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Wood Bed Conversion
That looks great! Ok, this is new information to me. I am learning this on the fly, I have never done this or anything remotely close to it. When I purchase the strips to hold down the wood, I need proper length. I also need to the quantity and width of wood boards needed. Could you please...- Cruck
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Wood Bed Conversion
Thanks for that information. By chance do you know the bed dimensions, my bed has been taken apart.- Cruck
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Wood Bed Conversion
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...- Cruck
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Thanks for all the information. I just have a lot of decisions to make and don't feel that I have enough data and knowledge to make them clearly. This truck will not be a daily driver but it will get driven regularly. When I ask folk that have more knowledge and experience than I do they keep...- Cruck
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After a bit more reading and learning, I came across the LFX and LF3. These are 6 cylinder engines that in Cadillac and Camaro. They push over 300 hp and torque while getting over 20mpg. Personally this sounds like a great option. However, this is to the new guy that doesn't have much...- Cruck
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Ok! I found a vortec from 97 1500 with a thrown rod in #7. Seller says block seems fine. Only wants $100 but lives about 3 hours away. Is it worth the drive?- Cruck
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It actually came with a 6 cylinder. I inquired about doing that but so many have advised against it. It will have more power than it originally had and is a bit more modern. Not sure why it was frowned on. I read about adding vortec headers to the 350 block and modern fuel injection instead of...- Cruck
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I am new to this forum and to "car stuff" too. I don't know all the proper terms so bare with me and please forgive my ignorance. I took on the responsibility of getting my dad's 77 C10 short bed back on the road. He gave it to my uncle in the late 80s early 90s and he proceeded to destroy it...- Cruck
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