Yes this is a fairly normal problem. The first thing to check would be the
wooden block that are placed between the frame and the bed. The larger
front wooden block (s) could be missing. You could also just have one tire
that is under inflated causing it to lean on one side or it's on un-level
ground. When you get the truck, place it on a level surface, check all the
tires to be sure they are all the same size and have the correct air
pressure. Check to see the wooden blocks are still there and then see if
it's still leaning to one side. If it is still leaning then "say it's high
on the passenger rear corner of the bed......then take a jack to the
drivers front frame and lightly raise it.....this should level the bed".
This will tell you that you have a weak spring up front.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: <BLUCHEETAH@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 9:48 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Off Kilter Bed?
> Hi Everyone,
> It's Susan again, and I've another question. After solving and planning
the
> intricacies of towing, thanks to everyone on this and the other old truck
> list, I sent a picture of the rear end of the truck to some guys who
asked
> and one of the Dave's noticed that the bed seemed at an angle while the
cab
> of the truck was straight. I wrote to the gentleman who is selling the
truck
> and his reply is, and I quote: "First, yes, the bed sits at abit of an
> angle, but we're talking 50 year old original springs. There's no sign
of
> an accident or bend to the frame. Take a look around at other pickups in
the
> 30, 20 even 10 year range, I suspect you'll see alot of off kilter beds. "
> So my question is: Should I accept that this is fairly normal, or due to
the
> springs? Any way a regular person can tell if this is a big problem or a
> little problem?
> Thanks in advance,
> Susan B.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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