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Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 01:19 PM

Alright in about 2 hours I'm going to go look at a bed for my truck, is there anything specific besides rust I should look for? Any specific areas I should be looking at for hidden damage or rust?

willett · 12-16-2012, 02:04 PM

if it doesnt come with a tailgate or you want to use your old one make sure that the piviot points are the same, I have 2 boxes and the tailgates aren't interchangeable. One (i think) is from a '78 and the other one is from a 1 ton with a tank door (year unknown)

Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by willett

if it doesnt come with a tailgate or you want to use your old one make sure that the piviot points are the same, I have 2 boxes and the tailgates aren't interchangeable. One (i think) is from a '78 and the other one is from a 1 ton with a tank door (year unknown)

Mine doesn't have tailgate so I'll look at this one and see, should I try and find out what year the bed is?

Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 03:43 PM

Just got back from looking at the bed, decided I'm going to buy it. The guy offered up the whole set-up the bed, frame, axle, and gas tank and straps for $100.

whiskeydented · 12-16-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Just got back from looking at the bed, decided I'm going to buy it. The guy offered up the whole set-up the bed, frame, axle, and gas tank and straps for $100.

Is that the good or bad side?

Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 04:20 PM

Its the bad side, most of it is surface rust, I did check the integrity of the metal and it is fine, it will need wheel arches replaced but that's really it, for $100 in northern Indiana you can't really beat it.

68Timber · 12-16-2012, 04:55 PM

Sell the hubcaps and you'll get half your money back.

cory d · 12-16-2012, 04:58 PM

those hub caps are sweet

68Timber · 12-16-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

those hub caps are sweet

I have one hanging on the wall of my man cave, but with the blue bowtie. Love those caps.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 05:11 PM

He cut the front off the frame so I don't get the front ones.

UKNOWME · 12-16-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

He cut the front off the frame so I don't get the front ones.

So you didn't get the front half of the frame?
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Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

So you didn't get the front half of the frame?
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Yeah I only really need the bed he offered the rest because he didn't feel like taking the bed off the frame. I will ask about the front end though when I go get it.

UKNOWME · 12-16-2012, 05:43 PM

I would think you be ahead with the whole frame if possible. Maybe you could sell the frame and the wheel caps
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Car'n'Guitars · 12-16-2012, 05:45 PM

I'm giving the frame to my friend to build a trailer for crazy 8 racing.

Wrecked1982 · 12-17-2012, 09:27 AM

at a 100$ if its not good trow it all to scrap metal youll probably have close to 100$ back nothing to loose here

*mrhino* · 12-17-2012, 04:50 PM

where did you find that, and do you need a gate?

Car'n'Guitars · 12-17-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

where did you find that, and do you need a gate?

Up in Union Michigan just over the state line right off of County Road 17. I believe its on Union Road. And it has a gate it's just down in the picture.

*mrhino* · 12-17-2012, 06:08 PM

thats a good deal if it aint to bad. and close to boot. fyi I have a good gate if you need one.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-17-2012, 06:32 PM

Yeah the floor is all solid the sides need a little work but way better than what I have now on my truck. It has nice supports under the floor, the bed needs small patches in the sides that are about a 1" by 1". And for the $100 I get the bed, gas tanks, and a 5 lug 12 bolt rear-end so I'm happy with it. I don't think it will need a tailgate, I moved it while I was there and it seemed to work fine and looked to be completely straight.

Car'n'Guitars · 12-20-2012, 10:51 PM

So a little update for everyone, I should be going Sunday at 2 in the afternoon to pick up these parts, that's if this snow storm isn't too bad. I will get pictures when it's here so you guys can get a better idea of it. So while I'm at it, what are some good ways to do a bed swap on our trucks?

77c10 · 12-21-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

So a little update for everyone, I should be going Sunday at 2 in the afternoon to pick up these parts, that's if this snow storm isn't too bad. I will get pictures when it's here so you guys can get a better idea of it. So while I'm at it, what are some good ways to do a bed swap on our trucks?

3 stout friends and a case of beer....

notallthere · 12-20-2012, 11:10 PM

Ratchet straps crossed in the middle from the stake pockets and a cherry picker.

12-16-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Going to go look at a bed Alright in about 2 hours I'm going to go look at a bed for my truck, is there anything specific besides rust I should look for? Any specific areas I should be looking at for hidden damage or rust? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-16-2012, 02:04 PM	#2
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Going to go look at a bed if it doesnt come with a tailgate or you want to use your old one make sure that the piviot points are the same, I have 2 boxes and the tailgates aren't interchangeable. One (i think) is from a '78 and the other one is from a 1 ton with a tank door (year unknown) __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

12-16-2012, 03:43 PM	#4
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed Just got back from looking at the bed, decided I'm going to buy it. The guy offered up the whole set-up the bed, frame, axle, and gas tank and straps for $100. Attached Images __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-16-2012, 04:20 PM	#6
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed Its the bad side, most of it is surface rust, I did check the integrity of the metal and it is fine, it will need wheel arches replaced but that's really it, for $100 in northern Indiana you can't really beat it. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-16-2012, 04:55 PM	#7
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Going to go look at a bed Sell the hubcaps and you'll get half your money back. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-16-2012, 04:58 PM	#8
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Going to go look at a bed those hub caps are sweet __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

12-16-2012, 05:11 PM	#10
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed He cut the front off the frame so I don't get the front ones. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#13
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Going to go look at a bed I would think you be ahead with the whole frame if possible. Maybe you could sell the frame and the wheel caps Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-16-2012, 05:45 PM	#14
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed I'm giving the frame to my friend to build a trailer for crazy 8 racing. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-17-2012, 09:27 AM	#15
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Going to go look at a bed at a 100$ if its not good trow it all to scrap metal youll probably have close to 100$ back nothing to loose here

12-17-2012, 04:50 PM	#16
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Going to go look at a bed where did you find that, and do you need a gate?

12-17-2012, 06:08 PM	#18
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Going to go look at a bed thats a good deal if it aint to bad. and close to boot. fyi I have a good gate if you need one.

12-17-2012, 06:32 PM	#19
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed Yeah the floor is all solid the sides need a little work but way better than what I have now on my truck. It has nice supports under the floor, the bed needs small patches in the sides that are about a 1" by 1". And for the $100 I get the bed, gas tanks, and a 5 lug 12 bolt rear-end so I'm happy with it. I don't think it will need a tailgate, I moved it while I was there and it seemed to work fine and looked to be completely straight. Attached Images __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-20-2012, 10:51 PM	#20
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Going to go look at a bed So a little update for everyone, I should be going Sunday at 2 in the afternoon to pick up these parts, that's if this snow storm isn't too bad. I will get pictures when it's here so you guys can get a better idea of it. So while I'm at it, what are some good ways to do a bed swap on our trucks? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

12-20-2012, 11:10 PM	#22
notallthere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sarnia ontario canada Posts: 211	Re: Going to go look at a bed Ratchet straps crossed in the middle from the stake pockets and a cherry picker.



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