Wood Bed Conversion

[Cruck]

Hey!

I am looking to convert the bed of my 77 SWB fleetside to wood. I know this was not an available option on the bed originally. I am having difficulty sourcing the strips to hold the wood in place. Mar-K offers a kit to do it, that requires replacing the front panel of the bed. My thought was just to "pinch fit" front to back without the need for the clips or whatever brackets they use on the front. Also, the bed is completely apart does anyone have the inside dimensions of the bed?

 

[Bennyt]

It was a rare factory option but longbed only. They pop up for sale occasionally. I buy the stainless strips from speedway

Not familiar with the mar k kit and couldn't find on site

 

[Cruck]

Thanks for that information. By chance do you know the bed dimensions, my bed has been taken apart.

 

[Bennyt]

Thanks for that information. By chance do you know the bed dimensions, my bed has been taken apart.

What dimensions are you looking for? I guess my real question is how are you trying to adapt the wood floor? There is going to be a lot of fabrication involved unless there is a kit that I don't know about. I know you referenced MarK but if you could provide a link.

With wood being thicker than sheet metal, you essentially have to raise the bed floor up the thickness of the wood for clearance. Also d/t the thickness, it complicates any C-notch or drop shackles if you plan on lowering the truck.

 

[Bennyt]

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