where tub/bed meets tailgate

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Jon Scully

thanks---I do not think the cross member is rusted --- the only 'bad rust' is rigtht at the end of the bed wehre ther corrugated floor curls over.

Do you think I can do thwi without removing bedsides etc-- I am not doing a frrame off, just want to fix this area.

PS-- here is one /two more pics.... i think these are the stock seats the PO recovered in a carbon fiber look marine vinyl-- I really like them, but have not mounted the rear seat --waiting for a set of seatbelts and ashtrays,

Jon

yes, can do w/o removal. The problem is the high spot on the corrugation gets water in it since it is not sealed and stays wet on top of the crossmember. Even the crossmember can be removed w/o taking off the bedsides. It is attached with 2 bolts per side (inside back) and 2 3/4" flanges that can be cut with an angle grinder. You can make flanges to bolt the low side of the bedfloor, while you weld the high side. Will keep it aligned, then you can cut off the flanges, then weld them, or keep them on

hope this makes sense, if not post up and try to 'splain another way

nice seats