Bed cross sill question and mounting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kinger615 · 03-08-2017, 01:52 AM

my first question is .. how many cross sills are on a short bed fleet side ? And my other is.... has anybody ran into the issue of the holes on the sill not lining up to the holes on the frame for sercuing the bed to frame. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I bought this 63 in pieces
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**PGSigns** · 03-08-2017, 07:43 AM

There is an order for the cross braces and they are not all the same. On the short bed there are three larger and one smaller cross braces there is one more larger one on a long bed. Have you fooled with the order they are in? Also there is a front and a back on a couple of them for attaching the fender braces. When I did my long bed it took a bit to try stuff in different places to get the order and direction worked out. I am thinking one of the long bed braces is different but its been to long to remember what it was. I am sure others will fill in the gaps.
Jimmy

Kinger615 · 03-08-2017, 11:33 AM

Thanks PGsigns ! I haven't rearranged any yet im one short it appears so ill continue

jbgroby · 03-08-2017, 12:55 PM

I found this picture on the Web., based on my 8' bed, this looks like a 6' bed. hope this helps

**Clyde65** · 03-08-2017, 01:23 PM

That is a short fleet. I believe you would have one more crossmember up front for the long bed.

03-08-2017, 01:52 AM	#1
Kinger615 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Napa,ca Posts: 23	Bed cross sill question and mounting my first question is .. how many cross sills are on a short bed fleet side ? And my other is.... has anybody ran into the issue of the holes on the sill not lining up to the holes on the frame for sercuing the bed to frame. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I bought this 63 in pieces Posted via Mobile Device

03-08-2017, 07:43 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Bed cross sill question and mounting There is an order for the cross braces and they are not all the same. On the short bed there are three larger and one smaller cross braces there is one more larger one on a long bed. Have you fooled with the order they are in? Also there is a front and a back on a couple of them for attaching the fender braces. When I did my long bed it took a bit to try stuff in different places to get the order and direction worked out. I am thinking one of the long bed braces is different but its been to long to remember what it was. I am sure others will fill in the gaps. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-08-2017, 11:33 AM	#3
Kinger615 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Napa,ca Posts: 23	Re: Bed cross sill question and mounting Thanks PGsigns ! I haven't rearranged any yet im one short it appears so ill continue

03-08-2017, 12:55 PM	#4
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Bed cross sill question and mounting I found this picture on the Web., based on my 8' bed, this looks like a 6' bed. hope this helps Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-08-2017, 01:23 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Bed cross sill question and mounting That is a short fleet. I believe you would have one more crossmember up front for the long bed. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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