Hi Rob -
From 52__Ton's description, we have a similar setup.
Where the red shirt is attached are the pivot points for the dump. This whole assembly was welded to the frame.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113636046886857960240/Frame#5645716120757241394Better view here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/113636046886857960240/Frame#5646406528711369522The original cross members were welded to some thick C Channel shown here, the bottom left you can see where the big pins are inserted to pivot on the base:
https://picasaweb.google.com/113636046886857960240/Frame#5646406565717388034Whats nice is that it makes the whole bed easily removable by pulling 4 pins. (And 4 huge guys!)
https://picasaweb.google.com/113636046886857960240/MyUnnamedToyProject#5513217854721963266The only drawback is the whole bed assembly is raised 2" and the leading edge of the fenders catch the running board. I'll have to do something about this when I reassemble.
Mark