburban. Does it have a rear hatch/tailgate combo or barn doors? I'm looking for a good rear hatch. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

04-01-2004, 01:58 PM	#19
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I sold the hatch still have the gate and all 3 doors speaker holes in front doors, rear A/C with speakers in it. I just took out the rear side glass and the glass were the 4th door goes have a good GMC core support and lots more

11-23-2004, 03:17 PM	#20
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	My 69 panel has the metal strips with the wood slats. I believe Mar-k has a kit you can get for the burb and panels, just gotta make a few measurements. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 03:40 PM	#21
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	Gary, What are the details about the rear a/c?? Any pics?? Chris

11-23-2004, 08:54 PM	#22
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Rear A/C is sold

11-24-2004, 11:20 AM	#23
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	How about the third seat and/or front brackets for the third seat?? Do you still have those??

11-24-2004, 08:49 PM	#24
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	didnt have a 3rd seat

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