Sorry, but I have bed wood install questions - '64 short step
I guess my search terms aren't good, I've failed so far finding what I need. Please don't flame me!
One of the recurring issues when you pick up a project that someone else has started is that you don't know for sure what parts you got with the project, and since you didn't take it apart yourself, you don't actually know how it goes back together either. So the '64 step side project truck I picked up a few weeks ago was already painted, and came with new wood and stainless strips for the brand new bed. (All of the bed metal appears to be new repro except the left fender.) I've been struggling with figuring out how it all goes together, as none of the holes seem to line up. So I have 2 questions: 1.) The truck came with new stainless strips, including the 2 angle strips for the edges. But the angle strips were not installed (welded) to the bed sides before the bed was painted. Any ideas on how I should attach the angle strips to the bed sides? 2.) It looks to me as if the (apparently) pre-drilled wood kit is all wrong. The counter-sunk hole spacing does not match the frame mounting points, and the width of the planks do not match the hole spacing in the ends of the bed or the original (semi-rusty) cross sills. According to GMC Paul's site, the widths should be: Code:
3 1/8" - 7 7/16" - 7 7/16" - 5 7/16" - 5 7/16" - 7 7/16" - 7 7/16" - 3 1/8" Code:
4 7/16" - 6 7/8" - 6 7/8" - 4 7/8" - 4 7/8" - 6 7/8" - 6 7/8" - 4 7/16" I have no idea where this wood kit came from, or what it might really be designed to fit. But at this point it looks to me that I probably need to buy a new kit that is correct for a '64 short step. Any recommendations on who offers a properly fitting and affordable kit? Should I plan to buy it undrilled just in case? |
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But you know this page, best information about Bed Wood:
https://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm Or here, much about bed construction: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 |
Re: Sorry, but I have bed wood install questions - '64 short step
No idea what that wood fits, could even be a Ferd.
Make sure it was assembled correctly. The instructions can be downloaded (2nd post) here - https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=775580 |
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The short version is that I am definitely going to want a new set of correct width boards. So here's another question that many people may not know the answer to - my truck was a long Fleetside until a few years back when the PO did a short bed conversion. Any idea whether the bed-to-frame mount points are in the correct short bed locations after the frame has been sectioned? Might be better to buy them undrilled so that I can custom drill if needed. On the other hand, the frame mount points look to line up with the pre-punched square holes in the stainless rub strips. So maybe pre-drilled boards will be fine. If I need to custom drill I'll need to buy a bigger Forstner bit for that. By the way, Rocknrod, your truck in red/white has a similar vibe to where mine is going, but mine will be green/white instead. Probably won't be as tricked out as yours, either. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...23_1_copy.jpeg |
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I like your color combination 👍👍👍
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Just make your own bed wood. It's easy, will be perfect fit, and you can put the holes where ever you need to.
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If you're concerned about the holes not lining up, you can avoid that by not running bolts through the wood. That's what the previous owner did on my truck, and I like it that way, so I did the same when I redid my wood.
I've driven the truck for a solid 6 years that way without having any issues with the bed coming off the frame. Also hauled a couple engines around during that time |
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Yes that's right I didn't run the bolts thru my wood either.
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Something like that. I didnt countersink anything though.
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