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**DeadheadNM** · 11-10-2020, 11:02 AM

Here's an example of the 9/16" carriage bolt for the 71-72 3/4-1t applications.

Does anyone know if the carriers were painted then installed or painted ahead of install? Mostly I'm curious if the Phillip head bolts were painted or not.

11-10-2020, 11:02 AM	#83
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: Anyone have this original in-bed spare tire carrier mounted? Here's an example of the 9/16" carriage bolt for the 71-72 3/4-1t applications. Does anyone know if the carriers were painted then installed or painted ahead of install? Mostly I'm curious if the Phillip head bolts were painted or not. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland