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| | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 | So I'm in the process of taking apart the box on my '42 and have just about every bolt off when I realize the metal strip that holds wood to the box seems to be rusted and possibly fused to the side wall. Has anyone had this happen? And if so what are some possible solutions to separating the two?
1942 BK 1/2 Ton Pickup
1954 3800 1 Ton Pickup
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 | Are you talking about the angle strips that run the length of the sides? If so, then these are spot welded on. You have to drill the spot welds to remove. You can find replacements at Mar-K.
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 | Oh that explains it. I'll have to look again when I get home however how would I be able to spot these spot welds? Are they noticeable? Thanks
1942 BK 1/2 Ton Pickup
1954 3800 1 Ton Pickup
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | yes the spot welds are noticeable, fairly evenly spaced slight dimples
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