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72c20customcamper · 10-19-2019, 04:23 PM

Put the bed on today . Had to make a lift frame to do it. Not easy doing it by yourself . My wife is of great help she worked on the lift frame not easy maneuvering 4x4x12s overhead . But it took longer to make it than drop the bed on.I had to rework the time frame on it as winter is fast approaching and the bed and truck was taking up two spots. I'll just have to take extra steps when I paint the rest of the cab and clip.

**LockDoc** · 10-19-2019, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Put the bed on today . Had to make a lift frame to do it. Not easy doing it by yourself . My wife is of great help she worked on the lift frame not easy maneuvering 4x4x12s overhead . But it took longer to make it than drop the bed on.I had to rework the time frame on it as winter is fast approaching and the bed and truck was taking up two spots. I'll just have to take extra steps when I paint the rest of the cab and clip.

Looks good. I have to do mine by myself too, but I use my small skid loader with a 4x4 across the inside of the bed rails. I have a bed and cab to take off in the next week or so if the weather holds.

LockDoc
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72c20customcamper · 10-19-2019, 04:39 PM

I used the kubota to take it off. Didnt care about a dent or two then but after the paint had to come up with a different game plan

old51sedan · 10-20-2019, 10:42 AM

Looks like you did yours the same way as I did mine. I did have a helper, but it's still tricky. I did take an old piece of paneling, wrapped it with an old blanket and stood it up on the frame behind the rear window, put a rope around it thru the doors as a cushion. I like the color.

CG · 10-20-2019, 11:05 AM

That thing has real bruiser status … Very cool truck!

**special-K** · 10-20-2019, 11:27 AM

Yeah. That truck wouldn't look right without mud & snows on the back. It's a pretty color as well as being a classic old common work truck color that doesn't show dirt. It has a handsome look without trying. A load of firewood would look good with that color!

flashed · 10-20-2019, 12:06 PM

What a great looking truck , Im in to see the rest .

72c20customcamper · 10-20-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

Looks like you did yours the same way as I did mine. I did have a helper, but it's still tricky. I did take an old piece of paneling, wrapped it with an old blanket and stood it up on the frame behind the rear window, put a rope around it thru the doors as a cushion. I like the color.

I had a foam insulation board wrapped in a moving blanket. But with the winch and the wireless remote I was able to drop it on with little fuss. Was actually very easy.

projectking · 10-20-2019, 12:44 PM

Looking great! Did the spare mount work for you?

72c20customcamper · 10-20-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

Looking great! Did the spare mount work for you?

I haven't gotten round to it as of yet. But there should be no problem. Just need to get the proper mounting location for it .

72c20customcamper · 10-20-2019, 02:08 PM

Keeping the mud n snow tire look . But most likely with 16 inch rims as opposed to the 17s on it now.

Astro-Balls · 10-20-2019, 02:58 PM

Great way to lift the bed.

10-19-2019, 04:23 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Put the bed on today . Had to make a lift frame to do it. Not easy doing it by yourself . My wife is of great help she worked on the lift frame not easy maneuvering 4x4x12s overhead . But it took longer to make it than drop the bed on.I had to rework the time frame on it as winter is fast approaching and the bed and truck was taking up two spots. I'll just have to take extra steps when I paint the rest of the cab and clip. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-19-2019, 04:39 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. I used the kubota to take it off. Didnt care about a dent or two then but after the paint had to come up with a different game plan __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-20-2019, 10:42 AM	#4
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Looks like you did yours the same way as I did mine. I did have a helper, but it's still tricky. I did take an old piece of paneling, wrapped it with an old blanket and stood it up on the frame behind the rear window, put a rope around it thru the doors as a cushion. I like the color.

10-20-2019, 11:05 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. That thing has real bruiser status … Very cool truck! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-20-2019, 11:27 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Yeah. That truck wouldn't look right without mud & snows on the back. It's a pretty color as well as being a classic old common work truck color that doesn't show dirt. It has a handsome look without trying. A load of firewood would look good with that color! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2019, 12:06 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. What a great looking truck , Im in to see the rest .

10-20-2019, 12:44 PM	#9
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Looking great! Did the spare mount work for you? __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

10-20-2019, 02:08 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Keeping the mud n snow tire look . But most likely with 16 inch rims as opposed to the 17s on it now. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-20-2019, 02:58 PM	#12
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Feel like I'm finally making progress on the 68. Great way to lift the bed. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA



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