Any one have a Tilt-bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sstpeach · 11-08-2008, 12:57 AM

I'm playing around with different gas tank set ups for my 66. I was thinking how cool it would be to pull up to a station, hit a button, and the bed tilts up/back from the cab exposing the gas tank.......anyone have a setup like this? If so can you share pictures?

Steve
sstpeach

kizer · 11-08-2008, 01:56 AM

Saw this earlier

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...highlight=tilt

RunninLo · 11-08-2008, 02:06 AM

a friend has a "diamiond tilt hood and bed on his late model dually. custom rack to support the weight of the audio in the bed.

Josh

joe231 · 11-08-2008, 02:45 AM

nice truck, but it looks very 80's mini truckish...
i'd like to see more

**ChiefRocka** · 11-08-2008, 09:51 AM

I think bed-lifts are still cool. Joe is right, they are a bit late 80's early 90ish.

I use to install those alot back in those days.

I thought about that at one point for the Chief, but would be a very last item on my to do list.

Because of the fact that our trucks use wood in the bed, and the crossmembers aren't all that, a sub-frame out of mild 2" square tubing would be the best route to go. The hydraulic cylinders would then push on the subframe.

Most importantly would be the hinges. Some people would use gate hinges

not a good idea. I always made mine out of cold roll and tubing.

11-08-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
sstpeach Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 46	Any one have a Tilt-bed? I'm playing around with different gas tank set ups for my 66. I was thinking how cool it would be to pull up to a station, hit a button, and the bed tilts up/back from the cab exposing the gas tank.......anyone have a setup like this? If so can you share pictures? Steve sstpeach

11-08-2008, 01:56 AM	#2
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Any one have a Tilt-bed? Saw this earlier http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...highlight=tilt __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-08-2008, 02:06 AM	#3
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Any one have a Tilt-bed? a friend has a "diamiond tilt hood and bed on his late model dually. custom rack to support the weight of the audio in the bed. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

11-08-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Any one have a Tilt-bed? nice truck, but it looks very 80's mini truckish... i'd like to see more __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-08-2008 at 02:46 AM.

11-08-2008, 09:51 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Any one have a Tilt-bed? I think bed-lifts are still cool. Joe is right, they are a bit late 80's early 90ish. I use to install those alot back in those days. I thought about that at one point for the Chief, but would be a very last item on my to do list. Because of the fact that our trucks use wood in the bed, and the crossmembers aren't all that, a sub-frame out of mild 2" square tubing would be the best route to go. The hydraulic cylinders would then push on the subframe. Most importantly would be the hinges. Some people would use gate hinges not a good idea. I always made mine out of cold roll and tubing. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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