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**Richard** · 10-13-2003, 10:46 PM

Are there braces that run from the the front edge of the fender wells up to the bed cross member on my 72 shortbed? I just removed the saddle tanks from my truck and it seems like there should be a brace there. If so, I will need a set if someone can part with them. BTW, I am going to toss the tanks soon. If you are near Ventura, T.O., Simi or the Sanfernando valley, basically Southern California and want them. Feel free to come and get them. I dont want to ship as they are used.
Thanks

**GMCPaul** · 10-14-2003, 05:41 AM

Yes the bed does use and require a brace there, without the brace behind it going to the frameafter removing the tank the bedside can flap in and out some and it will eventually tear the wheel arch on the front side midway up the arch at about the body line on the arch. I highly recommend you get these installed as soon as possible if your driving her much.
GMCPaul

Piper71c10 · 10-14-2003, 01:50 PM

I know member slam33 from long beach was looking for a set. Try him.

Piper!

**Richard** · 10-15-2003, 12:57 AM

Thanks Paul. Are the braces the same piece as used on the longbeds? Piper was he looking for the tanks or the braces I need?

**GMCPaul** · 10-15-2003, 05:15 AM

LWB & SWB both use the same braces.
GMCPaul

Piper71c10 · 10-15-2003, 09:21 AM

He was looking for the Tanks. I had told him I'd bring him mine, but I haven't made it down that way to deliver.

Piper

10-13-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,922	Bed Braces? Are there braces that run from the the front edge of the fender wells up to the bed cross member on my 72 shortbed? I just removed the saddle tanks from my truck and it seems like there should be a brace there. If so, I will need a set if someone can part with them. BTW, I am going to toss the tanks soon. If you are near Ventura, T.O., Simi or the Sanfernando valley, basically Southern California and want them. Feel free to come and get them. I dont want to ship as they are used. Thanks __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

10-14-2003, 05:41 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	Yes the bed does use and require a brace there, without the brace behind it going to the frameafter removing the tank the bedside can flap in and out some and it will eventually tear the wheel arch on the front side midway up the arch at about the body line on the arch. I highly recommend you get these installed as soon as possible if your driving her much. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

10-15-2003, 12:57 AM	#4
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,922	Thanks Paul. Are the braces the same piece as used on the longbeds? Piper was he looking for the tanks or the braces I need? __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

10-15-2003, 05:15 AM	#5
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	LWB & SWB both use the same braces. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

10-14-2003, 01:50 PM	#3
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	I know member slam33 from long beach was looking for a set. Try him. Piper!

10-15-2003, 09:21 AM	#6
Piper71c10 Unending Project Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 337	He was looking for the Tanks. I had told him I'd bring him mine, but I haven't made it down that way to deliver. Piper



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