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Dads69C10 · 10-27-2010, 07:15 PM

Hello all,

Id like info on removing a 69 stepbed in one piece?
Im sure its been covered but i couldnt find anything when i searched.
thanks for any assistance!

I should be making some good progress on my pickup in the next couple of weeks ill be sure to post pics

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-27-2010, 07:56 PM

I use two chain falls to pick the bed off and then drive or push the truck out of the way. Here is a pic of a stepside which is being installed. I made up oak blocks to fit the bed posts to use as lifting points. The front of the bed is covered to prevent damage to the cab or bed.

Jim

gkesseru · 10-27-2010, 08:13 PM

I do the same with two hoists. Once I had to lift one outdoors without a hoist. I used sawhorses on either side and 2X4s across to rest the bed on. Then roll the truck out from under.

69 longhorn · 10-27-2010, 08:25 PM

2 staught 25 yr old guys.....set out the saw horses, feed em lunch & beers

That box is not that heavy, as compaired to a fleet box.

Dads69C10 · 10-27-2010, 08:30 PM

thanks for the info, but i was more interested in # of bolts to remove and their locations? Thanks again

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2010, 09:05 PM

I used some of the stake pocket tie downs, 2 lengths of chain and my cherry picker. Since the stake pocket tie downs use rubber, I have to readjust them when I goto relift it a second time. NO biggie to me.

10-27-2010, 07:15 PM	#1
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	How to remove stepbed in one piece? Hello all, Id like info on removing a 69 stepbed in one piece? Im sure its been covered but i couldnt find anything when i searched. thanks for any assistance! I should be making some good progress on my pickup in the next couple of weeks ill be sure to post pics __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

10-27-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: How to remove stepbed in one piece? I use two chain falls to pick the bed off and then drive or push the truck out of the way. Here is a pic of a stepside which is being installed. I made up oak blocks to fit the bed posts to use as lifting points. The front of the bed is covered to prevent damage to the cab or bed. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-27-2010, 08:13 PM	#3
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: How to remove stepbed in one piece? I do the same with two hoists. Once I had to lift one outdoors without a hoist. I used sawhorses on either side and 2X4s across to rest the bed on. Then roll the truck out from under. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

10-27-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: How to remove stepbed in one piece? 2 staught 25 yr old guys.....set out the saw horses, feed em lunch & beers That box is not that heavy, as compaired to a fleet box. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

10-27-2010, 08:30 PM	#5
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: How to remove stepbed in one piece? thanks for the info, but i was more interested in # of bolts to remove and their locations? Thanks again __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

10-27-2010, 09:05 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: How to remove stepbed in one piece? I used some of the stake pocket tie downs, 2 lengths of chain and my cherry picker. Since the stake pocket tie downs use rubber, I have to readjust them when I goto relift it a second time. NO biggie to me. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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