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Old 11-29-2008, 03:21 PM   #17
JML55
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Re: 55 2nd serie GMC

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Originally Posted by OrrieG View Post
Good work. Check your bed rail location in relation to the tank filler spout. I have the same gas tank and on my 59 short fleetside the bed rail lands on the filler. Bed rail can't be moved it supports the wheel well. I think they designed it for step sides and didn't mock it up on the later fleet sides. I had to notch the rail and reinforce the side that was left with steel angle.
You had me worry for a second and half . But no the step side floor crossmember doesn't hit the tank filler. see picture attached.
Thanks, JM
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