Restoration: 3 Truck Bed Bodywork Questions... (w/ Pictures!) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Springbear · 10-19-2004, 10:23 PM

I am in the full swing of things! I am running into strange looking repairs under the truck bed.

1. Where the rear cross sill is rusted it was once "beveled". To what purpose was this? Someone previously has covered with a bed patch this area. What was originally there?

I also found a "sticky" gasket material under the wheel housing. What should I use when reassembling?

Thank you for your help!

Spoof · 10-19-2004, 11:24 PM

I have nothing to offer...but helluva job with the graphics!

Springbear · 10-19-2004, 11:30 PM

Well.... thank you!

moneyguru · 10-20-2004, 12:37 AM

Graphics...what graphics....

I can't stop looking at his avatar! :-)

Springbear · 10-20-2004, 12:44 AM

Hey guys... I need BODY help!

Springbear · 10-20-2004, 02:08 AM

Zoomy... Thank you! I suspected as much... but ya never know till you ask. Did the factory paint the bottom of the bed to match the truck color?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-20-2004, 11:15 AM

We had that cross sill along with the other tall ones reproduced, so you can now buy them new.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

suville · 10-20-2004, 11:34 AM

I have a box you can come and look at and I'm at 6775 Guide Meridian just south of Pole rd. Can also show you what to use for sealer on wheel tubs. Call me if you want 708-7460 (cell) during the day 10AM-5PM

Springbear · 10-20-2004, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

We had that cross sill along with the other tall ones reproduced, so you can now buy them new.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Do your rear cross sills include the attached bolt housings?

Springbear · 10-20-2004, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suville

I have a box you can come and look at and I'm at 6775 Guide Meridian just south of Pole rd. Can also show you what to use for sealer on wheel tubs. Call me if you want 708-7460 (cell) during the day 10AM-5PM

Thank you, I will do!

Huck · 10-20-2004, 07:02 PM

One of the first places these trucks rust out is between the bed floor and the rear cross member. There is a "pocket" there that captures dirt and moisture. Even my California truck rusted out there. The floor is tack welded to the rear crossmember on just about every rib which makes it a ugly job to replace this crossmember.

10-19-2004, 10:23 PM	#1
Springbear <<< Later! Wife's Calling Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everson, Washington Posts: 64	Restoration: 3 Truck Bed Bodywork Questions... (w/ Pictures!) I am in the full swing of things! I am running into strange looking repairs under the truck bed. 1. Where the rear cross sill is rusted it was once "beveled". To what purpose was this? Someone previously has covered with a bed patch this area. What was originally there? I also found a "sticky" gasket material under the wheel housing. What should I use when reassembling? Thank you for your help! Last edited by Springbear; 10-19-2004 at 11:07 PM.

10-19-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	I have nothing to offer...but helluva job with the graphics! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

10-20-2004, 12:37 AM	#4
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Graphics...what graphics.... I can't stop looking at his avatar! :-) __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

10-20-2004, 11:15 AM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	We had that cross sill along with the other tall ones reproduced, so you can now buy them new. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ 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

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10-19-2004, 11:30 PM	#3
Springbear <<< Later! Wife's Calling Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everson, Washington Posts: 64	Well.... thank you!

10-20-2004, 12:44 AM	#5
Springbear <<< Later! Wife's Calling Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everson, Washington Posts: 64	Hey guys... I need BODY help!

10-20-2004, 02:08 AM	#6
Springbear <<< Later! Wife's Calling Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everson, Washington Posts: 64	Zoomy... Thank you! I suspected as much... but ya never know till you ask. Did the factory paint the bottom of the bed to match the truck color?

10-20-2004, 11:34 AM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	I have a box you can come and look at and I'm at 6775 Guide Meridian just south of Pole rd. Can also show you what to use for sealer on wheel tubs. Call me if you want 708-7460 (cell) during the day 10AM-5PM

10-20-2004, 07:02 PM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	One of the first places these trucks rust out is between the bed floor and the rear cross member. There is a "pocket" there that captures dirt and moisture. Even my California truck rusted out there. The floor is tack welded to the rear crossmember on just about every rib which makes it a ugly job to replace this crossmember.



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