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Originally Posted by metalheadlongbed
well the way the bed is rusted out... im not sure if a wood bed is possible. so if its definitely not possible i am just going to get a bed off another gmc. not gonna worry about that until after i put a new exhaust on
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We'll need some good pics to give accurate advice on that....I'm thinking your bedsides are rusted too?
My truck's bed rotted out but the original owner was a professional welder at a coal mine. The coal mine would give away extra steel left over from projects and the original owner welded in 1/8 inch steel plate to the insides of the bed and seamlessly welded in the same to the bed floor. It is plug welded (bolted) to the bed frame and can be removed with one man and a couple of jacks.
Steel prices are rock bottom right now and I'll bet the welding instructor of a welding trade school could be hired to do the same for you. Just another option to think about.
My dad was my truck's original owner. 