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12-09-2003, 05:02 PM
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Bed Floor Repair
I need some suggestions. The previous owner of my truck used it to haul around a 5th wheel horse trailer. Each of the four mounting points for in-bed hitch receiver are rusted and getting worse. What is my best strategy for repairing this rust? Should I go to the wrecker and get him to cut a piece out of a box that he's got, or does someone know of a good source for a patch that would work well.
After I patch the bed floor I want to do a cheap spray-on liner. 
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12-09-2003, 05:24 PM
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I'm not sure, but I think LMC selss patch panels for it.
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12-09-2003, 06:34 PM
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Something like this:
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/merc..._Code=7387Beds
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12-10-2003, 03:04 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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if its not that bad you c ould just get one of the patch panels on 73-87.com and weld it in or to do it 100% right just get a new floor and change it
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12-10-2003, 04:36 PM
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The bed floor is pretty good except for the obvious rust holes. They are in four places between the fender tubs. I think a repair will probably be my best bet.
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