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Springbear · 10-03-2004, 09:10 PM

1972 ¾ Ton, 4X4 Steel Bed Questions:

(Desired result ~ Restored pick-up like factory glove box decal.)

Dropped my dealer added aux. fuel tanks today. Two cross members are rusted badly and noticing that the bed is pitted through in one spot.

I will be disassembling the bed parts to clean up any rust. Cutting in all parts with paint and reassembling.

My body guy is estimating another 10 hours at $20 per hour to straighten the bed up.

Am I better to just replace the bed sheet metal with a new one?

What is your experience or observation on other trucks?

Martin

10-03-2004, 09:10 PM	#1
Springbear <<< Later! Wife's Calling Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everson, Washington Posts: 64	Steel Bed, Trash or fix? Your experience? 1972 ¾ Ton, 4X4 Steel Bed Questions: (Desired result ~ Restored pick-up like factory glove box decal.) Dropped my dealer added aux. fuel tanks today. Two cross members are rusted badly and noticing that the bed is pitted through in one spot. I will be disassembling the bed parts to clean up any rust. Cutting in all parts with paint and reassembling. My body guy is estimating another 10 hours at $20 per hour to straighten the bed up. Am I better to just replace the bed sheet metal with a new one? What is your experience or observation on other trucks? Martin



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