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caminokid · 12-18-2008, 06:48 PM

I noticed something when I was putting the bed on the frame I am using. The mounts above the axle are taller then the ones on the 3/4 frame. The bed has a wood floor. The bed that was taken off has metal floor. why is the mounts different? You would think that the mounts would be the same as the other. I cut the heads of the rivets off of those mounts so I can replace them when I am ready.

Here is the frame I am using. The mounts here are mounted to the sides of the frame.

These mounts are at the left edge of the pic. they are in a totally different spot.

Now that I look at it...there is two center mounts on my frame...and none on ther 3/4 frame.

**LockDoc** · 12-18-2008, 08:21 PM

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The angle mounts in the first pic have been added by someone. They are not stock. Maybe for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer mount.

LockDoc

caminokid · 12-18-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The angle mounts in the first pic have been added by someone. They are not stock. Maybe for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer mount.

LockDoc

I guess I didnt think about that being a 1/2 ton frame. But then again it has overloads on it. Thanks. I know I have to remove them. They are pushing the floor up on both sides.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-18-2008, 08:49 PM

The only bed mounts you need are the front three. The ones are for a swb, and the ones and the two are used for a lwb.

caminokid · 12-18-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

The only bed mounts you need are the front three. The ones are for a swb, and the ones and the two are used for a lwb.

It does make sense. I guess those four mounts threw me. This is my first 67-72 restore.

caminokid · 12-19-2008, 11:07 PM

well i got out there and got a real good look at those mounts. I didnt realize they were welded on. I got to grind the welds off when I get a chance.

12-18-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Bed mounts I noticed something when I was putting the bed on the frame I am using. The mounts above the axle are taller then the ones on the 3/4 frame. The bed has a wood floor. The bed that was taken off has metal floor. why is the mounts different? You would think that the mounts would be the same as the other. I cut the heads of the rivets off of those mounts so I can replace them when I am ready. Here is the frame I am using. The mounts here are mounted to the sides of the frame. These mounts are at the left edge of the pic. they are in a totally different spot. Now that I look at it...there is two center mounts on my frame...and none on ther 3/4 frame. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!" Last edited by caminokid; 12-18-2008 at 06:51 PM.

12-18-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,891	Re: Bed mounts - The angle mounts in the first pic have been added by someone. They are not stock. Maybe for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer mount. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-18-2008 at 08:23 PM.

12-18-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Bed mounts The only bed mounts you need are the front three. The ones are for a swb, and the ones and the two are used for a lwb. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-19-2008, 11:07 PM	#6
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Bed mounts well i got out there and got a real good look at those mounts. I didnt realize they were welded on. I got to grind the welds off when I get a chance. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"



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