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71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:25 pm
by rntdc
As the thread reads, I got my first Sweptline long bed. I'd like to replace the rusty bed floor that has holes in it. I plan on using rough cut red oak for the bed floor for a rustic look.
I have scoured the interwebs, and can't seem to find bed strip kits for 71 swept. Any help is appreciated, thanks ahead of time.

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:20 pm
by nutz
thought only utline had wood floors
would think a chevy or ford strip kit would work

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:59 am
by jeffc57
chev or ford beds are shorter than dodge by 6" just be aware

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:18 am
by Hobcobble
https://www.mar-k.com/

Only Utiline boxes had wood floors in the Sweptline years.
This source might get you to where you're trying to get though..... :Thumbsup

John

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:42 am
by rntdc
I did see the Mar k website. So I guess I'm out of luck, I'll have to come up with something custom.

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:57 am
by PwrWgnDrvr
Exline can likely make them.

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:58 pm
by rntdc
Email sent. Thanks for the link.

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:03 pm
by Kngolly
Did you end up finding a source? I would love to have a wooden bed in the sweptline

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:45 am
by sixpak340
I plan on using rough cut red oak for the bed floor for a rustic look.
A link with reasons not to use red oak outdoors - https://woodworkly.com/is-red-oak-good-for-outdoor-use/

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:24 pm
by dodgeboykim
jeffc57 wrote:
Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:59 am
chev or ford beds are shorter than dodge by 6" just be aware
Chevy and ford made long bed Utes.