I deleted my original post, as it made no sense to even me. I can only hope to someday be as cool and knowledgeable as Kevin L Hansen. smile
There are as many ways to disassemble/assemble an AD bed as there are AD trucks in existence. It all depends on what one is attempting to do as to which way to proceed.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission