I just bought a complete bed from Mack Hills. The front panel and tailgate
actually have a GM sticker on them. They are GM parts. I would guess that
they can supply the angle as well.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pete <p.hagan2@home.com>
To: Oletrucks (E-mail) <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 8:54 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] rear bed inside bed angle
>As I take my 58 stepside apart I am noting the few
>places I have rust through and wanting to replace.
>
>I have removed the wood bed and separated the
>bed from the frame. I am now separating the bed
>fenders from the front panel and inside bed panels.
>
>I know I have to replace the front panel so....
>
>1) Who makes the closest to original front bed
>panel for my 58 stepside bed? non emblem style
>
>2) The side panels are fine except for the angle where
>you mount the flooring. Is there a replacement angle
>for this or must I replace the entire panel??
>Besides using a stock steel angle from my metals
>supply shop, I'd like not to have to drill holes just
>remove and reweld new angle.
>If an angle is available where?
>
>3) Cab corners rear are OK but I'd probably like to
>replace. Who makes the best grade of these?
>
>Chevy duty seems high for the bed panels pg 12-15 cat#24
>and has the decorative angles / floor strips pg 9-10 cat#24
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Does anyone have either detailed drawings for bed assembly
>or detailed photos?? Primarily the exact locations for bed sills
>and board widths.
>
>Thanks all
>
>Pete
>
>58 3100 stepside (frame off custom)
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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