That's the normal practice - square the sides up and tighten the bolts. On AD beds, the rear of the bedside was also welded to the rear cross sill. Don't know if that's what was done on your year range.


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.