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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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need help replacing bed sides

i have a 90 f150 4x4 short bed the fenders are ate up with cancer i was wondering how to go bout replacing the bed sides i kno ill have to drill spot welds what tools should i get before i go doin this
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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Spot weld cutter, Asst prybars, hammer & dollies, body panel adhesive & take the bed off of the truck.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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If its just the wheel wells that are bad you can do this. Did this on my F350 and Bronk



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You have to weld very slow so you dont heat the metal up and warp it, just take your time and fit it right the 1st time.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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95F350XL nice job!...where did you find that clean insert piece?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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yes its just the wheel arches and where did u get that patch panel from? and how much did it cost
 
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