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Richard Dobson · 08-09-2006, 07:57 AM

I am putting together a 71 fleetside short bed, does anyone install the (2)gravel shields that go on the rear of the tubs? I'm sure it helps with stone chips dings etc. How about the (2) braces that go from the cross sill to the bedside to at the bottom to reduce flexing? Anyone have pictures of how these are mounted? Any help will be apprecitated. Thanks

wibilly · 08-09-2006, 11:23 AM

if i think of it when my daughter gets up i'll get her to post some pics for you. im' computer illiterate

Longhorn Man · 08-09-2006, 12:31 PM

You defenantly need the braces, my old SWB had them missing and the lower portions of the bedsides flapped and vibrated enough to rip. (this was solid sheetmetal with no rust or filler)

Richard Dobson · 08-09-2006, 12:56 PM

Thanks Longhorn Man, I was trying to mount the braces and ran into a problem. I have them going from the second cross sill from the front of the bed (on the front bed panel side of the sill) to the bed side at the bottom. On side goes on with a little bit of a push on the beside outwards. The otherside misses by at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch, should I just drill a new hole. I checked the bed for squareness etc. Thanks for any available advice. I am also needing advice on how the gravel sheilds mount, do they go in behind the wheel well lip or in front?

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2006, 04:45 PM

Seeing as I have never mounted mine either, pic's would nice

ratrod67 · 08-09-2006, 05:04 PM

Pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2006, 05:11 PM

Cool, where's the Drivers side?

ratrod67 · 08-09-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Cool, where's the Drivers side?

Right here!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2006, 05:35 PM

Gotcha

Richard Dobson · 08-11-2006, 12:19 PM

I have already painted the gravel shields and I wanted to know how they mount. Looks like I have an alignment problem with the hole at the bottom of the bedside, the one on the top inside the tub is OK. I sure don't want to scratch up new paint but I don't want to leave them off either. They do lap over the bedside instead of going to the inside of the wheel opening lip right? Thanks

Dano69c10 · 08-11-2006, 12:54 PM

Before you drill, the guards go behind the wheel not in front of it.
I think it's the third cross-sill from the rear (if you count the rear sill).
Dano

Richard Dobson · 08-11-2006, 01:02 PM

Thanks Dano69c10, I knew that they go behind the rear wheel, but do they lap over the bedside lip or under it? Thanks again.

08-09-2006, 07:57 AM	#1
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Wheelwell gravel shields I am putting together a 71 fleetside short bed, does anyone install the (2)gravel shields that go on the rear of the tubs? I'm sure it helps with stone chips dings etc. How about the (2) braces that go from the cross sill to the bedside to at the bottom to reduce flexing? Anyone have pictures of how these are mounted? Any help will be apprecitated. Thanks __________________ Richard Dobson

08-09-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields if i think of it when my daughter gets up i'll get her to post some pics for you. im' computer illiterate __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore Last edited by wibilly; 08-09-2006 at 11:38 AM.

08-09-2006, 12:31 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields You defenantly need the braces, my old SWB had them missing and the lower portions of the bedsides flapped and vibrated enough to rip. (this was solid sheetmetal with no rust or filler)

08-09-2006, 12:56 PM	#4
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Thanks Longhorn Man, I was trying to mount the braces and ran into a problem. I have them going from the second cross sill from the front of the bed (on the front bed panel side of the sill) to the bed side at the bottom. On side goes on with a little bit of a push on the beside outwards. The otherside misses by at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch, should I just drill a new hole. I checked the bed for squareness etc. Thanks for any available advice. I am also needing advice on how the gravel sheilds mount, do they go in behind the wheel well lip or in front? __________________ Richard Dobson

08-09-2006, 04:45 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Seeing as I have never mounted mine either, pic's would nice __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-09-2006, 05:04 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Pics Attached Images

08-09-2006, 05:11 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Cool, where's the Drivers side? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-09-2006, 05:35 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Gotcha __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-11-2006, 12:19 PM	#10
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields I have already painted the gravel shields and I wanted to know how they mount. Looks like I have an alignment problem with the hole at the bottom of the bedside, the one on the top inside the tub is OK. I sure don't want to scratch up new paint but I don't want to leave them off either. They do lap over the bedside instead of going to the inside of the wheel opening lip right? Thanks __________________ Richard Dobson

08-11-2006, 12:54 PM	#11
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Before you drill, the guards go behind the wheel not in front of it. I think it's the third cross-sill from the rear (if you count the rear sill). Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

08-11-2006, 01:02 PM	#12
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Wheelwell gravel shields Thanks Dano69c10, I knew that they go behind the rear wheel, but do they lap over the bedside lip or under it? Thanks again. __________________ Richard Dobson



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