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#976854 10/06/2013 1:17 PM
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Recently removing my 3100 rear sill. Besides having mounting bolts, I found some small welds about
1+" long.
Both vertical sides at the stake pockets,
[IMG]http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1061/3611363/24441783/407725597.jpg[/IMG]

and both horizontal ends along the base.
[IMG]http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1061/3611363/24441783/407725595.jpg[/IMG].

I have a suspicion they were done by a previous PO during a former resto paint treatment.
But to be sure, are they factory?

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Yep Drew, they were done at the factory. If it's an
original bed they're all welded.

Denny Graham
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yep. My stake pockets and rear sill were welded just like yours.

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Okay, thanks. The weld ground off quickly and a little splitting of the seams with a flat bar was easy. Actually the welds were easier to open than to remove the heavily rusted bolts. And wow!, do rodents ever like that pocket area. grin


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