I don't know if this is the best way but here's what I do.
I apply some glue to the back rubber washers and glue them to the frame so
they don't move when I'm installing the bed. I have 4 helps on each corner
and I line up the back bolt so they drop through the washer and frame. If
you don't have the running board on you can move the wooden blocks around to
locate the carriage bolt through the wood and into the frame. Once the back
bolts are in the fronts are easier to locate. I stain and varnish the front
wooden blocks the same time I prep the wood floor. It's best to have
something on the wooden blocks to help them live longer.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Craig" <wcraig@cfl.rr.com>
To: "OLE-CHEVY-TRUCKS" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 7:12 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Box installation
> I've got the box for my 53 1/2 ton all put together, including all the
> bedwood and strips. Does any one have any tips on the best way to install
the
> box onto the frame. I'm sure that this will be a 4 man job. Shoud I try
> placing the wood and rubber blocks on the frame and place the long
attaching
> bolts through the appropriate holes in the bed and then try to line up the
> bolts with the holes in the blocks as we left the box onto the frame?
Also
> should the wooden blocks be varnished or painted prior to installation?
>
> Thanks for any info on this proceedure.
>
> Wayne C.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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