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| | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 | I saved a long bed today from the scrap yard. Several questions.
1. The front piece (close to cab) has the one large bolt at the top (both sides). The nut is locked on there and just spins. How do I remove?
2. The very end (tailgate) looks to be welded on at bottom left & right. Was this common or? I guess it does not come apart?
I took the entire bed assembled home.
Just trying to figure it out.
Thank you in advance.
I believe the long bed was off a 1951 truck.
1950 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | The front panel has a very long rod that runs the entire length of the top tube roll. In order to stop it from spinning, have a pal hold a wrench on one side while you remove the other side’s nut.
I’ve never heard of the factory welding the actual tailgate in. However, the stake pockets, the vertical pieces on the box sides, have been known to be be welded to the rear cross sill to keep the box square and rigid.
If I’m off base, post a picture and it will likely make more sense to us.
Good luck.
Last edited by Fox; 03/13/2019 2:07 AM.
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 | The rear cross sill was welded to the bed sides (stake pockets) on my '51 bed. Makes sense to assist the two bolts per side in keeping things aligned.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 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. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | Do you mean the hinges are welded to the cross sill? I think that’s standard. Will it open and close? Maybe I misunderstood you.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 | No, the hinges bolt on to the rear stake pocket. The cross sill is the part below the tailgate.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 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. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | Sorry, I meant to ask Shaffer about the tailgate welded on at bottom left & right.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 660 | Frank50,
Sorry. The very bottom rear piece. Goes driver to passenger side. It is welded on both sides. ///Not the tailgate it is already removed. The piece it mounts too. The Rear Cross Sill?
Last edited by Shaffer's1950; 03/21/2019 5:17 PM.
1950 Chevy 3100
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