Bed Wood

[cosmo1957]

Anyone have any idea as to the width of bed wood planks needs for 55-57 short box step side trucks?

There are 8 planks used, but I am not certain of the widths needed and the thickness that wood ! need to be used!

Thanks
Shawn

 

[Bill Hanlon]

Look here:
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/bedwood.htm

 

[cosmo1957]

Thanks Bill

 

[Halfton57]

A few years ago I replaced the bed wood on my '57. Since I use my truck to haul stuff with I wasn't concerned with it looking too pretty, I just wanted it to be durable. So I soaked it in water sealer and gave it several coats of premium paint before installing it. Well...in no time the wood cracked and split and doesn't look much better now than it did before I replaced it. I've been looking at some of the composite lumber, used mainly for decks, and have been wondering if anyone else has tried using it for bed wood replacement. It looks to me like it would last indefinitely, without any maintenance at all. I have the tools required to cut and mill it to any size needed. So...any comments?