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Old 02-09-2024, 10:42 PM   #16
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Re: Pickup bed metal

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Originally Posted by leegreen View Post
I retained the cross sills that came with the floor for the most part. Couple notches, some adjustment to how it mounted to frame. My frame is c10 so YMMV on an AD frame but I doubt it would be much of a challenge.

The 1952 cross sills I had were all rotted beyond use, so the new box floor is the structural support for the box.

If anyone goes this route with a used box, give the cross sills a good check before you buy it. Around here they are prone to rusting out, the floor itself will be mint, but the sills filled with wet silt and rotted.
I like it! Nice!
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