[RockTonka]

Thank you Kim!

We've been fooling with the bed, moving it back and forth and up and down a bit...we think we got it pretty much where we want and have a game plan on how to incorporate the tilt capability to the new chassis.
So far, we have built out the rear hinge/pivot on the frame by sliding a 3/8" x 4" strip down the inside of the rear frame rail about 18". Popped the rivets from the rear spring hangers and bolted/welded the strip in place. Hole-sawed a 1 3/4" hole through the frame/strip on each side and boxed in/welded a section of tube from side to side. A 1 1/2" dia. solid rod will slide through this, sticking out each side about 3" that will support bushings welded/gusseted up to the frame of the bed...hope to have the bed part done tomorrow night.