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Branman1971 · 01-22-2014, 10:34 PM

I'm taking my cradles out and after unbolting they are stuck to the rear wall. Is this due to adhesive? I see no signs of welding them in. Anyone attempted this?

**Captainfab** · 01-23-2014, 02:10 AM

They are spot welded to the rear wall of the cab. Once you clean off the paint you will be able to see all of them better. If I remember correctly, there are quite a few spot welds on each one.

bj383ss · 01-23-2014, 08:28 AM

There are about 9 per side if I remember correctly. I just had to cut some out to put back in my truck.

Bret

siggyfreud · 01-23-2014, 11:02 AM

Spot welded. 4-5 peer bracket I think. Just took mine out. Was a pain but doable. Back wall is thin though so be careful. I burned the paint on the exterior in a few places, and poked a few holes. I'm a newb though so it was probably avoidable. You'll need to fab up new cab mounts for the rear once the brackets are out.

racecougar · 01-23-2014, 01:36 PM

If you don't need them completely removed from the cab, you can take the same approach I did.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=72

Branman1971 · 01-23-2014, 02:20 PM

I was thinking of chopping them cougar, that came out nice.

racecougar · 01-23-2014, 02:24 PM

Thanks. I didn't see a reason to remove them completely but wanted to gain what space I could.

Blue666 · 01-23-2014, 10:53 PM

You can drill out the spot welds with a spot weld cutter but I just used a 1/8" drill bit. If you lightly drill each spot weld, then pry up a little, then drill a little----you may be able to remove without having to fully drill through the spot weld. If you drill to far, you will need to weld the hole closed.

Branman1971 · 01-24-2014, 02:15 AM

Thanks Blue! (My boy blue) lol
Sorry, got carried away. I'm in it already.

01-22-2014, 10:34 PM	#1
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	fuel tank cradle removal I'm taking my cradles out and after unbolting they are stuck to the rear wall. Is this due to adhesive? I see no signs of welding them in. Anyone attempted this? __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

01-23-2014, 02:10 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: fuel tank cradle removal They are spot welded to the rear wall of the cab. Once you clean off the paint you will be able to see all of them better. If I remember correctly, there are quite a few spot welds on each one. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#3
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: fuel tank cradle removal There are about 9 per side if I remember correctly. I just had to cut some out to put back in my truck. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

01-23-2014, 11:02 AM	#4
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: fuel tank cradle removal Spot welded. 4-5 peer bracket I think. Just took mine out. Was a pain but doable. Back wall is thin though so be careful. I burned the paint on the exterior in a few places, and poked a few holes. I'm a newb though so it was probably avoidable. You'll need to fab up new cab mounts for the rear once the brackets are out.

01-23-2014, 01:36 PM	#5
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: fuel tank cradle removal If you don't need them completely removed from the cab, you can take the same approach I did. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=72 __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-23-2014, 02:20 PM	#6
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: fuel tank cradle removal I was thinking of chopping them cougar, that came out nice. __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW

01-23-2014, 02:24 PM	#7
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: fuel tank cradle removal Thanks. I didn't see a reason to remove them completely but wanted to gain what space I could. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-23-2014, 10:53 PM	#8
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: fuel tank cradle removal You can drill out the spot welds with a spot weld cutter but I just used a 1/8" drill bit. If you lightly drill each spot weld, then pry up a little, then drill a little----you may be able to remove without having to fully drill through the spot weld. If you drill to far, you will need to weld the hole closed.

01-24-2014, 02:15 AM	#9
Branman1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: La Vernia, Texas Posts: 207	Re: fuel tank cradle removal Thanks Blue! (My boy blue) lol Sorry, got carried away. I'm in it already. __________________ Active duty Navy CPO 1961 C10 SWB 1963 C10 LWB (donor) 1965 C10 LWB BBW



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