Bed Bolt Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 09:42 AM

I talked to the guy I bought the truck from last night and he told me that the bed is nto bolted on and I will need to figure a way to secure for transportation. He dioes not know where the bolts are at so i was wondering what all I need to get it bolted back down for the haul home..

I have about a 120mile trip to get it home and I like to run 75 mph so i don't need this thing going anywhere..

He took it apart in anticipation of a restore...That never happened and now I bought it..

I need to know everything.. Bolts nuts washers anything that it needs to hold it down...

Knothead · 02-23-2009, 10:26 AM

If the bed is assembled, all you need are some 3/8 carriage bolts. Any 3/8bolts will do to make trip home.They should go through cross sills and frame.If you get two in the rear cross sill and two up front that should hold it down.

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 10:33 AM

This is how it is right now... Any idea on length? I have not see it yet...

Skirkpat · 02-23-2009, 10:51 AM

Ummm, I do not see that going 75 mph for a while, unless it is on a trailer? if it is on a trailer , I would just strap it down to the frame. You could bolt it also.

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 11:08 AM

Well it does run and is driveable... Small Block Chevy in it with a turbo 350.. But I will go back to the original question..

It will be towed home and I do towe at 75mph... I have straps but would rather just bolt it down... 4 bolts should hold it down with no problems just need to know what size to get...

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 11:10 AM

and yes those air shocks will be one of the first things to go!

Skirkpat · 02-23-2009, 11:40 AM

3/8 carriage bolts will do the trick.

robin58 · 02-23-2009, 11:46 AM

Understand there are wooden mounting blocks that usually go under the bed's crossmember. Off the top of my head I'd say a 6" carriage bolt with some large fender washers should be more than sufficient. Personally I'd strap the bed down as you have no idea if there are any crossmembers and what state the nuts and bolts are in holding those parts together.

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 11:57 AM

Great idea.. I will just use these 2 big straps and then work on mounting it this weekend when it is at home...

Great Information!

Skirkpat · 02-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Looks like a great project, and I was not sweating you on it running, it just takes a few years around here to sink into dirt like that, after sittting idle for years they tend to run pretty rough. Good luck and Congrats!!

b00sted · 02-23-2009, 03:29 PM

no problem man... The current owner already draind the tank and flushed the lines and it is back up and running now... I am going to tune it up, new fuel filter, oil, filter and service the tranny as soon as it gets home though...

02-23-2009, 09:42 AM	#1
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Bed Bolt Question? I talked to the guy I bought the truck from last night and he told me that the bed is nto bolted on and I will need to figure a way to secure for transportation. He dioes not know where the bolts are at so i was wondering what all I need to get it bolted back down for the haul home.. I have about a 120mile trip to get it home and I like to run 75 mph so i don't need this thing going anywhere.. He took it apart in anticipation of a restore...That never happened and now I bought it.. I need to know everything.. Bolts nuts washers anything that it needs to hold it down... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-23-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Re: Bed Bolt Question? If the bed is assembled, all you need are some 3/8 carriage bolts. Any 3/8bolts will do to make trip home.They should go through cross sills and frame.If you get two in the rear cross sill and two up front that should hold it down.

02-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#3
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Bed Bolt Question? This is how it is right now... Any idea on length? I have not see it yet... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#4
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Bed Bolt Question? Ummm, I do not see that going 75 mph for a while, unless it is on a trailer? if it is on a trailer , I would just strap it down to the frame. You could bolt it also.

02-23-2009, 11:08 AM	#5
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Bed Bolt Question? Well it does run and is driveable... Small Block Chevy in it with a turbo 350.. But I will go back to the original question.. It will be towed home and I do towe at 75mph... I have straps but would rather just bolt it down... 4 bolts should hold it down with no problems just need to know what size to get... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-23-2009, 11:10 AM	#6
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Bed Bolt Question? and yes those air shocks will be one of the first things to go! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-23-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Bed Bolt Question? 3/8 carriage bolts will do the trick.

02-23-2009, 11:46 AM	#8
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: Bed Bolt Question? Understand there are wooden mounting blocks that usually go under the bed's crossmember. Off the top of my head I'd say a 6" carriage bolt with some large fender washers should be more than sufficient. Personally I'd strap the bed down as you have no idea if there are any crossmembers and what state the nuts and bolts are in holding those parts together.

02-23-2009, 11:57 AM	#9
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Bed Bolt Question? Great idea.. I will just use these 2 big straps and then work on mounting it this weekend when it is at home... Great Information! __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

02-23-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Bed Bolt Question? Looks like a great project, and I was not sweating you on it running, it just takes a few years around here to sink into dirt like that, after sittting idle for years they tend to run pretty rough. Good luck and Congrats!!

02-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#11
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: Bed Bolt Question? no problem man... The current owner already draind the tank and flushed the lines and it is back up and running now... I am going to tune it up, new fuel filter, oil, filter and service the tranny as soon as it gets home though... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 02-23-2009 at 03:29 PM.

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