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ray_mcavoy · 02-01-2012, 01:59 AM

Thanks for the compliments!

We lucked out and didn't have to replace those two panels with the humps to clear the gas filler necks on dad's truck. In fact, I think those are the only two that we did end up repairing/re-using.

I don't think it would be possible to stamp those humps out exactly like factory without some very specialized tooling. However, they look as though they could be re-created by cutting an angled slice out of a piece of tubing (like exhaust pipe) and welding it into place over a corresponding U-shaped notch in the new panel.

By the way, if you need some new cross sills, we found out that the ones available for 67-72 fleetside wood beds will make suitable replacements. The plank width (and corresponding hole spacing) is different, but Mar-K (www.mar-k.com) offers them without holes so you can drill your own to match the 73-80 pattern.

02-01-2012, 01:59 AM	#5
ray_mcavoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sherman, ME Posts: 2,379	Re: Bed floor corner sheet metal Thanks for the compliments! We lucked out and didn't have to replace those two panels with the humps to clear the gas filler necks on dad's truck. In fact, I think those are the only two that we did end up repairing/re-using. I don't think it would be possible to stamp those humps out exactly like factory without some very specialized tooling. However, they look as though they could be re-created by cutting an angled slice out of a piece of tubing (like exhaust pipe) and welding it into place over a corresponding U-shaped notch in the new panel. By the way, if you need some new cross sills, we found out that the ones available for 67-72 fleetside wood beds will make suitable replacements. The plank width (and corresponding hole spacing) is different, but Mar-K (www.mar-k.com) offers them without holes so you can drill your own to match the 73-80 pattern.