Bed to Frame Mounting Questions.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rack Man · 07-17-2009, 12:20 AM

Getting ready to mount the bed back to the frame and have a couple quick questions....Its a wood bed if that makes any difference!

1. There are 10 mounting locations on the frame...but the mounting kit only has 8 bolts....Do I indeed need two more bolts or do I leave two bolts out...and if so, which two do I leave out?....Second cross sill from the front?

2. In the assembly manual it appears to show rubber pads or as they call "Cushions" that get installed between the bed and the frame....My truck was all original and there was no "cushions" installed that I recall....Do I need em or not?

Thanks in advance....
Here's a pic of the bed - Fresh outta paint!

skchevota · 07-17-2009, 12:50 AM

Second rail from the front gets no bolts. you dont need the pads, I have seen a few with them, but most dont have them.

my67chevytruck · 07-17-2009, 09:04 AM

The pads were an option....

cdowns · 07-17-2009, 09:08 AM

dont use pads if you like the sound of metaltometal squeaks// dont forget to install a ground strap so you're lights work properly

BIGMAC68 · 07-17-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skchevota

Second rail from the front gets no bolts. you dont need the pads, I have seen a few with them, but most dont have them.

skchevota you are right about the second sill not getting bed to frame hardware. About the pads, I would use them if possible only if the body lines still met after installed.

07-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Bed to Frame Mounting Questions.... Getting ready to mount the bed back to the frame and have a couple quick questions....Its a wood bed if that makes any difference! 1. There are 10 mounting locations on the frame...but the mounting kit only has 8 bolts....Do I indeed need two more bolts or do I leave two bolts out...and if so, which two do I leave out?....Second cross sill from the front? 2. In the assembly manual it appears to show rubber pads or as they call "Cushions" that get installed between the bed and the frame....My truck was all original and there was no "cushions" installed that I recall....Do I need em or not? Thanks in advance.... Here's a pic of the bed - Fresh outta paint! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 07-17-2009 at 12:35 AM.

07-17-2009, 12:50 AM	#2
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Bed to Frame Mounting Questions.... Second rail from the front gets no bolts. you dont need the pads, I have seen a few with them, but most dont have them.

07-17-2009, 09:04 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Bed to Frame Mounting Questions.... The pads were an option.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-17-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed to Frame Mounting Questions.... dont use pads if you like the sound of metaltometal squeaks// dont forget to install a ground strap so you're lights work properly __________________ 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



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