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thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 05:11 PM

Well I am taking my bed apart to bedline it and paint it and install new floor/front panel. The bolts with the round tops, should I just grind ALL of them off? They all just turn in place. Also, does anyone know of a Stainless Steel bed bolt kit? Thanks for all help.

jholley · 01-09-2009, 05:14 PM

I cut mine from the bottom between the washer and the nut so as not to damage the bed floor. There are a couple you will need a small cutting wheel for. I used my dremel cutter for those. Don't forget there are a couple of spot welds on the top side of the bed floor to the rear pillars.

jholley · 01-09-2009, 05:17 PM

The spot welds are marked in the pic.

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanks! Any more help also appreciated.

**too much stuff** · 01-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Tighten them till they break from underneath. If they are spinning already, you can cut a slot for a screwdriver, or weld a nut on top...

jholley · 01-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

...weld a nut on top...

That's ingenious!

**too much stuff** · 01-09-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

That's ingenious!

Not my first rodeo... Living in the land of rust, you find lots of methods to take things apart. A sawzall is a wonderful thing also.

nds1968 · 01-09-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Tighten them till they break from underneath. If they are spinning already, you can cut a slot for a screwdriver, or weld a nut on top...

X2 that's what I did.

cdowns · 01-09-2009, 06:49 PM

i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel

local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

I've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel.

Local hardware store should have stainless bolts for the bed, without having to pay shipping.

Yeah, but then I have to find out how many I need for each size. Which could take a while. Plus they might cost more at a hardware store.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel

local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping

I also used a cutoff wheel to cut my bolts out of my stepside. Patience and a steady hand and you shouldn't damage the angle strips or bed floor.

I bought stainless carraige bolts for mine from a local place. If you're just going to spray over the bolts with bedliner, this may be your cheapest option?

MT1972cheyenne · 01-09-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

X2 that's what I did.

x 3 that's what I did, too.....Tighten them from underneath until they broke off.

Skirkpat · 01-09-2009, 09:26 PM

I drilled mine out from the top, And if you want I have a set of S.S. bolts that I bought from Chevy Duty that I can measure and give you the thread size on, I paid almost 20.00 bucks for them and felt kind of stupid when I figures out the were just carriage bolts, washers and nuts!!

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 07:52 PM

OK thanks guys.

C10-Driver · 01-10-2009, 01:46 AM

I have taken a few apart and have also used an impact wrench to break them off from underneath... You can usually get over 3/4 of them this way and, as far as the rest, I had better luck drilling them out. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole then use a larger bit to drill through the head. I found a cut-off wheel especially hard to get in the corners without doing some damage.

cwgreen1971 · 01-10-2009, 04:56 AM

I just had a person on one side with locking pliers and me on the other with a socket. Worked out great.

tvillebowtie · 01-10-2009, 11:59 AM

contact tim @ christiansclassics.com He has a sweet stainless steel bolt kit for the bed.It's not cheap,but it has everything you need.And it's packaged and labeled so there's no guessing.

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 12:13 PM

I dont have a welder. I want/need stainless steel, but thanks anyway. The kit isnt on his website. Do you know the price?

tvillebowtie · 01-10-2009, 01:53 PM

yea his website does not contain all he has.Just call him up tell him I sent ya.Here's his number.Toll Free: 877.654.2287 Your welcome in advance,Zac

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 02:25 PM

In my city, there are several specialty places that sell just fasteners. Everything from grade 8 bolts to nails and staples. You may need to know someone who has a business to buy wholesale, but most of these places have a wide variety of bolts and nuts with several grades and finishes, including stainless. They are very much cheaper than the hardware stores and box hardware places. The local one that I use will sell me a single bolt if I need one for a few cents or even give it to me because I'm a long time customer. It really pays to find these places and helps support your local economy as well.

Dan

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks.

01-09-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	How to get bed apart? Well I am taking my bed apart to bedline it and paint it and install new floor/front panel. The bolts with the round tops, should I just grind ALL of them off? They all just turn in place. Also, does anyone know of a Stainless Steel bed bolt kit? Thanks for all help. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: How to get bed apart? I cut mine from the bottom between the washer and the nut so as not to damage the bed floor. There are a couple you will need a small cutting wheel for. I used my dremel cutter for those. Don't forget there are a couple of spot welds on the top side of the bed floor to the rear pillars. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: How to get bed apart? The spot welds are marked in the pic. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-09-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? Thanks! Any more help also appreciated. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: How to get bed apart? Tighten them till they break from underneath. If they are spinning already, you can cut a slot for a screwdriver, or weld a nut on top... __________________ 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

01-09-2009, 06:49 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to get bed apart? i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-09-2009, 09:26 PM	#13
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: How to get bed apart? I drilled mine out from the top, And if you want I have a set of S.S. bolts that I bought from Chevy Duty that I can measure and give you the thread size on, I paid almost 20.00 bucks for them and felt kind of stupid when I figures out the were just carriage bolts, washers and nuts!!

01-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#14
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? OK thanks guys. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 01-09-2009 at 07:52 PM.

01-10-2009, 01:46 AM	#15
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: How to get bed apart? I have taken a few apart and have also used an impact wrench to break them off from underneath... You can usually get over 3/4 of them this way and, as far as the rest, I had better luck drilling them out. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole then use a larger bit to drill through the head. I found a cut-off wheel especially hard to get in the corners without doing some damage. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

01-10-2009, 04:56 AM	#16
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: How to get bed apart? I just had a person on one side with locking pliers and me on the other with a socket. Worked out great.

01-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#17
tvillebowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THOMASVILLE,NC Posts: 50	Re: How to get bed apart? contact tim @ christiansclassics.com He has a sweet stainless steel bolt kit for the bed.It's not cheap,but it has everything you need.And it's packaged and labeled so there's no guessing.

01-10-2009, 12:13 PM	#18
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? I dont have a welder. I want/need stainless steel, but thanks anyway. The kit isnt on his website. Do you know the price? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-10-2009, 01:53 PM	#19
tvillebowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THOMASVILLE,NC Posts: 50	Re: How to get bed apart? yea his website does not contain all he has.Just call him up tell him I sent ya.Here's his number.Toll Free: 877.654.2287 Your welcome in advance,Zac

01-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#20
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: How to get bed apart? In my city, there are several specialty places that sell just fasteners. Everything from grade 8 bolts to nails and staples. You may need to know someone who has a business to buy wholesale, but most of these places have a wide variety of bolts and nuts with several grades and finishes, including stainless. They are very much cheaper than the hardware stores and box hardware places. The local one that I use will sell me a single bolt if I need one for a few cents or even give it to me because I'm a long time customer. It really pays to find these places and helps support your local economy as well. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#21
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? Thanks. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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