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bufmatmuslepants · 04-22-2010, 05:08 PM

I started to take the bed off my truck today to inspect the hose from the fuel pump to the sending unit, since my truck has all the same symptoms and problems that are in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357014

Unlike my old 79 K10 the bolts dont go through the bed, are the nuts welded to the crossmembers? I could feel the nuts near the bumper and they are massively deteriorated. I broke loose all 6 of the forward bolts, but chickened out on the last ones and decided to post first.

ChevLoRay · 04-22-2010, 06:17 PM

Air impact.....but use liberally-applied rusty nut lube. Can't think of the name of the stuff. Not WD-40. I hate when my short-term memory issues become longer lasting.

93Chevy4x4 · 04-22-2010, 08:36 PM

Try Db blaster. It works great spray it on and wait a few minutes then put the air tools to it. If you don't have air tools just try and give it a quick snap with the wrench this often times will brake it loose.

Sillyoldman · 04-22-2010, 08:49 PM

Think you guys meant PB Blaster. You may need a nut remover if it's heavly corroded. Definatley put an impact on it and hope the nut or bolt itself breaks.

bufmatmuslepants · 04-22-2010, 10:03 PM

I used industrial grade from the railroad penetrating oil on the first 6 and it worked great, but after feeling the last one I want to make sure the nuts are welded to the bed, it would be a ***** to hold the nuts in place while trying to put the bolts back in.

sfran · 04-25-2010, 12:22 AM

I would recommend PB Blaster as well. Works really good. Although I had to remove the bolts again when replacing the bed after having them out only a few months earlier. I also used never seize on them then, and they still were a B-Atch to get out. My impact would not get them, so I hung on to the frame for dear life while using my legs with a quick kick method to turn a conglomoration of extensions on a ratchet. Mkine came out super hard, but in one piece. Knock the rust off them and good luck.

04-22-2010, 05:08 PM	#1
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Bolts holding the bed on I started to take the bed off my truck today to inspect the hose from the fuel pump to the sending unit, since my truck has all the same symptoms and problems that are in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357014 Unlike my old 79 K10 the bolts dont go through the bed, are the nuts welded to the crossmembers? I could feel the nuts near the bumper and they are massively deteriorated. I broke loose all 6 of the forward bolts, but chickened out on the last ones and decided to post first. __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

04-22-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Bolts holding the bed on Air impact.....but use liberally-applied rusty nut lube. Can't think of the name of the stuff. Not WD-40. I hate when my short-term memory issues become longer lasting. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-22-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
93Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: E. Parsonsfield, Maine Posts: 54	Re: Bolts holding the bed on Try Db blaster. It works great spray it on and wait a few minutes then put the air tools to it. If you don't have air tools just try and give it a quick snap with the wrench this often times will brake it loose. __________________ -1993 Chevy 1500 2wd, reg. cab shortbed, V6, Dual Exhaust -1993 Chevy 1500 4x4, Reg. Cab, stepside, Currently doing a frame up. -1985 Chevy S-10, 4x4, 355, Tons of Extras. -1989 Chevy S-10 ex cab, V6, parts truck. -1995 GMC Jimmy 4x4, Vortec V6. -2008 Chevy Aveo.

04-22-2010, 08:49 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,267	Re: Bolts holding the bed on Think you guys meant PB Blaster. You may need a nut remover if it's heavly corroded. Definatley put an impact on it and hope the nut or bolt itself breaks. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-22-2010, 10:03 PM	#5
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: Bolts holding the bed on I used industrial grade from the railroad penetrating oil on the first 6 and it worked great, but after feeling the last one I want to make sure the nuts are welded to the bed, it would be a ***** to hold the nuts in place while trying to put the bolts back in. __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

04-25-2010, 12:22 AM	#6
sfran Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 62	Re: Bolts holding the bed on I would recommend PB Blaster as well. Works really good. Although I had to remove the bolts again when replacing the bed after having them out only a few months earlier. I also used never seize on them then, and they still were a B-Atch to get out. My impact would not get them, so I hung on to the frame for dear life while using my legs with a quick kick method to turn a conglomoration of extensions on a ratchet. Mkine came out super hard, but in one piece. Knock the rust off them and good luck. __________________ 2004 Chevy Suburban 1986 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z - LS1/T56 1990 GMC Suburban - The "TTurburban" Last edited by sfran; 04-25-2010 at 12:24 AM.



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