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Lightspeed · 10-17-2002, 05:44 PM

remove the bed from a 71 swb stepside? i only see four bolts to take the whole thing off am i missing something?

mooneyes · 10-17-2002, 06:36 PM

if memory serves me right there are usually 8 but most ppl never put them all back in

Sammy · 10-17-2002, 06:53 PM

Yes.. what he said but don't forget check for wires for tail lights & trailer wiring that may be attached too..otherwise you will be doing some electrical splicing on your reinstallation...possibly could be easier to cut the nuts off as most will probally be well attached with the unwanted rust/corroded option..

*Gee_Emm* · 10-17-2002, 06:57 PM

Soak the bolts over night with WD40 and call your buddys over.

RodC · 10-17-2002, 08:06 PM

8 bolts, 4 fender supports (Dont forget these or you will bend the fenders) and wiring.

Lightspeed · 10-17-2002, 10:53 PM

the bed was taken off about three years ago to put new bedwood in. i looked today and the bolts look like they were put in their yesterday, no rust at all. anyways do you have to take the bed apart to get the wood out(needs to be refinished) or will it come out without taking the bedsides apart?

10-17-2002, 05:44 PM	#1
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	How hard is it to.... remove the bed from a 71 swb stepside? i only see four bolts to take the whole thing off am i missing something?

10-17-2002, 06:36 PM	#2
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	if memory serves me right there are usually 8 but most ppl never put them all back in __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

10-17-2002, 06:53 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Yes.. what he said but don't forget check for wires for tail lights & trailer wiring that may be attached too..otherwise you will be doing some electrical splicing on your reinstallation...possibly could be easier to cut the nuts off as most will probally be well attached with the unwanted rust/corroded option.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

10-17-2002, 08:06 PM	#5
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	8 bolts, 4 fender supports (Dont forget these or you will bend the fenders) and wiring. __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

10-17-2002, 06:57 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Soak the bolts over night with WD40 and call your buddys over.

10-17-2002, 10:53 PM	#6
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	the bed was taken off about three years ago to put new bedwood in. i looked today and the bolts look like they were put in their yesterday, no rust at all. anyways do you have to take the bed apart to get the wood out(needs to be refinished) or will it come out without taking the bedsides apart?



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