angle strips?:m2:

[drewfever1020]

whats an easy way to remove them!
i want to restore my bedsides off my 69 but im having trouble removing the angle strips off them.
whats an easy way to remove them?

[drewfever1020]

anyone?

[chevy_mike]

Are you talking step side or fleetside? What angle strips are you talking about? Pics would help clear things up.

If you are talking about the lip that runs the length of the bed (at least on a fleetside), that lip does not come off, it is part of the bed side.

Again, pics or clearer description would maybe help.

[drewfever1020]

im talking about the strips that run along the bedside on the bottom that bolts to the bed!
on a stepside!

[Shane]

spot welds .... LOTS of them ... drill them out from the angle strip side.

good luck.

[Rack Man]

* If bolts are rusted, an air chisel or bolt cutter maybe needed.
* Remove wood.
* Take measurements of original angles so replacements will go in the same place.
* Drill 1/4" hole through the spot welds (appx. every 3" along angle) and pry angle loose (screwdriver may work).
* Grind off spot welds using a body grinder.
* Clamp new angle in place - make sure it is straight and positioned accurately.
* Weld the new angle in place from outside - weld right through the holes you drilled.
HINT: Be careful not to use excessive heat which would burn through the angle - use an aluminum or copper block clamped to the angle strip at the weld to reduce distortion and discoloring from the weld.
* Grind the weld smooth.
* Angles can be bolted to side as an alternative to welding: we recommend 5/16 X 3/4 Phillips drive bolts about 6-8" apart. Acorn nuts can be used on the outside where bolt and nut are visible.