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Title: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: macr0w 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)
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: hambone 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.
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: macr0w 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
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: DanMcG 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.

Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: Scott91370 on July 29, 2020, 03:25:13 pm
Quote from: DanMcG 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.

Make sure to locate these before you try to take it apart.  Ask me how I know!!
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: macr0w on August 15, 2020, 08:23:43 am
Quote from: Scott91370 on July 29, 2020, 03:25:13 pm
Quote from: DanMcG 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.

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

How do you know?  ;D
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: fitz 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
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: JohnnyPopper on September 01, 2020, 02:55:03 pm
Super lurkers?  8)

Welcome from So Cal!
Title: Re: 84 Fleetside bed panel?
Post by: Scott91370 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.