The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Making a Stovebolt Bed Couple of questions on a new bed for my '56 3100 step side

I've been doing a lot of reading up on putting in a new bed. Not a lot specifically on the '56. I'm really hoping I don't have to remove the bed. I've checked and it looks like I can get to every thing. One thing is different from what I've seen so far. For one there are no bed bolts through the wood to bolt to the frame. For another there is only one small rivet/bolts attaching the angle strip to the side of the bed. I've posted some pictures and you can see how the bed is bolted to the frame. SO, do you see any reason why any of this needs to be changed? As long as I can get to all the bolts? Only problem i see is getting the angle strip off. I haven't yet seen where that rivet / bolt comes out on the fender side and I can't see if it's welded on.
Yes, it is a new bed. I want it painted the same color as the truck (red) and I love natural wood. The current bed will be a really nice buy for someone after I get it all out.