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Knothead · 02-15-2009, 08:44 PM

What is the correct placement of the THIRD cross sill. There are three sets of holes in the frame at the rear. One set is right at 16" from the rear cross sill bolts. Mine only had one when I got it, not sure if it ever had one. Will this interfere with the installation of a underbed gas tank?

**JML55** · 02-15-2009, 10:05 PM

Here is were mine located.

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OrrieG · 02-15-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

Here is were mine located.

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You are lucky, on Fleetsides they go back one set of holes and set over the tank filler (I have the same tank). Takes lots of butchering and reinforcing to make it work.

Knothead · 02-16-2009, 03:38 PM

So I quess best thing to do is position it where it won't interfere with the tank? From all pics I can find it seems to be positioned in various locations judging from carrige bolts inside bed.

OrrieG · 02-16-2009, 05:25 PM

On the step sides you have that luxury, on Fleetsides the second and fourth rails from the front support the inner wheel wells so they can't be moved. Only other consideration is keeping the spans between them for the boards even if you are going to use the bed for hauling. And I assume you are not going for original accuracy on bolt location??

Knothead · 02-16-2009, 06:11 PM

Your right ,I'm not to worried about being original. Even considered not using it at all,but since I already bought the thing. It' funny you even mention hauling a load. Wonder how many of these beds ever see one?

02-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#1
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Stepside Bed cross sills What is the correct placement of the THIRD cross sill. There are three sets of holes in the frame at the rear. One set is right at 16" from the rear cross sill bolts. Mine only had one when I got it, not sure if it ever had one. Will this interfere with the installation of a underbed gas tank?

02-15-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Stepside Bed cross sills Here is were mine located. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

02-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Re: Stepside Bed cross sills So I quess best thing to do is position it where it won't interfere with the tank? From all pics I can find it seems to be positioned in various locations judging from carrige bolts inside bed.

02-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Stepside Bed cross sills On the step sides you have that luxury, on Fleetsides the second and fourth rails from the front support the inner wheel wells so they can't be moved. Only other consideration is keeping the spans between them for the boards even if you are going to use the bed for hauling. And I assume you are not going for original accuracy on bolt location?? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-16-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Re: Stepside Bed cross sills Your right ,I'm not to worried about being original. Even considered not using it at all,but since I already bought the thing. It' funny you even mention hauling a load. Wonder how many of these beds ever see one?



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