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skokie · 12-02-2003, 09:47 PM

How do you take the bed of of a 68? SWB

thanks

*dtlilly* · 12-02-2003, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by skokie
How do you take the bed of of a 68? SWB

thanks

Get a torch and cut the bolts from the bottom.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-02-2003, 09:54 PM

Undo the nuts & bolts attaching to the frame and getting a buddy to help you take it off. Don't forget the tail light and license plate wires.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-02-2003, 10:21 PM

Might want to get a few buddy's to help you they are pretty heavy, took 3 of us guy's to lift off my 72 lwb...

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2003, 10:34 PM

on my 1976 i found i was able to remove the bolts on all but three of the mounts i had to use a dremel to cut the nut in two spots on the other ones and crack em off then me and my 16 year old lifted the bed off it was easier to drop the rear bumper off first and we unclipped the harness

*rage'nrat638* · 12-02-2003, 10:38 PM

i used four comealongs from the raffters and jacked her off

Vince M · 12-02-2003, 11:26 PM

I used a engine hoist and a couple of straps. You can also take the bed apart piece by piece. It's a little lighter that way but you didn't say why you were removing it. You also didn't mention if it is a wood or steel floor.

68chevytn · 12-03-2003, 12:27 AM

I used a 12 pack of budwieser, straps, a forklift, and a friend!!!!!

djracer · 12-03-2003, 12:45 AM

I had better luck tightening the bolts till they broke off it was easier than trying to loosen them!

Primered_69 · 12-03-2003, 01:28 PM

Mine were stuck and did nothave a torch. So an angle grinder and fifteen minutes the bed was free. I removed it myself since it was a junk bed. Heaved ho and it was flipped over

doughby82 · 12-03-2003, 01:47 PM

i had the wheels off,so i was able to slide it onto a moveable table i built.i was able to remove it and install it myself

tom hand · 12-03-2003, 02:49 PM

I used an engine hoist and a rope...took it off by myself....I actually did get some help to put it back on after I painted it

12-02-2003, 09:47 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Bed Removal How do you take the bed of of a 68? SWB thanks

12-02-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Might want to get a few buddy's to help you they are pretty heavy, took 3 of us guy's to lift off my 72 lwb... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-02-2003, 10:34 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	on my 1976 i found i was able to remove the bolts on all but three of the mounts i had to use a dremel to cut the nut in two spots on the other ones and crack em off then me and my 16 year old lifted the bed off it was easier to drop the rear bumper off first and we unclipped the harness __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-02-2003, 11:26 PM	#7
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I used a engine hoist and a couple of straps. You can also take the bed apart piece by piece. It's a little lighter that way but you didn't say why you were removing it. You also didn't mention if it is a wood or steel floor. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-03-2003, 12:45 AM	#9
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I had better luck tightening the bolts till they broke off it was easier than trying to loosen them! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-02-2003, 09:54 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Undo the nuts & bolts attaching to the frame and getting a buddy to help you take it off. Don't forget the tail light and license plate wires.

12-02-2003, 10:38 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	i used four comealongs from the raffters and jacked her off

12-03-2003, 12:27 AM	#8
68chevytn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: franklin,tn(near nashville) Posts: 58	I used a 12 pack of budwieser, straps, a forklift, and a friend!!!!!

12-03-2003, 01:28 PM	#10
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Mine were stuck and did nothave a torch. So an angle grinder and fifteen minutes the bed was free. I removed it myself since it was a junk bed. Heaved ho and it was flipped over __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

12-03-2003, 01:47 PM	#11
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	i had the wheels off,so i was able to slide it onto a moveable table i built.i was able to remove it and install it myself __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

12-03-2003, 02:49 PM	#12
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I used an engine hoist and a rope...took it off by myself....I actually did get some help to put it back on after I painted it __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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