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Dodge68charger · 02-22-2021, 12:45 AM

Hey Guys Im Going To Install The Bed Onto My 69 C10. Just Have a Few Questions.

Does The Front And Rear Main Sills Bolt Directly To The Frame?
No Rubber Isolators Inbetween?
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**pjmoreland** · 02-22-2021, 02:42 AM

I have never seen rubber isolators in any of the trucks I've owned. GMCPauls does sell a set though if that is the direction you want to go. Might need to add a grounding strap between the bed and frame afterward if it affects your tail lights.

https://gmcpauls.com/bed_bolt_kits.htm

Peanut74 · 02-22-2021, 09:27 AM

Working on my bed now. I have never seen any isolators between the bed frame and truck frame. But I do plan on putting some isolators just to keep the rattling down.

Davidf · 02-22-2021, 10:52 AM

If you add isolators, you might want to consider adding same thickness shims to cab and core support. Otherwise, body lines between cab and bed are goin to be off assuming cab/core supports are in good shape, if not going to be even worse.

Dodge68charger · 02-22-2021, 11:13 AM

Thanks Guys!

Any Tips On Installing Everything. Not Sure If Theres A Certain Order. Its a 69 c10 With a Wood Floor.

The Bedsides Are Bolted To The Front Header Panel And Rear Main Sill Already
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**old51sedan** · 02-23-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodge68charger

Thanks Guys!

Any Tips On Installing Everything. Not Sure If Theres A Certain Order. Its a 69 c10 With a Wood Floor.

The Bedsides Are Bolted To The Front Header Panel And Rear Main Sill Already
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I have a 69 with wood floor. When installing floor I eliminated the bolts going through the floor into the cross members for a cleaner look. Will post a pic. Also installed the rubber shims

72c20customcamper · 02-23-2021, 10:47 AM

I don't put the rubber insulators on mine . It's all personal preference as I see it .

**old51sedan** · 02-23-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I don't put the rubber insulators on mine . It's all personal preference as I see it .

I believe your right on the shims, like the color also....

72c20customcamper · 02-23-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

I believe your right on the shims, like the color also....

Could be twins .

Peanut74 · 02-24-2021, 09:30 PM

Since you have a wooden bed make sure your diagonal dimensions are the same. Otherwise you will have installation issues when you put on the truck frame.

LS short box · 02-24-2021, 10:13 PM

I had to shim mine a bit to match the bed lines to the cab lines. No rubber insulation for me. I did the same as above and hid the box to frame bolts. No rattles here.

02-22-2021, 12:45 AM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 533	69 C10 Bed Install Questions? Hey Guys Im Going To Install The Bed Onto My 69 C10. Just Have a Few Questions. Does The Front And Rear Main Sills Bolt Directly To The Frame? No Rubber Isolators Inbetween? Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2021, 02:42 AM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,316	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? I have never seen rubber isolators in any of the trucks I've owned. GMCPauls does sell a set though if that is the direction you want to go. Might need to add a grounding strap between the bed and frame afterward if it affects your tail lights. https://gmcpauls.com/bed_bolt_kits.htm

02-22-2021, 09:27 AM	#3
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? Working on my bed now. I have never seen any isolators between the bed frame and truck frame. But I do plan on putting some isolators just to keep the rattling down. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

02-22-2021, 10:52 AM	#4
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? If you add isolators, you might want to consider adding same thickness shims to cab and core support. Otherwise, body lines between cab and bed are goin to be off assuming cab/core supports are in good shape, if not going to be even worse.

02-22-2021, 11:13 AM	#5
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 533	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? Thanks Guys! Any Tips On Installing Everything. Not Sure If Theres A Certain Order. Its a 69 c10 With a Wood Floor. The Bedsides Are Bolted To The Front Header Panel And Rear Main Sill Already Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2021, 10:47 AM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,140	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? I don't put the rubber insulators on mine . It's all personal preference as I see it . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-24-2021, 09:30 PM	#10
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? Since you have a wooden bed make sure your diagonal dimensions are the same. Otherwise you will have installation issues when you put on the truck frame. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

02-24-2021, 10:13 PM	#11
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,922	Re: 69 C10 Bed Install Questions? I had to shim mine a bit to match the bed lines to the cab lines. No rubber insulation for me. I did the same as above and hid the box to frame bolts. No rattles here.



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