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longbike

09-10-2011 09:59 PM

welding bed corners back?

Are you guys welding the step side bed corners back up or just bolting?

I was going to weld back up but not after painting all, and I was wanting to paint all pieces apart, so now what?

longbike

09-12-2011 09:13 AM

Re: welding bed corners back?

Has anybody put a bed together yet on here?

Speedbumpauto

09-12-2011 09:52 AM

Re: welding bed corners back?

Just did mine but it's bolted together and I never considered welding it. My thinking is the flex potential of such a long thin piece of metal would be magnified if welded. Was waiting for some "gurus" to offer an opinion first, but that's mine.

mknittle

09-12-2011 10:16 AM

Re: welding bed corners back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by longbike (Post 4892782)

Are you guys welding the step side bed corners back up or just bolting?

I was going to weld back up but not after painting all, and I was wanting to paint all pieces apart, so now what?

I'm more familiar with the earlier trucks. But anytime you can paint individual panels and bolt them together you are better off.mostly because of rust.
just my opinion

Mark

longbike

09-12-2011 09:06 PM

Re: welding bed corners back?

Thanks guys for your help! and response!

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