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HumphreyMurdoch · 04-21-2014, 10:22 PM

Hi guys, I'd like to remove the ends off my bed to see if they can be saved or just replace them. All I can see that bolts through is the chain for the tail gate and bolt the tail gate hinges on itself.

Any help, info or pics would be awesome. Thanks!

**pimpston65** · 04-21-2014, 10:28 PM

i know on my stepside the box is welding by the tailgate hinge point ive seen some that are bolted, but not sure if theirs started out welded btw fleet or step

HumphreyMurdoch · 04-21-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

i know on my stepside the box is welding by the tailgate hinge point ive seen some that are bolted, but not sure if theirs started out welded btw fleet or step

Oh good call, I neglected to mention it's a '62 Long Bed fleet side.

**Clyde65** · 04-22-2014, 07:43 AM

The fleets bed "ends" are not removable. You can get replacement panels for them but....You need to kind of piece it together, hopefully your a good welder.

I have a pickup bed trailer that had the lower part of the bed "end" rusted almost completely gone. I patched it at an angle right below the tail light socket.

Hoep this helps, show some pix of your challenge also, may help

natecr · 04-23-2014, 03:36 AM

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...a_patch_panel/

lowlife4life · 04-23-2014, 09:45 AM

i just removed mine without cutting them into peices the joint where it meets the bedside is spot welded all the way up i used a putty knife to split the spots as for the rear you have to bend the small return where the tailgate joint is and it is also tacked all the way up its a pita but i got mine off all hammerred straight and back on you could never tell good luck

lowlife4life · 04-23-2014, 09:51 AM

Here is what I used to break a lot of spots on my truck

HumphreyMurdoch · 04-23-2014, 10:38 PM

Oh wow, that is awesome! Thank you guys!

HumphreyMurdoch · 04-23-2014, 10:43 PM

Natecr, that article is exactly what I've been searching all over for.

Here's a couple pics of what I've got. You can't see the real problem because someone has covered it all up with bondo and its starting to rear its ugly head.

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Both sides have bondo from the bottom to about the middle of the tail lights.
I hate bondo abuse

Vernski · 04-24-2014, 06:54 AM

Here is a link to Eastwood co. it's a abrasive blaster to get rid of the bondo but if you are replacing the whole end you may not need it. But here is the link anyway...Vernski

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-50l...e-blaster.html

04-21-2014, 10:22 PM	#1
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	How to remove bed ends? Hi guys, I'd like to remove the ends off my bed to see if they can be saved or just replace them. All I can see that bolts through is the chain for the tail gate and bolt the tail gate hinges on itself. Any help, info or pics would be awesome. Thanks!

04-21-2014, 10:28 PM	#2
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: How to remove bed ends? i know on my stepside the box is welding by the tailgate hinge point ive seen some that are bolted, but not sure if theirs started out welded btw fleet or step

04-22-2014, 07:43 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: How to remove bed ends? The fleets bed "ends" are not removable. You can get replacement panels for them but....You need to kind of piece it together, hopefully your a good welder. I have a pickup bed trailer that had the lower part of the bed "end" rusted almost completely gone. I patched it at an angle right below the tail light socket. Hoep this helps, show some pix of your challenge also, may help __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-23-2014, 03:36 AM	#5
natecr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: tacoma,wa Posts: 57	Re: How to remove bed ends? http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...a_patch_panel/ __________________ 66' custom camper 327/3spd 3.5/5 drop 17"s 2013 Subaru STI stage 1, exhaust, springs, sways ect 2002 mustang Gt. Paxton novi 2000, caged, tubular everything, 441/409 hp/tq too much to list. 1994 dodge cummins, straight piped, nv4500 swapped/built too much to list.

04-23-2014, 09:45 AM	#6
lowlife4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grande prairie alberta Posts: 324	Re: How to remove bed ends? i just removed mine without cutting them into peices the joint where it meets the bedside is spot welded all the way up i used a putty knife to split the spots as for the rear you have to bend the small return where the tailgate joint is and it is also tacked all the way up its a pita but i got mine off all hammerred straight and back on you could never tell good luck

04-23-2014, 09:51 AM	#7
lowlife4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grande prairie alberta Posts: 324	Re: How to remove bed ends? Here is what I used to break a lot of spots on my truck Attached Images

04-23-2014, 10:38 PM	#8
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	Re: How to remove bed ends? Oh wow, that is awesome! Thank you guys! __________________ '62 C10 LWB fleet side. 283 w/ a T5

04-23-2014, 10:43 PM	#9
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	Re: How to remove bed ends? Natecr, that article is exactly what I've been searching all over for. Here's a couple pics of what I've got. You can't see the real problem because someone has covered it all up with bondo and its starting to rear its ugly head. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Both sides have bondo from the bottom to about the middle of the tail lights. I hate bondo abuse __________________ '62 C10 LWB fleet side. 283 w/ a T5

04-24-2014, 06:54 AM	#10
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: How to remove bed ends? Here is a link to Eastwood co. it's a abrasive blaster to get rid of the bondo but if you are replacing the whole end you may not need it. But here is the link anyway...Vernski http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-50l...e-blaster.html



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