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dennyscars · 03-09-2016, 11:35 PM

What is the process to replace the bed rear cross sill? Also how difficult is the bed removal to replace the bolts and mounting pads.... thanks

El Dorado Jim · 03-10-2016, 01:26 AM

grind the welds off, replace sill and reweld it, may be hard to get some of the bolts off, spray with rust penetrant,I will spray all of the bolts, wait a day spray again and maybe one more time before I try and get the nuts off the bolts,I have had good success doing this...

dennyscars · 03-11-2016, 08:06 PM

Thanks for that info, however, It appears that I will have to remove the bed as the the rear sill mounts on top of the frame? Wont drop down..... Oh and the bolts are gonna have to be cut off. The nuts are partially rusted away

**jerry moss** · 03-11-2016, 11:16 PM

i used a 4x4 with an eye bolt in the center of the wood across the inside of the bed and a cherry picker, it might take a couple of tries to get it centered in the bed then lift it up and roll the truck out, piece of cake!!!!! i swapped 3 beds one morning that way and still made it to a BBQ by lunch.

dennyscars · 03-25-2016, 04:25 PM

Well, got the bed off. Wasn't too bad removing it by myself. Thanks for all the input and info! I do have a question about what I found on the front bulkhead on the bed . There are some numbers and a couple letters on it, T T 376 25/04 (see pic). Should I leave that or is it nothing? Also, there are numbers on the top of the firewall .....Does anyone know where i could get matching yellow spray paint in a can for some touch up or best to get mixed and spray with gun?

bruceman1968 · 03-25-2016, 06:07 PM

Denny, this thread will give you some insight on those markings.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti
The 376 is most likely the job number. No idea on the 25/04 or the T T. That's very interesting to see, especially from a Oshawa truck. What does the firewall say? Can't read it in the pic.

**RenoKeene** · 03-25-2016, 07:41 PM

Bruceman's on the case, your in the right place

03-09-2016, 11:35 PM	#1
dennyscars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	70 Fleetside Bed Questions What is the process to replace the bed rear cross sill? Also how difficult is the bed removal to replace the bolts and mounting pads.... thanks

03-10-2016, 01:26 AM	#2
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions grind the welds off, replace sill and reweld it, may be hard to get some of the bolts off, spray with rust penetrant,I will spray all of the bolts, wait a day spray again and maybe one more time before I try and get the nuts off the bolts,I have had good success doing this...

03-11-2016, 08:06 PM	#3
dennyscars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions Thanks for that info, however, It appears that I will have to remove the bed as the the rear sill mounts on top of the frame? Wont drop down..... Oh and the bolts are gonna have to be cut off. The nuts are partially rusted away

03-11-2016, 11:16 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions i used a 4x4 with an eye bolt in the center of the wood across the inside of the bed and a cherry picker, it might take a couple of tries to get it centered in the bed then lift it up and roll the truck out, piece of cake!!!!! i swapped 3 beds one morning that way and still made it to a BBQ by lunch. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-25-2016, 04:25 PM	#5
dennyscars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions Well, got the bed off. Wasn't too bad removing it by myself. Thanks for all the input and info! I do have a question about what I found on the front bulkhead on the bed . There are some numbers and a couple letters on it, T T 376 25/04 (see pic). Should I leave that or is it nothing? Also, there are numbers on the top of the firewall .....Does anyone know where i could get matching yellow spray paint in a can for some touch up or best to get mixed and spray with gun? Attached Images

03-25-2016, 06:07 PM	#6
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions Denny, this thread will give you some insight on those markings. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti The 376 is most likely the job number. No idea on the 25/04 or the T T. That's very interesting to see, especially from a Oshawa truck. What does the firewall say? Can't read it in the pic. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

03-25-2016, 07:41 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: 70 Fleetside Bed Questions Bruceman's on the case, your in the right place __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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