tips for taking a bed apart.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tim21391 · 06-28-2009, 12:37 PM

i plan on using my original sides off my 72.. and using the floor out of the 68 bed i got.. my floor is dented/rusted bad crossmembers and this one is excellent so i thought id swap floors.. i heard just to bust the nuts by tightening them.. then does it just come apart no cutting?

**too much stuff** · 06-28-2009, 12:59 PM

You will have to make a cut on each rear corner by the tailgate.
And yes, just tighten the bolts till they snap off. However, make sure it is bolts that can be replaced and not the ones going into the boxside from the wheelwell. Just thought i would mention that part.

tim21391 · 06-28-2009, 01:09 PM

got any pics of what u mean because im not following

**too much stuff** · 06-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Not sure which part you are not following so, Real close to where the tailgate pivots, inside the box there is a weld on each side. Back corner of the floor to the bedside. Should be easy to see.
As far as breaking bolts, don't tighten the bolts up in the wheel well that attach to the bedside. You will need to reuse those holes again. There are also some underneath the taillights you should try to save. Hope this helps you.

**GR8-68** · 06-28-2009, 02:32 PM

just took mine apart yesterday it is too bad most all mine come right loose the welds are where the rear crossmember goes into the bedside at the tailgate mount. I took pics of mine to show you where toomuchstuff is talking about hope this helps you out

tim21391 · 06-28-2009, 04:57 PM

ok thanks a bunch

06-28-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	tips for taking a bed apart.. i plan on using my original sides off my 72.. and using the floor out of the 68 bed i got.. my floor is dented/rusted bad crossmembers and this one is excellent so i thought id swap floors.. i heard just to bust the nuts by tightening them.. then does it just come apart no cutting? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,713	Re: tips for taking a bed apart.. You will have to make a cut on each rear corner by the tailgate. And yes, just tighten the bolts till they snap off. However, make sure it is bolts that can be replaced and not the ones going into the boxside from the wheelwell. Just thought i would mention that part. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-28-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: tips for taking a bed apart.. got any pics of what u mean because im not following __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,713	Re: tips for taking a bed apart.. Not sure which part you are not following so, Real close to where the tailgate pivots, inside the box there is a weld on each side. Back corner of the floor to the bedside. Should be easy to see. As far as breaking bolts, don't tighten the bolts up in the wheel well that attach to the bedside. You will need to reuse those holes again. There are also some underneath the taillights you should try to save. Hope this helps you. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-28-2009, 02:32 PM	#5
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: tips for taking a bed apart.. just took mine apart yesterday it is too bad most all mine come right loose the welds are where the rear crossmember goes into the bedside at the tailgate mount. I took pics of mine to show you where toomuchstuff is talking about hope this helps you out Attached Images

06-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: tips for taking a bed apart.. ok thanks a bunch __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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