71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Body, Trim, Interior, Dealer options, Paint e tc..
Post Reply
rntdc
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:57 pm
City: Cooperstown
State: NY

71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post 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.

nutz
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 419
Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:57 am
City: phillipburg
State: NJ

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post by nutz »

thought only utline had wood floors
would think a chevy or ford strip kit would work

jeffc57
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 113
Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:18 pm
City: vancouver
State: WA

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post by jeffc57 »

chev or ford beds are shorter than dodge by 6" just be aware

User avatar
Hobcobble
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 14573
Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 6:00 pm
Location: Lockport, NY

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post 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

rntdc
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:57 pm
City: Cooperstown
State: NY

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post 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.

PwrWgnDrvr
Sweptline.ORG Pioneer
Sweptline.ORG Pioneer
Posts: 7362
Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 6:00 pm
Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post by PwrWgnDrvr »

Exline can likely make them.

rntdc
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:57 pm
City: Cooperstown
State: NY

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post by rntdc »

Email sent. Thanks for the link.

Kngolly
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:02 am
City: Yorba Linda
State: CA

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post by Kngolly »

Did you end up finding a source? I would love to have a wooden bed in the sweptline

sixpak340
Sweptline.ORG Member
Sweptline.ORG Member
Posts: 178
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2008 2:12 pm
City: Carlisle
State: PA

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post 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/

User avatar
dodgeboykim
Sweptline.ORG Pioneer
Sweptline.ORG Pioneer
Posts: 3016
Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 6:00 pm
City: Chilliwack. B.C. Canada
State: Foreign
Location: chilliwack.

Re: 71 Sweptline Bed Strips Long Bed Help

Post 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.
My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.

Post Reply