front bed panel removal

[skynyrdfan86]

ok guys this might be a dumb question but the front bed panel on my truck is rusted through. i went to remove the bed and the previous owner has welded the bed bolts to the frame (what a dummy). so i was wondering if i could remove the front panel without removing the bed? i live in a apartment and i dont have eccess to my torches (15 miles away) and my truck has the intake and carb off of it while im waiting on new parts. so i was hoping while waiting for the intake and carb i could fix the bed. is this possiable or would it be easier to cut the bed bolts and pull the bed before replacing?

[zieg85]

While removing the front panel with the bed off is easier you are able to do it while it is still mounted to the truck.  I have done it twice.