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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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I was wondering how hard it is to get the bed off of a 79 F150 supercab 4x4 that has never been removed and is rusty. It has duel tanks?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Remove bolts to frame (cut if rusted) disconnect fuel filler/vent hoses. Disconnect electrical. Lift bed off with a handfull of guys or equipment. Should take 2 hours total??
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Fair 96
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I was wondering how hard it is to get the bed off of a 79 F150 supercab 4x4 that has never been removed and is rusty. It has duel tanks?
Thanks
Lots of PB Blaster and lots more patients. The old bolts are a carriage style bolt and will turn in the sheet metal of the bed quite easily. There are new bolts kits available aftermarket and at a good hardware store. You will probably find the easiest way will be to run the mid-ship tank empty and then drop it out. Perfect time to clean it up and take care of any issues there.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks guys I appreciate it.
 
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