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01-27-2012, 02:48 PM
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box removal on my 81 shorty.
I'm thinking of taking the box off my shorty this week end just so I feel like I'm working on my truck. I HATE snow !
What do I need to watch for that may cause a snag while removing it? Is there anything extra I should do while storing it? Can I just set it up on end with the cab side down? I have no tailgate for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. RIZ 
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01-27-2012, 03:30 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
Be sure to remove the gas tank ground strap
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01-27-2012, 03:40 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
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01-27-2012, 03:59 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
How long can it stand on the cab side end would you guys think before damage or none at all?
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01-27-2012, 04:30 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
as long as you dnt have a good gust of wind nock it over or sitting water on the header panel for a long time it can stay that for awile id think
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01-28-2012, 06:35 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
I'd like to hear from a few others if it's ok to be stored with the cab side down. Would it be ok? Should I not? It doesn't have a tail gate.
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01-28-2012, 08:32 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
I stored mine this way for about 6 months while I worked on the rest of the truck.
As long as its level, not being moved, and not being twisted, it should be fine. If there is a chance that the box sides will be twisting at all, screw or bolt a 2x4 across the top of where the tailgate top would be to keep everything square.
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01-28-2012, 08:37 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
Either stand it like you are saying or flip it upside down and lay it flat on the bed rails.
I have done both. Posted via Mobile Device
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01-28-2012, 09:56 PM
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Re: box removal on my 81 shorty.
if its possible stick a couple of 2X4s under it so that the metal is not on the ground so that it wont cause a place for moisture to gather
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01-28-2012, 10:01 PM
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