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**jdl71** · 08-13-2019, 06:23 PM

What is the difference in the 60-62 and 63-66 strips? I know the frames are wider on earlier trucks so the cross sills would be different but how does that affect the strips? Is the front to back spacing of the cross sills also different on the earlier trucks? The wood planks are the same width so I can't really see what the difference would be. I have a 66 truck with at 60 bed and cross sills and am getting ready to replace the wood.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-14-2019, 08:27 AM

Here is a link with the information on wood widths by year group: https://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

**jdl71** · 08-14-2019, 11:35 AM

I have that. I’m talking about the metal strips that hold the wood down. Classic parts list 2 different ones

oem4me · 08-14-2019, 01:50 PM

I'll measure the spacing of bolt heads in the strips on my '62 and my '65 to see what the difference is. We know the frame widths are not the same, and the earlier X frame makes for some obstacles when securing the bed from underneath, so layout of cross sills may differ because of that. Just give me a day or two.

Killer Bee · 08-14-2019, 02:14 PM

mar-k site may get you there, they sell strips, sills, the whole megillah..

plug in the different year and models and see wha the p/n differences are..

good luck!

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx

**Clyde65** · 08-15-2019, 01:03 PM

Did you replace the beds rear cross sill? The 60 is 8” wider than the 63-66 so those mounts will not line up at all.

**jdl71** · 08-15-2019, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Did you replace the beds rear cross sill? The 60 is 8” wider than the 63-66 so those mounts will not line up at all.

No, I cut the mounts off and re-welded them. I’ve had the bed mounted to the truck once before so I’ve got all that figured out. Now I’m just trying to get a decent floor in it.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-15-2019, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdl71

I have that. I’m talking about the metal strips that hold the wood down. Classic parts list 2 different ones

Long bed and short bed?
1960-1966 1/2, 3/4 T Short Bed Step Side 77 1/8"
1960-1966 1/2, 3/4 T Long Bed Step Side 97"
The have Long Fleet and Short
Long Step side and short

shortstep60 · 08-16-2019, 05:32 AM

I went to my friends lumber store and bought red oak and paid $200.00 with tax. I have a adjustable Dado and put on my table saw and put all the groves in the boards and about two hours. I didn't want to pay $621.00 plus shipping.

Heater63 · 08-17-2019, 03:47 PM

for other readers in the future, I strongly recommend Mar K in OKC. You can even go to the shop and pick up your order. Their bed kit and wood was the only thing in my restoration that went as advertised, fit, and was better than the original. Mar K rocks.

oem4me · 08-17-2019, 08:22 PM

I just compared the bolt heads in the bed strips in my '62 long fleet with those from my '66 long fleet, and they appear the same or very close to the same, with the exception of the third bolt from the front. That bolt is set about 1" further aft on the '66.

08-13-2019, 06:23 PM	#1
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	what year bed wood strips? What is the difference in the 60-62 and 63-66 strips? I know the frames are wider on earlier trucks so the cross sills would be different but how does that affect the strips? Is the front to back spacing of the cross sills also different on the earlier trucks? The wood planks are the same width so I can't really see what the difference would be. I have a 66 truck with at 60 bed and cross sills and am getting ready to replace the wood. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

08-14-2019, 08:27 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: what year bed wood strips? Here is a link with the information on wood widths by year group: https://gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-14-2019, 11:35 AM	#3
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: what year bed wood strips? I have that. I’m talking about the metal strips that hold the wood down. Classic parts list 2 different ones __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

08-14-2019, 01:50 PM	#4
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: what year bed wood strips? I'll measure the spacing of bolt heads in the strips on my '62 and my '65 to see what the difference is. We know the frame widths are not the same, and the earlier X frame makes for some obstacles when securing the bed from underneath, so layout of cross sills may differ because of that. Just give me a day or two.

08-14-2019, 02:14 PM	#5
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: what year bed wood strips? mar-k site may get you there, they sell strips, sills, the whole megillah.. plug in the different year and models and see wha the p/n differences are.. good luck! http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

08-15-2019, 01:03 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: what year bed wood strips? Did you replace the beds rear cross sill? The 60 is 8” wider than the 63-66 so those mounts will not line up at all. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-16-2019, 05:32 AM	#9
shortstep60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mayetta, Kansas Posts: 439	Re: what year bed wood strips? I went to my friends lumber store and bought red oak and paid $200.00 with tax. I have a adjustable Dado and put on my table saw and put all the groves in the boards and about two hours. I didn't want to pay $621.00 plus shipping.

08-17-2019, 03:47 PM	#10
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: what year bed wood strips? for other readers in the future, I strongly recommend Mar K in OKC. You can even go to the shop and pick up your order. Their bed kit and wood was the only thing in my restoration that went as advertised, fit, and was better than the original. Mar K rocks. __________________ 292 + TKO500

08-17-2019, 08:22 PM	#11
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: what year bed wood strips? I just compared the bolt heads in the bed strips in my '62 long fleet with those from my '66 long fleet, and they appear the same or very close to the same, with the exception of the third bolt from the front. That bolt is set about 1" further aft on the '66.



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