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rennalds · 06-20-2010, 04:19 PM

Once the bed is removed is it safe to stand it up on end? Was wanting to do this so we could notch the cross sill for the rear tank installation? Are there any provisions to prevent from damaging the body?

mbgmike · 06-20-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rennalds

Once the bed is removed is it safe to stand it up on end? Was wanting to do this so we could notch the cross sill for the rear tank installation? Are there any provisions to prevent from damaging the body?

don't know how SAFE it is. we have done it and it will set their without falling over but as long as someone doesn't knock it over. as far as provisions not to damage well????

Shyguy · 06-20-2010, 04:29 PM

I have been thinking about standing my short step-side bed on the front to prime and paint the bottom, but have not got to that point yet so I would also be interested if it is ok.

I am thinking it will be ok if I put down something soft and use a cherry picker. It seems when I need help no one is around, lol.

cdowns · 06-20-2010, 04:32 PM

i did it to a bunch of beds for storage//for safety i used a piese of roap to the garage studs in case someone hit or touched it

Kayotic · 06-20-2010, 04:46 PM

If the wood is in good shape, Upside down on blankets or rugs if you got the man power.

As mentioned just above, if your gonna stand it up, try and strap it some how,,, just in case...

06-20-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
rennalds Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vacaville california Posts: 109	Bed removal/slash standing up Once the bed is removed is it safe to stand it up on end? Was wanting to do this so we could notch the cross sill for the rear tank installation? Are there any provisions to prevent from damaging the body? Last edited by rennalds; 06-20-2010 at 04:20 PM.

06-20-2010, 04:29 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Bed removal/slash standing up I have been thinking about standing my short step-side bed on the front to prime and paint the bottom, but have not got to that point yet so I would also be interested if it is ok. I am thinking it will be ok if I put down something soft and use a cherry picker. It seems when I need help no one is around, lol. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-20-2010, 04:32 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed removal/slash standing up i did it to a bunch of beds for storage//for safety i used a piese of roap to the garage studs in case someone hit or touched it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-20-2010, 04:46 PM	#5
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Bed removal/slash standing up If the wood is in good shape, Upside down on blankets or rugs if you got the man power. As mentioned just above, if your gonna stand it up, try and strap it some how,,, just in case... __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 06-20-2010 at 04:54 PM.



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