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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Haven, CT
Posts: 882
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New tasks for the 87
I will soon be catching up to the things needed to be done on this truck
![]() I just ordered a bed bolt kit for the truck. When I have some free time, I will remove the old bolts, and install the new ones with anti-seize. I figure this will save me time and headache, when I actually remove the bed. I've been soaking the bolts with pb blaster, I guarantee most will snap, but at least I can tackle those now, and not take time away from the job when i actually remove the bed to replace the tailpan and bed beam. Sound like a good idea? I've replaced a cab bushing set before, and it required me to do a bit more work since the bolt snapped. Luckily, my floorpan had a rot hole directly above the cab bolt so I was able to remove the rest of it there. Well this rear one that I need to replace is behind the bench seat in a much harder spot. I'm hoping this one won't snap since I don't want to cut open the floor. Any tips to avoid having to remove my carpet, possibly my seat, and cutting a hole? When the bed is off, I'm going to also remove my leaking passenger side tank, and just leave it out (I have a new driver's tank and can't afford to fill two anyways). I will also strip the frame down and paint it with Zerorust. Any tips installing the tailpan and bed beam are appreciated. Here are some pics of what I'm dealing with. ![]() ![]() |
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