Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shaky · 06-26-2011, 05:47 AM

I'm re-doing the bed on my '67 stepside. The original pine I took out had dents in it from the rivets on top of where the coil springs are.

I'm now putting in some new oak.

I'm reluctant to shim the bed upwards. Would grinding the rivets down a little be a better option?

OhioDan · 06-26-2011, 06:58 AM

I don't believe I'd grind the rivets, as they are what holds the crossa members inside the frame. There are some rubber shims/bumpers that go between the bed cross members and the frame. They're about 2" square. Hope this helps?

cdowns · 06-26-2011, 07:43 AM

putting a relief in the wood would b my choice

pumpgas · 06-26-2011, 08:19 AM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=BMBP003

These are for a short bed they also have them for long beds.....these will keep the wood off the rivets and space the bed so the body lines are lined up perfect.

Shaky · 06-26-2011, 08:28 AM

OK. I'll try the shims.

Does anyone know if trucks came from the factory with those shims?

Thanks.

**chewychevy67** · 06-26-2011, 11:20 AM

every truck i took apart had no shims or rubber mounts.

Shaky · 06-26-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

every truck i took apart had no shims or rubber mounts.

That's been my experience also. That's why I don't understand how the shims help line up the body lines. It probably doesn't matter much on a step side...

pumpgas · 06-26-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaky

That's been my experience also. That's why I don't understand how the shims help line up the body lines. It probably doesn't matter much on a step side...

All I know is with out them on my truck the bed is 1/2" low and i put them in and its perfect and quiet.

06-26-2011, 05:47 AM	#1
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? I'm re-doing the bed on my '67 stepside. The original pine I took out had dents in it from the rivets on top of where the coil springs are. I'm now putting in some new oak. I'm reluctant to shim the bed upwards. Would grinding the rivets down a little be a better option? __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

06-26-2011, 06:58 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? I don't believe I'd grind the rivets, as they are what holds the crossa members inside the frame. There are some rubber shims/bumpers that go between the bed cross members and the frame. They're about 2" square. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

06-26-2011, 07:43 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? putting a relief in the wood would b my choice __________________ 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

06-26-2011, 08:19 AM	#4
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=BMBP003 These are for a short bed they also have them for long beds.....these will keep the wood off the rivets and space the bed so the body lines are lined up perfect. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

06-26-2011, 08:28 AM	#5
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? OK. I'll try the shims. Does anyone know if trucks came from the factory with those shims? Thanks. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

06-26-2011, 11:20 AM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Bed wood interferes with frame rivets? every truck i took apart had no shims or rubber mounts.

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