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rckendal · 08-12-2008, 11:33 AM

Need to find out answers to a couple questions, installed new bed in my 1969 and was trying to level it out and wanted to know what others used, like washers or blocks, also at the rear near the tailgate there are two holes on both sides of the back one is threaded the other not, what were these holes for and what if anything did you do with them. Thanks for any help

Shyguy · 08-12-2008, 12:04 PM

Very good question, one I have never seen before.

I guess it depends on how well you want to do it and how much is needed for leveling. I have seen people use pieces of wood, body shims, washers, pieces of rubber, metal flat stock, square tubing and such.

When we put the newer step bed on my '67 we used rubber between the metal and square tubing.

I am not sure what the holes are for, hopefully some one else will respond.

Danny

**Palf70Step** · 08-12-2008, 12:52 PM

Truthfully, other than a flat rubber insulation piece, there are no adjustments for the bed. Those mounts are designed for direct solid mounting. If you are trying to align it top the cab, it is the cab that is adjusted (or supposed to be) to get your alignment.

Since I am at work and not at the shop I am not real positive about the bolt hol differences you're explaing. It also will help to know if it is a fleetside or stepside bed.

rckendal · 08-13-2008, 07:30 AM

sorry, it is a step side. The holes are in back of the bed at both sides of the tail gate. Not on the tail gate but at the back.

Shyguy · 08-13-2008, 09:50 AM

I am real new at working on the bodies of these old trucks so if the cab is the one aligned and not the bed then the front clip will also have to be aligned to the cab once the cab is aligned to the bed to make the fender gap to the cab right.

My son is trying to put his truck back together after a frame off restoration and is having alignment problems that is the reason I am asking.

I am sure glad I found this site, it sure helps when working on these old trucks to have the information from more experienced people than myself.

Danny

rckendal · 08-14-2008, 07:48 AM

the holes that I have in questions are in the stake corners at the rear on my step side, just wanted to know what these holes are for. thanks. Also wanted to thank this board for being a great help to me over the last year with my two projects, one can learn alot from people that are or have gone through what you are going through on a rebuild, again thanks.

**Palf70Step** · 08-14-2008, 05:53 PM

I HAD TO PULL UP SOME OLD PHOTOS, BUT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THESE 2 HOLES THAT i CIRCLED?

If so, they are used to hold in the rear bed cross piece. I think it was also tack welded besides these bolts.

Oh yeah, I am not hollering, I am just to lazy to retype.

rckendal · 08-15-2008, 07:47 AM

yes they are the holes that I was talking about, thanks for the help.

08-12-2008, 11:33 AM	#1
rckendal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 64	bed leveling Need to find out answers to a couple questions, installed new bed in my 1969 and was trying to level it out and wanted to know what others used, like washers or blocks, also at the rear near the tailgate there are two holes on both sides of the back one is threaded the other not, what were these holes for and what if anything did you do with them. Thanks for any help

08-12-2008, 12:04 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: bed leveling Very good question, one I have never seen before. I guess it depends on how well you want to do it and how much is needed for leveling. I have seen people use pieces of wood, body shims, washers, pieces of rubber, metal flat stock, square tubing and such. When we put the newer step bed on my '67 we used rubber between the metal and square tubing. I am not sure what the holes are for, hopefully some one else will respond. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-12-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,745	Re: bed leveling Truthfully, other than a flat rubber insulation piece, there are no adjustments for the bed. Those mounts are designed for direct solid mounting. If you are trying to align it top the cab, it is the cab that is adjusted (or supposed to be) to get your alignment. Since I am at work and not at the shop I am not real positive about the bolt hol differences you're explaing. It also will help to know if it is a fleetside or stepside bed. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-12-2008 at 12:55 PM.

08-13-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
rckendal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 64	Re: bed leveling sorry, it is a step side. The holes are in back of the bed at both sides of the tail gate. Not on the tail gate but at the back.

08-13-2008, 09:50 AM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: bed leveling I am real new at working on the bodies of these old trucks so if the cab is the one aligned and not the bed then the front clip will also have to be aligned to the cab once the cab is aligned to the bed to make the fender gap to the cab right. My son is trying to put his truck back together after a frame off restoration and is having alignment problems that is the reason I am asking. I am sure glad I found this site, it sure helps when working on these old trucks to have the information from more experienced people than myself. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-14-2008, 07:48 AM	#6
rckendal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 64	Re: bed leveling the holes that I have in questions are in the stake corners at the rear on my step side, just wanted to know what these holes are for. thanks. Also wanted to thank this board for being a great help to me over the last year with my two projects, one can learn alot from people that are or have gone through what you are going through on a rebuild, again thanks.

08-14-2008, 05:53 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,745	Re: bed leveling I HAD TO PULL UP SOME OLD PHOTOS, BUT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THESE 2 HOLES THAT i CIRCLED? If so, they are used to hold in the rear bed cross piece. I think it was also tack welded besides these bolts. Oh yeah, I am not hollering, I am just to lazy to retype. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#8
rckendal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 64	Re: bed leveling yes they are the holes that I was talking about, thanks for the help.



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