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Title: 1974 Bed Wood DIY
Post by: Modog88 on March 05, 2015, 12:39:59 pm

Hey guys,

  Looking to make my own bed wood for my short bed stepside. I have the tools and the help at the wood shop here in Delaware.  My only problem is I cannot seems to find the bed wood dimensions for this truck. I would assume it's the same as all other generations of GM bed wood trucks but I have not found any confirmation. Do any of you know what these dimensions are?

Thanks,

David

Title: Re: 1974 Bed Wood DIY
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 05, 2015, 11:56:45 pm

welcome from delaware
the search button can help
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=28378.msg236473#msg236473
i know this doesnt answer your question but might give you a starting point

Title: Re: 1974 Bed Wood DIY
Post by: Modog88 on March 09, 2015, 11:08:29 pm

I tried and got nothing, ha! You are a rock star, thank you very kindly :)


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Title: Re: 1974 Bed Wood DIY
Post by: hobbz on March 10, 2015, 05:13:48 pm

I used 2 1*6*8s and 5 1*8*8s.  I didn't have to trim the width at all.  Just measure the length, I don't remember what it was.

For the edges where the trim strips sit,  go here http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

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Title: Re: 1974 Bed Wood DIY
Post by: Modog88 on March 16, 2015, 03:39:25 am

That is sexy!! Thank you so much for the advice!!


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