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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Chevy16 on July 24, 2015, 01:05:49 pm

Title: 1985 Chevy SWB Bed HELP
Post by: Chevy16 on July 24, 2015, 01:05:49 pm
Wrecked one side of chevy swb bed. Are the swb beds 3 pieces? I have another bed. Ought I replace
Whole bed or can I unbolt the whole right panel of both beds and swap them out?
Title: Re: 1985 Chevy SWB Bed HELP
Post by: zieg85 on July 24, 2015, 01:12:40 pm
For the most part beds bolt together, there are a couple of welds in back but it is pretty straight forward job.  Easy enough job replacing it while on the truck if you are careful.
Title: Re: 1985 Chevy SWB Bed HELP
Post by: Chevy16 on July 24, 2015, 01:19:14 pm
Do you know about how many bolts there are?
Title: Re: 1985 Chevy SWB Bed HELP
Post by: zieg85 on July 24, 2015, 03:17:14 pm
A bunch.  All you have to do is lay on the ground and look up.  If your gas tank is on the damaged side that adds a little grief but it can be done.  They are about every 6 inches, bed floor to bed side, around the wheel well and the front panel between the cab and bed.