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Old 08-13-2010, 05:24 PM   #1
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72 chevy longbed

hey guys this is my first post i have a 72 long bed. well i bought a bed off a 72 gmc this bed should bolt up right i have it on but can not seem to get it to sit right its off center

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Old 08-13-2010, 06:20 PM   #2
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Re: 72 chevy longbed

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It should line up with no problem. Do the rear bolts go down through the tubes?

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Old 08-14-2010, 01:52 AM   #3
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Re: 72 chevy longbed

all the bolts lined up and went in the right places the bed sticks out bout 2 inches on the driver side and the bottem of the bed hits the cab corners barly might need to be shimmed or somthing i dont know
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Old 08-14-2010, 08:46 AM   #4
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Re: 72 chevy longbed

Is the bed misaligned or is it your cab? Check your cab mounts/supports and see if they are in good condition.
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Old 08-14-2010, 11:15 AM   #5
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Re: 72 chevy longbed

the 2 rear cab mounts are shot
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Old 08-15-2010, 12:57 AM   #6
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lol i ment the bushings are shot
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