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mjensen · 11-08-2006, 07:03 PM

So I'm in the budgeting stage of my '69 rebuild (which is probablly where I'll be for a while). I'm wondering if repairing the left-rear quarter is better with a patch panel, or trying to find an decent bed. This is a LB. I have found a patch of the area in question.

extd56 · 11-08-2006, 07:43 PM

Buy a whole bed, much cheaper than fixing it. There are lots of them out here, should be plenty in Utah I would think.

*72CSTC5* · 11-08-2006, 10:56 PM

Just repair the dent and you do not have to mess with removing the bed, discarding the old bed, finding a new bed, and if you use that patch that you have pictured you will end up with filler in the panel anyways, find a good bodyman and have that repaired.

mjensen · 11-08-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Just repair the dent and you do not have to mess with removing the bed, discarding the old bed, finding a new bed, and if you use that patch that you have pictured you will end up with filler in the panel anyways, find a good bodyman and have that repaired.

I had thought about doing that, but my only thought was that the metal is pinched real bad towards the top of the tailight and I didn't think that was repairable. Am I off my rocker?

Thanks,
Mike

*72CSTC5* · 11-08-2006, 11:49 PM

Take the tail light out and repair the edge from there and the work the outside. Very easy repair, no sweat, that could be done in a few hours time.

timcos · 11-08-2006, 11:53 PM

Need help just call.

I need some practice.

Tim

gmcman7202 · 11-08-2006, 11:56 PM

its wonders what the old timers can do with metal, and no fillers. now a days its all about the time involved. i would try to work it out with a stud gun and some hammers and dollys, if you dont get it right, well it was time spent learning, then you can use the patch or get a new bed.

Aarons72s · 11-09-2006, 12:37 AM

Yah looks repairable to me. A stud gun would be a great help to. Id try fixxing it first.
Aaron

84 400 · 11-09-2006, 01:10 AM

try fixing. Really could be done with little effort(buy a pro body man ) Old timers are best at this as they hate plastic fillers. If not then go with a new bed or bed side. look much better when done and are easyer to get right

ghetto_superman · 11-09-2006, 01:17 AM

i considered getting one of those same patch panels before.. but i was curious.. is it just the outer skin? or is it a whole back half of a bedside? and does it include the entire taillight area? sorry dont mean to hijack, just thought this would be a good time to ask.

mjensen · 11-09-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ghetto_superman

i considered getting one of those same patch panels before.. but i was curious.. is it just the outer skin? or is it a whole back half of a bedside? and does it include the entire taillight area? sorry dont mean to hijack, just thought this would be a good time to ask.

I believe it is just the outside panel without the taillight area.

Mike

mjensen · 11-09-2006, 04:38 PM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will go ahead and budget a repair instead of replace for now. I can always move the target right?

Mike

gmcman7202 · 11-09-2006, 04:29 AM

if you do the pannel, might want to look into using the adhesive and the flange tool that hvac guys use to recess the pannel, this reduces the heat and welding required but then some filler will be needed

11-08-2006, 07:03 PM	#1
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Bed repair question So I'm in the budgeting stage of my '69 rebuild (which is probablly where I'll be for a while). I'm wondering if repairing the left-rear quarter is better with a patch panel, or trying to find an decent bed. This is a LB. I have found a patch of the area in question. Attached Images __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

11-08-2006, 07:43 PM	#2
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Bed repair question Buy a whole bed, much cheaper than fixing it. There are lots of them out here, should be plenty in Utah I would think.

11-08-2006, 10:56 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Bed repair question Just repair the dent and you do not have to mess with removing the bed, discarding the old bed, finding a new bed, and if you use that patch that you have pictured you will end up with filler in the panel anyways, find a good bodyman and have that repaired.

11-08-2006, 11:49 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Bed repair question Take the tail light out and repair the edge from there and the work the outside. Very easy repair, no sweat, that could be done in a few hours time.

11-08-2006, 11:53 PM	#6
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Bed repair question Need help just call. I need some practice. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-08-2006, 11:56 PM	#7
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 190	Re: Bed repair question its wonders what the old timers can do with metal, and no fillers. now a days its all about the time involved. i would try to work it out with a stud gun and some hammers and dollys, if you dont get it right, well it was time spent learning, then you can use the patch or get a new bed.

11-09-2006, 12:37 AM	#8
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Bed repair question Yah looks repairable to me. A stud gun would be a great help to. Id try fixxing it first. Aaron

11-09-2006, 01:10 AM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Bed repair question try fixing. Really could be done with little effort(buy a pro body man ) Old timers are best at this as they hate plastic fillers. If not then go with a new bed or bed side. look much better when done and are easyer to get right __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-09-2006, 01:17 AM	#10
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Bed repair question i considered getting one of those same patch panels before.. but i was curious.. is it just the outer skin? or is it a whole back half of a bedside? and does it include the entire taillight area? sorry dont mean to hijack, just thought this would be a good time to ask.

11-09-2006, 04:38 PM	#12
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Bed repair question Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will go ahead and budget a repair instead of replace for now. I can always move the target right? Mike __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

11-09-2006, 04:29 AM	#13
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 190	Re: Bed repair question if you do the pannel, might want to look into using the adhesive and the flange tool that hvac guys use to recess the pannel, this reduces the heat and welding required but then some filler will be needed



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