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thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 05:11 PM

Well I am taking my bed apart to bedline it and paint it and install new floor/front panel. The bolts with the round tops, should I just grind ALL of them off? They all just turn in place. Also, does anyone know of a Stainless Steel bed bolt kit? Thanks for all help.

jholley · 01-09-2009, 05:14 PM

I cut mine from the bottom between the washer and the nut so as not to damage the bed floor. There are a couple you will need a small cutting wheel for. I used my dremel cutter for those. Don't forget there are a couple of spot welds on the top side of the bed floor to the rear pillars.

jholley · 01-09-2009, 05:17 PM

The spot welds are marked in the pic.

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanks! Any more help also appreciated.

**too much stuff** · 01-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Tighten them till they break from underneath. If they are spinning already, you can cut a slot for a screwdriver, or weld a nut on top...

jholley · 01-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

...weld a nut on top...

That's ingenious!

nds1968 · 01-09-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Tighten them till they break from underneath. If they are spinning already, you can cut a slot for a screwdriver, or weld a nut on top...

X2 that's what I did.

**too much stuff** · 01-09-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

That's ingenious!

Not my first rodeo... Living in the land of rust, you find lots of methods to take things apart. A sawzall is a wonderful thing also.

cdowns · 01-09-2009, 06:49 PM

i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel

local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

I've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel.

Local hardware store should have stainless bolts for the bed, without having to pay shipping.

Yeah, but then I have to find out how many I need for each size. Which could take a while. Plus they might cost more at a hardware store.

70cstjr · 01-09-2009, 07:50 PM

bolts at the store cost pennys on the dollar, u can get a SS bolt for like .40 cent or so depending on the hardness and if u need to know the size just have someone who may have them on hand off measure them for u, that way u dont have to deal with shipping

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 07:52 PM

OK thanks guys.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel

local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping

I also used a cutoff wheel to cut my bolts out of my stepside. Patience and a steady hand and you shouldn't damage the angle strips or bed floor.

I bought stainless carraige bolts for mine from a local place. If you're just going to spray over the bolts with bedliner, this may be your cheapest option?

MT1972cheyenne · 01-09-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

X2 that's what I did.

x 3 that's what I did, too.....Tighten them from underneath until they broke off.

Skirkpat · 01-09-2009, 09:26 PM

I drilled mine out from the top, And if you want I have a set of S.S. bolts that I bought from Chevy Duty that I can measure and give you the thread size on, I paid almost 20.00 bucks for them and felt kind of stupid when I figures out the were just carriage bolts, washers and nuts!!

cdowns · 01-09-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

yeah, but then i have to find out how many i need for each size. Which could take a while. Plus they might cost more at a hardware store.

try and get somebody that knows how to count to help you

**88JRFAN** · 01-10-2009, 01:02 AM

You could also put a small tack on them to the bed. I think parts vendors should sell bolt kits.

C10-Driver · 01-10-2009, 01:46 AM

I have taken a few apart and have also used an impact wrench to break them off from underneath... You can usually get over 3/4 of them this way and, as far as the rest, I had better luck drilling them out. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole then use a larger bit to drill through the head. I found a cut-off wheel especially hard to get in the corners without doing some damage.

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 88JRFAN

You could also put a small tack on them to the bed. I think parts vendors should sell bolt kits.

Tack?

sameyrasmea72 · 01-10-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

try and get somebody that knows how to count to help you

cwgreen1971 · 01-10-2009, 04:56 AM

I just had a person on one side with locking pliers and me on the other with a socket. Worked out great.

OhioDan · 01-10-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Tack?

Yea, tack-em down with a thumbtack so they won't turn.

JK. Tack weld the bolt to the bed. Twist off the nut from below, then break the tack weld, and pull out the bolthead. Have you seen this? Would these work for ya?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=312167

tvillebowtie · 01-10-2009, 11:59 AM

contact tim @ christiansclassics.com He has a sweet stainless steel bolt kit for the bed.It's not cheap,but it has everything you need.And it's packaged and labeled so there's no guessing.

thirdstreettito · 01-10-2009, 12:13 PM

I dont have a welder. I want/need stainless steel, but thanks anyway. The kit isnt on his website. Do you know the price?

tvillebowtie · 01-10-2009, 01:53 PM

yea his website does not contain all he has.Just call him up tell him I sent ya.Here's his number.Toll Free: 877.654.2287 Your welcome in advance,Zac

01-09-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	How to get bed apart? Well I am taking my bed apart to bedline it and paint it and install new floor/front panel. The bolts with the round tops, should I just grind ALL of them off? They all just turn in place. Also, does anyone know of a Stainless Steel bed bolt kit? Thanks for all help. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#2
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: How to get bed apart? I cut mine from the bottom between the washer and the nut so as not to damage the bed floor. There are a couple you will need a small cutting wheel for. I used my dremel cutter for those. Don't forget there are a couple of spot welds on the top side of the bed floor to the rear pillars. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: How to get bed apart? The spot welds are marked in the pic. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

01-09-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? Thanks! Any more help also appreciated. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
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01-09-2009, 06:49 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to get bed apart? i've just always ground them down with a cutoff wheel local hardware store should have stainlees bolts for the bed without having to pay shipping __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-09-2009, 07:50 PM	#11
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: How to get bed apart? bolts at the store cost pennys on the dollar, u can get a SS bolt for like .40 cent or so depending on the hardness and if u need to know the size just have someone who may have them on hand off measure them for u, that way u dont have to deal with shipping __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

01-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? OK thanks guys. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 01-09-2009 at 07:52 PM.

01-09-2009, 09:26 PM	#15
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: How to get bed apart? I drilled mine out from the top, And if you want I have a set of S.S. bolts that I bought from Chevy Duty that I can measure and give you the thread size on, I paid almost 20.00 bucks for them and felt kind of stupid when I figures out the were just carriage bolts, washers and nuts!!

01-10-2009, 01:02 AM	#17
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: How to get bed apart? You could also put a small tack on them to the bed. I think parts vendors should sell bolt kits. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

01-10-2009, 01:46 AM	#18
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: How to get bed apart? I have taken a few apart and have also used an impact wrench to break them off from underneath... You can usually get over 3/4 of them this way and, as far as the rest, I had better luck drilling them out. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole then use a larger bit to drill through the head. I found a cut-off wheel especially hard to get in the corners without doing some damage. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

01-10-2009, 04:56 AM	#21
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: How to get bed apart? I just had a person on one side with locking pliers and me on the other with a socket. Worked out great.

01-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#23
tvillebowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THOMASVILLE,NC Posts: 50	Re: How to get bed apart? contact tim @ christiansclassics.com He has a sweet stainless steel bolt kit for the bed.It's not cheap,but it has everything you need.And it's packaged and labeled so there's no guessing.

01-10-2009, 12:13 PM	#24
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How to get bed apart? I dont have a welder. I want/need stainless steel, but thanks anyway. The kit isnt on his website. Do you know the price? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-10-2009, 01:53 PM	#25
tvillebowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THOMASVILLE,NC Posts: 50	Re: How to get bed apart? yea his website does not contain all he has.Just call him up tell him I sent ya.Here's his number.Toll Free: 877.654.2287 Your welcome in advance,Zac



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