pulling the bed off
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 1
pulling the bed off
this bed on my 65 is rough. PO welded new 3" metal strips in the very front, and the rear.
everything in between is pretty rough, some places with holes all the way through.
my plan for saturday: buy a case of beer, and have the crew come over to help lift it off, and flip it upside down.
that should allow me to cut off the rusted-out metal supports on the bottom. they will be replaced with 1" square tubing from Home Depot, which is 1/16" thick (that's the thickest they have).
the whole bottom side will get the POR-15 treatment, and it'll get flipped back over.
the topside will get a 4'x8' sheet of 1/16" diamondplate. i'll also get the smaller sections cut to cover the areas fore and aft of the wheel wells. that will get bolted down through the original bed holes, through the 1/16" tubing, down to the frame.
anybody see any holes in this plan? i don't have the welding chops that would be needed to dissect this thing and then weld it back together. i figure that bolting the diamondplate through the original holes will sandwich the rusted-out original bed floor to the frame, and make things "solid enough" (i won't be using this truck for major hauling).
ideas appreciated- thanks
everything in between is pretty rough, some places with holes all the way through.
my plan for saturday: buy a case of beer, and have the crew come over to help lift it off, and flip it upside down.
that should allow me to cut off the rusted-out metal supports on the bottom. they will be replaced with 1" square tubing from Home Depot, which is 1/16" thick (that's the thickest they have).
the whole bottom side will get the POR-15 treatment, and it'll get flipped back over.
the topside will get a 4'x8' sheet of 1/16" diamondplate. i'll also get the smaller sections cut to cover the areas fore and aft of the wheel wells. that will get bolted down through the original bed holes, through the 1/16" tubing, down to the frame.
anybody see any holes in this plan? i don't have the welding chops that would be needed to dissect this thing and then weld it back together. i figure that bolting the diamondplate through the original holes will sandwich the rusted-out original bed floor to the frame, and make things "solid enough" (i won't be using this truck for major hauling).
ideas appreciated- thanks
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
I am going to have to do same on 65 lwb and bookmarked a very old thread Bill posted as a reference. Not sure if any help but perhaps food for thought.
Bookmarked couple other threads where member(s) posted pic's of projects involving replacing floor pan's, cab mounts, etc., found they come in handy.
1966 Ford F100 4x2 - 66 F100
1966 Ford F100 4x2 - 66 F100
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 1
thanks for the input guys- it looks like i was thinking about this the wrong way.
i was assuming that the bed floor was welded to the crossmembers.
but after looking at Bill's pics- it seems that i could cut the floor out, while leaving the crossmembers in place?
i didn't realize that would be possible- the pics were small, but i guess i would just cut about 1" away from the bed wall?
i was assuming that the bed floor was welded to the crossmembers.
but after looking at Bill's pics- it seems that i could cut the floor out, while leaving the crossmembers in place?
i didn't realize that would be possible- the pics were small, but i guess i would just cut about 1" away from the bed wall?
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
thanks for the input guys- it looks like i was thinking about this the wrong way.
i was assuming that the bed floor was welded to the crossmembers.
but after looking at Bill's pics- it seems that i could cut the floor out, while leaving the crossmembers in place?
i didn't realize that would be possible- the pics were small, but i guess i would just cut about 1" away from the bed wall?
i was assuming that the bed floor was welded to the crossmembers.
but after looking at Bill's pics- it seems that i could cut the floor out, while leaving the crossmembers in place?
i didn't realize that would be possible- the pics were small, but i guess i would just cut about 1" away from the bed wall?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...164970&width=0
In the event I want to contact the author of the thread I usually note their signature; unfortunately, in this case, I did not.
It's an old thread and used FTE search and only 'Bill Williams' from Ak, last thread was in 04, so does'nt appear he will be a source. Came across simular project and appears the link is active so able to submit comments, if any questions don't believe he would object?1964 Ford F100 4x4 - 1964 F100 4x4 GARAGE QUEEN
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,144
Likes: 0
From: Sedro-Woolley, WA
If you are bent on using aluminum in the bed the best way I know of is to glue it to the steel with body epoxy. Body shops use it regularly now that the newer cars have such thin material.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
I was supprised to find used, in very good condition, diamond plate, or plain sheet of metal at the local metal recycle yard at a reasonalbe price. Found this out by calling a couple recycle centers.
Trending Topics
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 24,552
Likes: 74
From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
John
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 1
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 707
Likes: 0
From: Owasso, Ok.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 1
i started out with that method, but when the first hook went flying by, i stopped.
it was my fault, though- i didn't use heavy enough hardware for the back straps.
the crew came over- the bed is off. now i can finally get a really good look at the huge crack in the frame.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 24,552
Likes: 74
From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
I would work it off the truck stand it on end and walk it to where I wanted to rest it. It does not damage the metal. If you are concerned about the paint you would move it on a moving pad or the like. My guess a long bed probably weighs in the 2-250 lb range. It is large but not that heavy.
John
John
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 707
Likes: 0
From: Owasso, Ok.
ah, gotcha...
i started out with that method, but when the first hook went flying by, i stopped.
it was my fault, though- i didn't use heavy enough hardware for the back straps.
the crew came over- the bed is off. now i can finally get a really good look at the huge crack in the frame.
i started out with that method, but when the first hook went flying by, i stopped.
it was my fault, though- i didn't use heavy enough hardware for the back straps.
the crew came over- the bed is off. now i can finally get a really good look at the huge crack in the frame.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Martin Torres
1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Dec 14, 2017 11:32 AM
rsh1966
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
16
Nov 24, 2017 05:47 PM
49f1
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
36
Jan 13, 2012 03:30 PM