best way to store cab and bed (with new paint on them) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dropt72Shortbed · 12-12-2002, 05:40 PM

im having a new cab and bed trailered over here sat morning. they both have new black paint on them. ill be storing them in the garage for a bit.

i was just going to get a bunch of tashed tires and lay some towels and foam over them that i have lying around. the bed i was just going to flip upside down and set the bedrails over the tires with towels.

as for the cab what would be best? lie it on the back cab wall so the firewall is facing up towards the sky?

anyone have any better ideas?

**1971Stepside** · 12-12-2002, 06:29 PM

Step one would be to get pictures for the rest of us.

I would set the cab as if it were going to be sitting on the frame. I would build a little 2x4 stand that simulates the frame and set it on that. Then cover it with some plastic with towels in between to avoid scratching. As for the bed I wouldn't set it on the bed rails (unless you have wood to put in it). I built a couple 2' high say horses that mine sits on. It makes it a great height to work on and keeps it up out of the way.

gangforward · 12-12-2002, 07:03 PM

If they are freshly painted, I suggest you not cover them with anything for a couple of months - give the paint time to breathe and dry completely. I put mine on rollers, and rolled it outside to wash every couple of weeks. After two months I then put a good quality car cover on them - the paint looked fantastic because it had ample time to flow and dry naturally.

Good Luck!

Dropt72Shortbed · 12-12-2002, 07:26 PM

the paint is actually 5 years old, its been in the previous owners garage since day one though, been in storage.

ive had finals this week and bed and cab are coming sat, if i had the time i would have build something outta wood. but theres no time for that.

anyways would the ways i mentioned in the begging of these thread work? or bad idea?

SCOTI · 12-12-2002, 07:52 PM

I wouldn't set the bed upside down on the rails as it could leave scratches/marks on the paint. I used a 'Rubbermaid' utility cart to hold my bed when I did my bags & c-sections. I just put some 4x4's across the top of the cart that were the width of the bedfloor. For the cab, buy some 4x4 lumber the length of the cab front to back, double stack it & you should be able to rest the c-channels that tie the rockers to the floorpans on them. When your done you can use the wood for other projects as needed.

weasel29gm · 12-12-2002, 08:26 PM

I'd get some casters and make frames so you can roll it around.

Low69CST · 12-13-2002, 12:10 AM

You need to set the cab and the bed on the mounts. I'm assuming that all of the bed and cab is painted, inside and out? You definately don't want to be try flip those with them being painted. I guarentee you'll end up dropping them. Once you get them sat down you need a real soft cover to lay over it. I wouldn't put any tires or anyting on it either. I bet they will hurt the paint more than they will help. Also, you need to keep them out of the sun and get your other pannels painted ASAP, the longer you wait, the more of a chance they will look different.

12-12-2002, 05:40 PM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	best way to store cab and bed (with new paint on them) im having a new cab and bed trailered over here sat morning. they both have new black paint on them. ill be storing them in the garage for a bit. i was just going to get a bunch of tashed tires and lay some towels and foam over them that i have lying around. the bed i was just going to flip upside down and set the bedrails over the tires with towels. as for the cab what would be best? lie it on the back cab wall so the firewall is facing up towards the sky? anyone have any better ideas?

12-12-2002, 06:29 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Step one would be to get pictures for the rest of us. I would set the cab as if it were going to be sitting on the frame. I would build a little 2x4 stand that simulates the frame and set it on that. Then cover it with some plastic with towels in between to avoid scratching. As for the bed I wouldn't set it on the bed rails (unless you have wood to put in it). I built a couple 2' high say horses that mine sits on. It makes it a great height to work on and keeps it up out of the way. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-12-2002, 07:52 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	I wouldn't set the bed upside down on the rails as it could leave scratches/marks on the paint. I used a 'Rubbermaid' utility cart to hold my bed when I did my bags & c-sections. I just put some 4x4's across the top of the cart that were the width of the bedfloor. For the cab, buy some 4x4 lumber the length of the cab front to back, double stack it & you should be able to rest the c-channels that tie the rockers to the floorpans on them. When your done you can use the wood for other projects as needed. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-12-2002, 08:26 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	I'd get some casters and make frames so you can roll it around. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-13-2002, 12:10 AM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	You need to set the cab and the bed on the mounts. I'm assuming that all of the bed and cab is painted, inside and out? You definately don't want to be try flip those with them being painted. I guarentee you'll end up dropping them. Once you get them sat down you need a real soft cover to lay over it. I wouldn't put any tires or anyting on it either. I bet they will hurt the paint more than they will help. Also, you need to keep them out of the sun and get your other pannels painted ASAP, the longer you wait, the more of a chance they will look different. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-12-2002, 07:03 PM	#3
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	If they are freshly painted, I suggest you not cover them with anything for a couple of months - give the paint time to breathe and dry completely. I put mine on rollers, and rolled it outside to wash every couple of weeks. After two months I then put a good quality car cover on them - the paint looked fantastic because it had ample time to flow and dry naturally. Good Luck!

12-12-2002, 07:26 PM	#4
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	the paint is actually 5 years old, its been in the previous owners garage since day one though, been in storage. ive had finals this week and bed and cab are coming sat, if i had the time i would have build something outta wood. but theres no time for that. anyways would the ways i mentioned in the begging of these thread work? or bad idea?



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