got the bed off finally. smoothed down the ragged welds and removed the rear cross member and spare tire mount to get ready for some custom work. next have to find some channel and fabricate a new rear cross member so i can get the temp brace off. will prob do some of the body work on the bed and start stripping the interior this week after work to get it ready for paint. will soak the frame in Zep degreaser then pressure wash it and tackle the fab on the cross member next weekend. things are moving along. now to get a shower and go do some fishing!
