Isn't the top nut welded into the bed pocket? If the bolt isn't coming out, maybe the nut has come loose from the bed pocket. If so, you'll need to cut the bolt out (grind the head off), then reweld another nut inside he bed pocket to replace the hinge.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.