Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redhead69 · 12-10-2006, 04:05 AM

Anybody do a patch and have pics or input on how the ribs line up with original?

**RustyParts** · 12-10-2006, 11:00 AM

I bought one to repair the bed of my truck and it's nowhere near the pattern or thickness of the original bed metal. I purchased it from GMC Paul's and it was manufactured by "tristar".

I had to find a donor bed to repair the floor in my Jimmy.

grayw0lf · 12-10-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

I bought one to repair the bed of my truck and it's nowhere near the pattern or thickness of the original bed metal. I purchased it from GMC Paul's and it was manufactured by "tristar".

I had to find a donor bed to repair the floor in my Jimmy.

Agreed 100%. I too used the TriPlus. I figured it would be thinner than the original, but wasn't counting on the pattern being so far off. But if you need to put a patch panel in the bed of your 80's S-10, the 67-72 bed patch panel is a good fit.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2006, 11:43 AM

I believe an entire SWB bed floor is now available, it may be thinner as
you both stated, but it would all be in one piece and ribs would line up.

72dually · 12-10-2006, 11:46 AM

Luv, do you know who offers the full floor??

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-10-2006, 11:48 AM

I know Tim does www.christiansclassics.com and I believe other Vendors
from here can get it also. I believe it's a Goodmark product, never seen it

*It's NOT listed on website, still being upgraded, but call him toll free

72dually · 12-10-2006, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the heads up
Most appreciated

redhead69 · 12-10-2006, 01:59 PM

Thanks people!

12-10-2006, 04:05 AM	#1
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? Anybody do a patch and have pics or input on how the ribs line up with original? __________________ Currently truckless

12-10-2006, 11:00 AM	#2
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? I bought one to repair the bed of my truck and it's nowhere near the pattern or thickness of the original bed metal. I purchased it from GMC Paul's and it was manufactured by "tristar". I had to find a donor bed to repair the floor in my Jimmy.

12-10-2006, 11:43 AM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? I believe an entire SWB bed floor is now available, it may be thinner as you both stated, but it would all be in one piece and ribs would line up. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-10-2006, 11:46 AM	#5
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? Luv, do you know who offers the full floor?? __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume

12-10-2006, 11:48 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? I know Tim does www.christiansclassics.com and I believe other Vendors from here can get it also. I believe it's a Goodmark product, never seen it It's NOT listed on website, still being upgraded, but call him toll free __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 12-10-2006 at 11:49 AM.*

12-10-2006, 12:01 PM	#7
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? Thanks for the heads up Most appreciated __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume

12-10-2006, 01:59 PM	#8
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Thoughts on reproduction bed floor patch panels? Thanks people! __________________ Currently truckless



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