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c3006 · 06-11-2014, 06:08 AM

I am wondering how hard it would be to put a aluminum flat bed off a ford 350 onto my 87 C-30 ton dually, I've never taken a bed off so this will be new ground for me. Thx

tucsonjwt · 06-11-2014, 06:35 AM

I think these just get bolted to the top of the frame rails. Could be drilled and through bolted or possibly long U-bolts. Be advised that this will raise up the load height of the bed, as compared to a stock bed. I would get that bed if it is a reasonable price - aluminum beds are very expensive when new, and that one would make a great dump bed conversion.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-11-2014, 08:16 AM

I would measure the width of the rails to make sure it will be easy otherwise you may need to either move or replace the rails.

Axle · 06-11-2014, 06:50 PM

I assume you've looked at the 2004 flatbed onto an 85 c30 thread, might give you attachment ideas.

Even if the ford frame is wider/narrower, you can put on some cross tubes (square or rectangular, whatever makes the best fit) and bolt the bed to the cross tubes and the cross tubes to the chevy frame.

Alex.

06-11-2014, 06:08 AM	#1
c3006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greeneville Tn Posts: 64	Flatbed Swap Questions I am wondering how hard it would be to put a aluminum flat bed off a ford 350 onto my 87 C-30 ton dually, I've never taken a bed off so this will be new ground for me. Thx

06-11-2014, 06:35 AM	#2
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Flatbed Swap Questions I think these just get bolted to the top of the frame rails. Could be drilled and through bolted or possibly long U-bolts. Be advised that this will raise up the load height of the bed, as compared to a stock bed. I would get that bed if it is a reasonable price - aluminum beds are very expensive when new, and that one would make a great dump bed conversion.

06-11-2014, 08:16 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Flatbed Swap Questions I would measure the width of the rails to make sure it will be easy otherwise you may need to either move or replace the rails. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-11-2014, 06:50 PM	#4
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,200	Re: Flatbed Swap Questions I assume you've looked at the 2004 flatbed onto an 85 c30 thread, might give you attachment ideas. Even if the ford frame is wider/narrower, you can put on some cross tubes (square or rectangular, whatever makes the best fit) and bolt the bed to the cross tubes and the cross tubes to the chevy frame. Alex.



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