64 bed problem

[Raked 64]

Hey guys,
New here, but have been building my 64 for a long time. I am almost done with a frame off restoration. I have hit a few snags during reassembly.

I have a 1964 short bed fleetside. Here is my issue. I bought a fleetside short bed from a 1962 0r 63 and I painted it etc. Now when I go to test fit the bed, the mounting pads dont line up with the 64 frame. I can drill out the spot welds and try to modify the pad locations?

Or am I better to buy new cross sills?

Are the holes in the front of the bed going to line up with the wood for a 64?
I need to figure out a plan to remedy this situation.

Thanks for any help.

[1963c-10]

You most have gotten a 62 bed. The frames are different for 60-62 and 63-66. As are the mounting location, I would just leave them alone if they line up on the frame rails and drill new holes. The cross sills are also different from 60-62 63-66.

[Raked 64]

They dont hit the frame in the right spots. So I guess I will drill out the spot welds and move them.

Any pictures of the correct mounting? I can figure out the pads. But how does the rear frame mount sit? Does the hole line up with the frame?

I took this truck apart 20 years ago.. lol I am having trouble remembering how it goes together.

[sandiego65]

Thanks for asking the question raked64 i have the same problem with my 65. I'm going to keep an eye on your thread
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[oldsnakebite]

I am doing the same as you right now on my 64. The bed I have is from a 62 stepside. The 60-62 has a wider frame than the 64. I replaced the rear cross sill with a new one for a 64 and now the rear lines up right. As for the other sills, the front I used, but removed the 3/4 inch mounting tabs and moved them inward a couple of inches. It is better to just drill them out and mig tack them back on. The other 2 center cross sills are done the same. The center reenforcement braces are the same for all years and left alone. If you were closer, I have a 64 swb fleetside I'd sell ya.

[Raked 64]

So how do the rear mounts attach to the frame? Do they go on top or slide inside? Will I have to drill all new holes for the stainless bed wood strips?

Sorry for the all the questions. I just want to have a plan.

I drilled out all the spot welds on the mounting pads on the cross members and removed the rear sill mounts as well. I have them all free. Just trying to figure out how to modify the sills to make the bed wood kit for a 64 and the mounts work and look clean etc..

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

I had to do it on mine, other way around 62 truck with a 64 bed?? dunno but I was able to re drill and away you go.

[Leadfoot Lambert]

"Quote, There are also a thin rubber pad that goes between the bed mounts and the frame Quote"

How thick are these rubber pads?

[oldsnakebite]

They measure 1/4 inch thick.

[Leadfoot Lambert]

Thanks Snakebite!