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cochino12 · 09-28-2010, 04:22 PM

Anyone installed their c-notch with the bed still on the truck? I was hoping not to have to pull it off since I am out of garage space.

Moostifer · 09-28-2010, 05:37 PM

dont have to completely remove it... but it makes it easier.

undo the bolts and put some 4x4s or ? stacked blocks between the frame and bed to raise the bed off the frame

you will still need to unhook misc. stuff

**N2TRUX** · 09-28-2010, 07:41 PM

At least raise it. Trying to do it with it on is double the work.

Trick76 · 09-28-2010, 10:03 PM

I've done it three times. Just more of a pain.

cochino12 · 09-28-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks guys, how many hours?

Trick76 · 09-28-2010, 10:16 PM

My last one was about 7 including 4 hours in the er from using a cutting wheel one handed.

I would guess around 3 if you have good sharp bits to drill the holes.

84socal · 09-29-2010, 01:41 AM

i just recently had an er visit due to using a grinder one handed got me seven stitches and light duty at work ha

but i got a question u guys just bolt the noches in or do u burn them in also ????

muthstryker · 09-29-2010, 06:35 PM

I did mine with the bed on, 2 guys, 2 grinders, 2 drills, 4 bits (2 smaller ones for pilot holes and 2 - 1/2") And a rubber Mallet. Took us 2 hours from marking and cutting to bolting the notches on.

cochino12 · 09-29-2010, 09:50 PM

Well hopefully I'll get some time Friday or Saturday to get started on it, I'm hoping it takes less than 1/2 day. It's a western chassis notch and the instructions say I dont have to take the bed off, we'll see

Sillyoldman · 09-29-2010, 10:00 PM

Take the bed off. It's a quick and simple job.

cochino12 · 09-29-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Take the bed off. It's a quick and simple job.

I would but I dont have anything or anyone to help me pull it off at my house.

bigblock73 · 09-29-2010, 10:41 PM

Adam, my C10 WC notch goes above the frame rail, and bolts to the top of it as well...bed HAD to come off, or be elevated with blocking quite a bit to drill the holes and run the bolts in.

SCOTI · 09-29-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Adam, my C10 WC notch goes above the frame rail, and bolts to the top of it as well...bed HAD to come off, or be elevated with blocking quite a bit to drill the holes and run the bolts in.

x2. WC notches bolt to the top of the frame as well as the sides....

bigblock73 · 09-29-2010, 11:16 PM

Maybe WC 1 ton notches are different...??

Driveway Dreams · 09-29-2010, 11:48 PM

Adam, call a couple guys and lift the bed. I would say come up here but I have to be at the shop extra to prep for our annual corporate inspection.

cochino12 · 09-30-2010, 08:17 AM

I think the one ton's might be different

http://www.westernchassisinc.com/ind...es/Page308.htm

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Adam, call a couple guys and lift the bed. I would say come up here but I have to be at the shop extra to prep for our annual corporate inspection.

I might see if I can get it to the farm and use the skid, but that leaves me working in the dirt. I've got trucks, and quads in the shop now getting mounts for plows.

Jonboy · 09-30-2010, 09:31 AM

I think that goes over the top, and the "C" flares out, towards the wheel.

If you have an engine hoist at home, maybe you could just lift teh bed enough to get some room

09-28-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	installing notch with bed on? Anyone installed their c-notch with the bed still on the truck? I was hoping not to have to pull it off since I am out of garage space. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

09-28-2010, 05:37 PM	#2
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: installing notch with bed on? dont have to completely remove it... but it makes it easier. undo the bolts and put some 4x4s or ? stacked blocks between the frame and bed to raise the bed off the frame you will still need to unhook misc. stuff __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/ Last edited by Moostifer; 09-28-2010 at 05:39 PM.

09-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: installing notch with bed on? At least raise it. Trying to do it with it on is double the work. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#4
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Re: installing notch with bed on? I've done it three times. Just more of a pain. __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

09-28-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: installing notch with bed on? Thanks guys, how many hours? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

09-28-2010, 10:16 PM	#6
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Re: installing notch with bed on? My last one was about 7 including 4 hours in the er from using a cutting wheel one handed. I would guess around 3 if you have good sharp bits to drill the holes. __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

09-29-2010, 01:41 AM	#7
84socal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chino hills , ca Posts: 34	Re: installing notch with bed on? i just recently had an er visit due to using a grinder one handed got me seven stitches and light duty at work ha but i got a question u guys just bolt the noches in or do u burn them in also ???? Last edited by 84socal; 09-29-2010 at 01:42 AM.

09-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#8
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: installing notch with bed on? I did mine with the bed on, 2 guys, 2 grinders, 2 drills, 4 bits (2 smaller ones for pilot holes and 2 - 1/2") And a rubber Mallet. Took us 2 hours from marking and cutting to bolting the notches on.

09-29-2010, 09:50 PM	#9
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: installing notch with bed on? Well hopefully I'll get some time Friday or Saturday to get started on it, I'm hoping it takes less than 1/2 day. It's a western chassis notch and the instructions say I dont have to take the bed off, we'll see __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

09-29-2010, 10:00 PM	#10
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: installing notch with bed on? Take the bed off. It's a quick and simple job. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-29-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: installing notch with bed on? Adam, my C10 WC notch goes above the frame rail, and bolts to the top of it as well...bed HAD to come off, or be elevated with blocking quite a bit to drill the holes and run the bolts in. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-29-2010, 11:16 PM	#14
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09-29-2010, 11:48 PM	#15
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09-30-2010, 09:31 AM	#17
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: installing notch with bed on? I think that goes over the top, and the "C" flares out, towards the wheel. If you have an engine hoist at home, maybe you could just lift teh bed enough to get some room __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 09-30-2010 at 09:31 AM.



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