59 F100 bed

jamhh · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 01:12 PM

Anyone have any suggestions on what to do. I have a 1959 F100 with a steel floor box. Well the floor is in need of replacement. I want to say steel. I'm sure lots of people have done this, but what floor did they use, and where did they get it?

nick5446 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 04:05 PM

I'm subscribing to this thread since I've got a similar problem, except I only want to patch the front ~6" inches and then go up the front wall about 3" or so. Haven't seen anyone do it.

jamhh · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 04:09 PM

Its the front 6" on mine as well as about the first 3 on the wall too, but since I need this I thought the rest of the box should get some love as well or I might just be delaying the issue later on and have to do the rest

nick5446 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 04:13 PM

Yeah fortunately mine isn't that bad, just a little rotted for the first inch or so and then soft for the next inch or so. After I patch it I'll be lining the whole thing.

spurredon · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 05:06 PM

They do make patch panels for the bed, just noodle around the net and you will find them. I think Mac's carry them but I haven't checked. Your front bed cross brace might be a little suspect as well.