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ubtripn · 05-13-2011, 01:05 PM

Take off the side of the bed. See, I found a 68 that has almost pristine bed-sides and I can get tem for 75 bucks a piece. I am ssuming 9/16 to 5/8's but what else will I need. I have never pulled the bedsides off before. Thanks!

**leddzepp** · 05-13-2011, 01:16 PM

a cutoff wheel. there are 2 small spot welds at the back by where the tailgate mounts.

ubtripn · 05-13-2011, 01:22 PM

yikes, no outlets, better look for a battery powered one, would a metal chisel and hammer do it without damaging anything?

**leddzepp** · 05-13-2011, 01:24 PM

I suppose you could try that too.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-13-2011, 01:25 PM

You will also need 1/2" wrench. 1/2" Socket, and wrench, Large Phillips screwdriver, and possibly a toarch. WES

ubtripn · 05-13-2011, 01:32 PM

Got it, thanks! Is the torch for the spot welds to heat up and then break?

**LockDoc** · 05-13-2011, 01:38 PM

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I found taking mine off that once you started loosening the nuts the carriage type bolts wanted to turn in the holes. Be sure and spray the threads with penetrating oil. It also helps if you clean the threads with a small wire brush after spraying them the first time, then spray them again. Yes, I know it is a pain in the arse, but it really helps in getting them off. Also, have someone in the bed holding down on the bolt heads. I have found that pushing down on the bolt heads with the handle of large hammer works well and it is easy to hang on to.

LockDoc

**leddzepp** · 05-13-2011, 01:49 PM

Instead of trying to loosen up the old bolts, just over-tighten and snap them off. Quick and easy.

ubtripn · 05-13-2011, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the advise all, I really appreciate it!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-13-2011, 02:35 PM

The toarch is for cutting the nuts off on the bolts that will ultimately spin on you.

WES

Jessechop · 05-13-2011, 02:48 PM

do a search on here, I recently typed it out pretty good for a guy on how to do it

Jessechop · 05-13-2011, 02:50 PM

Here it is

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460321

ubtripn · 05-13-2011, 04:35 PM

awesome, thanks!

no moa · 05-13-2011, 04:42 PM

Y not buy the whole bed?
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VA72C10 · 05-13-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessechop

Here it is

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460321

nice work-submitted for a possible FAQ on that!

PanelDeland · 05-13-2011, 06:27 PM

A cordless drill may be an easier find and should drill out the spot welds.

ubtripn · 05-14-2011, 08:15 AM

A drill I have. It is in a junkyard or I would go for the whole bed. Well, maybe I still will, they have cheap pices. Found an original general motors horncap in the cab, great chrome condiion (if chrome is what they used.) tghe guy asked me if it was a gascap, got it for 3 bucks.

Hottrucks · 05-14-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Instead of trying to loosen up the old bolts, just over-tighten and snap them off. Quick and easy.

I agree 100% also if you have a cordless sawsall to cut the welds it works well

take the wheel tub too the bolts that hold it to the bed are threaded into the bed side if you break one you'll be making more work for yourself...

I would go for the hole bed too depending on your relationship with the yard they make let you take it home strip it and bring back your old stuff....a junk bed is better than no bed

ubtripn · 05-14-2011, 09:26 AM

good idea or I could bring the whole bed/differential home, swap out my panels and have a matching trailer!

05-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	What tools do I need to... Take off the side of the bed. See, I found a 68 that has almost pristine bed-sides and I can get tem for 75 bucks a piece. I am ssuming 9/16 to 5/8's but what else will I need. I have never pulled the bedsides off before. Thanks! Last edited by ubtripn; 05-13-2011 at 01:05 PM.

05-13-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: What tools do I need to... a cutoff wheel. there are 2 small spot welds at the back by where the tailgate mounts. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-13-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... yikes, no outlets, better look for a battery powered one, would a metal chisel and hammer do it without damaging anything? Last edited by ubtripn; 05-13-2011 at 01:22 PM.

05-13-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: What tools do I need to... I suppose you could try that too. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-13-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: What tools do I need to... You will also need 1/2" wrench. 1/2" Socket, and wrench, Large Phillips screwdriver, and possibly a toarch. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#6
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... Got it, thanks! Is the torch for the spot welds to heat up and then break?

05-13-2011, 01:38 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: What tools do I need to... - I found taking mine off that once you started loosening the nuts the carriage type bolts wanted to turn in the holes. Be sure and spray the threads with penetrating oil. It also helps if you clean the threads with a small wire brush after spraying them the first time, then spray them again. Yes, I know it is a pain in the arse, but it really helps in getting them off. Also, have someone in the bed holding down on the bolt heads. I have found that pushing down on the bolt heads with the handle of large hammer works well and it is easy to hang on to. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-13-2011, 01:49 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: What tools do I need to... Instead of trying to loosen up the old bolts, just over-tighten and snap them off. Quick and easy. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-13-2011, 02:28 PM	#9
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... Thanks for the advise all, I really appreciate it!

05-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: What tools do I need to... The toarch is for cutting the nuts off on the bolts that will ultimately spin on you. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

05-13-2011, 02:48 PM	#11
Jessechop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: maine Posts: 191	Re: What tools do I need to... do a search on here, I recently typed it out pretty good for a guy on how to do it

05-13-2011, 02:50 PM	#12
Jessechop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: maine Posts: 191	Re: What tools do I need to... Here it is http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460321

05-13-2011, 04:35 PM	#13
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... awesome, thanks!

05-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#14
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: What tools do I need to... Y not buy the whole bed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

05-13-2011, 06:27 PM	#16
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05-14-2011, 08:15 AM	#17
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... A drill I have. It is in a junkyard or I would go for the whole bed. Well, maybe I still will, they have cheap pices. Found an original general motors horncap in the cab, great chrome condiion (if chrome is what they used.) tghe guy asked me if it was a gascap, got it for 3 bucks.

05-14-2011, 09:26 AM	#19
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What tools do I need to... good idea or I could bring the whole bed/differential home, swap out my panels and have a matching trailer! Last edited by ubtripn; 05-14-2011 at 09:27 AM.

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