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Offline macr0w

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84 Fleetside bed panel?
« on: June 15, 2020, 11:48:08 AM »
Hey guys, what all is involved with replacing the fleetside sheet metal?
My main question is: is this piece welded in or just bolted?
I see bolts but not having it apart or having ever taken one apart I don't know what to expect.
Please post some pics or advice that you may have.  8)

Offline hambone

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2020, 01:05:29 AM »
I replaced both of my Fleetside bed panels.  They are bolted together, no welds.  The chinese made panels I bought had holes that came close to lining up but I had to redrill many holes.  At the end of the day it was a rewarding experience.

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2020, 09:46:57 AM »
That's good to know.
A rep from AMD said they wouldn't have the panel I need until August sometime.  :P

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2020, 04:59:28 AM »
there are a couple welds at the bottom of the rear stake pocket. Easy to cut with a grinder.

« Last Edit: June 18, 2020, 05:12:24 AM by DanMcG »

Offline Scott91370

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2020, 03:25:13 PM »
there are a couple welds at the bottom of the rear stake pocket. Easy to cut with a grinder.

Make sure to locate these before you try to take it apart.  Ask me how I know!!

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2020, 08:23:43 AM »
there are a couple welds at the bottom of the rear stake pocket. Easy to cut with a grinder.

Make sure to locate these before you try to take it apart.  Ask me how I know!!

How do you know?  ;D

Offline fitz

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2020, 09:45:56 AM »
Just noticed 2 new members made their 1st post on this topic. Never seen that happen before.
Welcome to the site hambone & Scott91370

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2020, 02:55:03 PM »
Super lurkers?  8)

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Offline Scott91370

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Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2020, 03:37:05 PM »
Thanks for the welcome!!   I've been here for a bit, just don't post much - obviously.