Bolting hardeware for a steel bed fleetside, what do I need? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 06-26-2002, 09:00 AM

Driving the truck to the auto ranch after work today with no box on it. I bought one and was gonna bolt it on out there. What do I need for bolts washers and nuts? I had to torch the old one to get my crapped out bed off. Thanks

**Yukon Jack** · 06-26-2002, 09:14 AM

Knew I should have driven mine today. Looking at my pics I just can't really tell what size bolts were used. The are fairly thick probably 5/8". You definitely don't want it getting away from you.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-26-2002, 09:15 AM

Oh yea, post some pics once it's on - you know I'm a fan of flatbed's.

dubie · 06-26-2002, 09:38 AM

Sadly, I will not be installing the flatbed i had hoped for. I found a really nice fleetside bed at the ranch and got it for a steal. But I will post a pic of it tomorrow . What kind of hardeware do I need to bolt this type of bed down?

dubie · 06-26-2002, 10:45 AM

Need info on this ASAP. thanks guys

**Desert Rat** · 06-26-2002, 11:01 AM

measure your old ones,i was thinking they were like 9/16 thick but maybe im wrong?Ive only had 4 holding mine down for 5 years.dont think it will fly off,if need something teporary just bring some long enough bolts and big washers.TEMPORARY though.

dubie · 06-26-2002, 11:23 AM

I had to torch the old ones off, so I don't have them to measure.

RED67 · 06-26-2002, 11:39 AM

grab lots of money!!!!that'll get'cha started

nroden · 06-26-2002, 12:25 PM

Go to your GM dealer, preferably one thats been in the business for a while. They should have a big old book that would say.

Or get a hold of GMCPaul today. He sells a kit with all the bolts and I am sure he wouldn't mind telling you what they are. If you haven't found out by the next time I get on I will be going to shed that houses my truck later today.

dubie · 06-26-2002, 02:32 PM

I thought for sure, someone would know right away.

bowtie · 06-26-2002, 03:06 PM

here ya go Tim, I used a 9/16 wrench to get it off and I believe the bolt is 5/16

dubie · 06-26-2002, 03:29 PM

Thanks Bernie
Are all 8 bolts the same size?

bowtie · 06-26-2002, 03:35 PM

yes all 8 bolts are the same size

Super Chevy · 06-26-2002, 04:16 PM

remember youll need some sort of mount to put in between the bed and frame,i made my own from some 3/8 convarier belt and a whole saw,or you could just buy some,i think the bed might sit a tad low without them...

SC

06-26-2002, 09:00 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Bolting hardeware for a steel bed fleetside, what do I need? Driving the truck to the auto ranch after work today with no box on it. I bought one and was gonna bolt it on out there. What do I need for bolts washers and nuts? I had to torch the old one to get my crapped out bed off. Thanks __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 09:14 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Knew I should have driven mine today. Looking at my pics I just can't really tell what size bolts were used. The are fairly thick probably 5/8". You definitely don't want it getting away from you. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-26-2002, 09:15 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Oh yea, post some pics once it's on - you know I'm a fan of flatbed's. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-26-2002, 09:38 AM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	no flatbed for dubie Sadly, I will not be installing the flatbed i had hoped for. I found a really nice fleetside bed at the ranch and got it for a steal. But I will post a pic of it tomorrow . What kind of hardeware do I need to bolt this type of bed down? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 10:45 AM	#5
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Need info on this ASAP. thanks guys __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 11:01 AM	#6
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	measure your old ones,i was thinking they were like 9/16 thick but maybe im wrong?Ive only had 4 holding mine down for 5 years.dont think it will fly off,if need something teporary just bring some long enough bolts and big washers.TEMPORARY though.

06-26-2002, 11:23 AM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I had to torch the old ones off, so I don't have them to measure. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 11:39 AM	#8
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 779	grab lots of money!!!!that'll get'cha started __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

06-26-2002, 12:25 PM	#9
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Go to your GM dealer, preferably one thats been in the business for a while. They should have a big old book that would say. Or get a hold of GMCPaul today. He sells a kit with all the bolts and I am sure he wouldn't mind telling you what they are. If you haven't found out by the next time I get on I will be going to shed that houses my truck later today. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

06-26-2002, 02:32 PM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I thought for sure, someone would know right away. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 03:06 PM	#11
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	here ya go Tim, I used a 9/16 wrench to get it off and I believe the bolt is 5/16 __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

06-26-2002, 03:29 PM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Thanks Bernie Are all 8 bolts the same size? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-26-2002, 03:35 PM	#13
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	yes all 8 bolts are the same size __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

06-26-2002, 04:16 PM	#14
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	remember youll need some sort of mount to put in between the bed and frame,i made my own from some 3/8 convarier belt and a whole saw,or you could just buy some,i think the bed might sit a tad low without them... SC



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