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**Boog** · 06-16-2018, 07:12 PM

Have any of you seen a spray on or roll on bed liner used in a stepside bed with wood floor? Aesthetically it wouldn't be much on looks but for a durability standpoint wouldn't it seal the wood well? I had a spray on liner in one of my 97 GMCs and really liked it. It was Herculiner or Duraliner maybe? Back then it costs something like $400 to have done. The stuff was like 1/4" thick and did not peel. Things didn't slide around on the stuff either.
Any pics of your applications?

**davischevy** · 06-17-2018, 10:29 PM

Crickets.

Boy, you know how to shut us up don't you Boog.

**mongocanfly** · 06-17-2018, 10:56 PM

I know linex can be put on wood...but I've never seen it done....http://www.linex.com/protective-coatings
if you didn't completely coat the boards you'd still have exposed wood ...to a extent..

**Boog** · 06-18-2018, 04:42 AM

Guess I'm the only one thinking outside the box on this one..

CG · 06-18-2018, 07:44 AM

My brother has a 65 Chevy long stepper. I don't remember the exact specifics, but he took the wood strips out (bad), laid down plywood, and screwed bed strips on top of that. At that time one of my sons was working at Ryno Liner and he sprayed the whole inside of the bed for my brother. No problems, worked great. Been years ago and the liner held up fine all the time he was driving the truck. Its been parked for quite a few years under cover, no idea what it looks like these days.

**mongocanfly** · 06-18-2018, 07:53 AM

one downside would be spraying over the strips and bolts...if you ever wanted to take it apart...

**Palf70Step** · 06-18-2018, 07:57 AM

No pictures, but guy I worked with had his done. His bed was marine grade plywood, not the normal boards. Didn't look too bad, but he was looking for durability. I think he used linex as he had it colored to mtach close to the truck color (light blue). This was 15+ years ago, so no pictures. I know he was stationed here about 5 years and had no issues with it.

**Boog** · 06-18-2018, 08:34 AM

My thinking on it was to install planks or plywood with the plain steel strips bolted down then spray over effectively sealing and protecting the wood from moisture and the strips and bolts against rust. Sounds good in theory.
One could also use a composite decking for the floor and only have to contend with rusting strips and bolts or use stainless strips and hardware. It all adds up.
I am thinking more of a working truck bed application is all.

**Boog** · 06-18-2018, 12:38 PM

I have seen numerous 4wd like blazers, jeeps and broncos where they used a roll on bedliner material on the interior floor and sides. It fits that type of vehicle too. I’ve no idea how well it holds up but it costs less than say Rhinoliner.

**Palf70Step** · 06-18-2018, 03:40 PM

I had one truck I did with the stuff sold at Walmart. Prep work is important, but it held up pretty good and was easy/cheap to fix which the guy who now has the truck had to do once because of being overly clumsy.

68C15 · 06-22-2018, 10:32 PM

I don't see the reason. My 68 had a wood bed floor and it lasted 30+ years. It sat out side its whole life

06-16-2018, 07:12 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,963	stepside bed liner ? Have any of you seen a spray on or roll on bed liner used in a stepside bed with wood floor? Aesthetically it wouldn't be much on looks but for a durability standpoint wouldn't it seal the wood well? I had a spray on liner in one of my 97 GMCs and really liked it. It was Herculiner or Duraliner maybe? Back then it costs something like $400 to have done. The stuff was like 1/4" thick and did not peel. Things didn't slide around on the stuff either. Any pics of your applications? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-17-2018, 10:29 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: stepside bed liner ? Crickets. Boy, you know how to shut us up don't you Boog. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-17-2018, 10:56 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,588	Re: stepside bed liner ? I know linex can be put on wood...but I've never seen it done....http://www.linex.com/protective-coatings if you didn't completely coat the boards you'd still have exposed wood ...to a extent.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-18-2018, 04:42 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,963	Re: stepside bed liner ? Guess I'm the only one thinking outside the box on this one.. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-18-2018, 07:44 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	Re: stepside bed liner ? My brother has a 65 Chevy long stepper. I don't remember the exact specifics, but he took the wood strips out (bad), laid down plywood, and screwed bed strips on top of that. At that time one of my sons was working at Ryno Liner and he sprayed the whole inside of the bed for my brother. No problems, worked great. Been years ago and the liner held up fine all the time he was driving the truck. Its been parked for quite a few years under cover, no idea what it looks like these days.

06-18-2018, 07:53 AM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,588	Re: stepside bed liner ? one downside would be spraying over the strips and bolts...if you ever wanted to take it apart... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-18-2018, 07:57 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: stepside bed liner ? No pictures, but guy I worked with had his done. His bed was marine grade plywood, not the normal boards. Didn't look too bad, but he was looking for durability. I think he used linex as he had it colored to mtach close to the truck color (light blue). This was 15+ years ago, so no pictures. I know he was stationed here about 5 years and had no issues with it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-18-2018, 08:34 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,963	Re: stepside bed liner ? My thinking on it was to install planks or plywood with the plain steel strips bolted down then spray over effectively sealing and protecting the wood from moisture and the strips and bolts against rust. Sounds good in theory. One could also use a composite decking for the floor and only have to contend with rusting strips and bolts or use stainless strips and hardware. It all adds up. I am thinking more of a working truck bed application is all. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-18-2018, 12:38 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,963	Re: stepside bed liner ? I have seen numerous 4wd like blazers, jeeps and broncos where they used a roll on bedliner material on the interior floor and sides. It fits that type of vehicle too. I’ve no idea how well it holds up but it costs less than say Rhinoliner. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-18-2018, 03:40 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: stepside bed liner ? I had one truck I did with the stuff sold at Walmart. Prep work is important, but it held up pretty good and was easy/cheap to fix which the guy who now has the truck had to do once because of being overly clumsy. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-22-2018, 10:32 PM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: stepside bed liner ? I don't see the reason. My 68 had a wood bed floor and it lasted 30+ years. It sat out side its whole life __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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