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GMJimmy · 12-09-2020, 07:48 PM

I welded up some tubing to lift the bed off my 68 C10. Worked very well!! Some people are using wood but after pricing out some 4X4's and hardware I decided to buy some metal. It was a little more money than the wood but lighter, stronger and easily reusable or sell it when no longer needed. If you have a welder or access to one this is a simple project.

I'm fortunate to have a lift but an engine cherry picker works well too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2020, 09:18 PM

Very nice! The shop and truck are super sweet too! Your lifting device is better than mine. I used ratchet straps and my engine crane.

Kim57 · 12-10-2020, 09:27 AM

That is real slick.
Kim

GMJimmy · 12-10-2020, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the comments. If you want a materials list and measurements, let me know.

leuggy · 12-12-2020, 12:01 PM

Just came across your thread awesome bed lift. I would love to get the material list, dimensions for the bed lift that would great. you can PM me

Thanks Blaine

GMJimmy · 12-13-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by leuggy

Just came across your thread awesome bed lift. I would love to get the material list, dimensions for the bed lift that would great. you can PM me

Thanks Blaine

PM sent

earl84 · 12-14-2020, 10:54 AM

I would love to get the materials and plans list, pleas.

GMJimmy · 12-14-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by earl84

I would love to get the materials and plans list, pleas.

PM Sent

GMJimmy · 12-14-2020, 09:20 PM

Rather than sending out the materials list and instructions individually I'm posting it here for those who would like it.

The following tubing will telescope into each other. The supplier I bought it from has a short form name for it. "HOLL STRUCT TUBE SQ". Make sure your tubing will telescope. Don't buy tubing that has the joint weld on the inside as this won't allow it to telescope.

2 PC CHS 2" X 2" X .100 wall X 60" (5 feet)

1 PC CHS 2" X 2" X .100 wall X 48" (4 feet)

4 PC CHS 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X .100 wall X 18"

2 PC CHS 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X .100 wall X 12"

4 PC CHT 3" X 1-1/2" X 1/8" (.125") wall X 8"
you can use .100 wall for this. My supplier did not have any in stock.

1 PC 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" X .186" wall X 8"
This piece with .186 wall thickness will slide over the main 4 foot tube nicely.

1 piece hot rolled 1/2" dia. round bar 14" long for the hook point.

13 - 3/8" nuts

9 - 3/8" X 1" bolts

4 - 3/8" X 2-1/2" bolts

4 - 3/8" lock washers

As far as the drilling goes I think it's best to refer to how it goes together by the lengths.

So the main 4 foot piece (down the middle) is drilled at 2" and 4" from each end. The 1 foot long 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" that slides into the 4 foot piece are welded to the center of the 5 foot cross piece. This one foot piece has 5 holes drilled in it at 2" increments for length adjustment.

The two 5 foot cross pieces have 3/8" nuts welded at 2" and then 8" from EACH END.

The 1-3/4 X 1-3/4" 18" long pieces slide into the 5 foot cross pieces have the 3" X 1-1/2" welded at the ends on top of the tubing not on the butt end.

With these notes and the pictures you should be able to put this together. Any questions just ask.
Cheers!
Jim

12-09-2020, 07:48 PM	#1
GMJimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 164	My new Bed Lift Rig I welded up some tubing to lift the bed off my 68 C10. Worked very well!! Some people are using wood but after pricing out some 4X4's and hardware I decided to buy some metal. It was a little more money than the wood but lighter, stronger and easily reusable or sell it when no longer needed. If you have a welder or access to one this is a simple project. I'm fortunate to have a lift but an engine cherry picker works well too. Last edited by GMJimmy; 12-09-2020 at 07:58 PM.

12-09-2020, 09:18 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig Very nice! The shop and truck are super sweet too! Your lifting device is better than mine. I used ratchet straps and my engine crane. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-10-2020, 09:27 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig That is real slick. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-10-2020, 05:36 PM	#4
GMJimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 164	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig Thanks for the comments. If you want a materials list and measurements, let me know.

12-12-2020, 12:01 PM	#5
leuggy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: moose jaw, sk Posts: 92	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig Just came across your thread awesome bed lift. I would love to get the material list, dimensions for the bed lift that would great. you can PM me Thanks Blaine

12-14-2020, 10:54 AM	#7
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig I would love to get the materials and plans list, pleas.

12-14-2020, 09:20 PM	#9
GMJimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 164	Re: My new Bed Lift Rig Rather than sending out the materials list and instructions individually I'm posting it here for those who would like it. The following tubing will telescope into each other. The supplier I bought it from has a short form name for it. "HOLL STRUCT TUBE SQ". Make sure your tubing will telescope. Don't buy tubing that has the joint weld on the inside as this won't allow it to telescope. 2 PC CHS 2" X 2" X .100 wall X 60" (5 feet) 1 PC CHS 2" X 2" X .100 wall X 48" (4 feet) 4 PC CHS 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X .100 wall X 18" 2 PC CHS 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X .100 wall X 12" 4 PC CHT 3" X 1-1/2" X 1/8" (.125") wall X 8" you can use .100 wall for this. My supplier did not have any in stock. 1 PC 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" X .186" wall X 8" This piece with .186 wall thickness will slide over the main 4 foot tube nicely. 1 piece hot rolled 1/2" dia. round bar 14" long for the hook point. 13 - 3/8" nuts 9 - 3/8" X 1" bolts 4 - 3/8" X 2-1/2" bolts 4 - 3/8" lock washers As far as the drilling goes I think it's best to refer to how it goes together by the lengths. So the main 4 foot piece (down the middle) is drilled at 2" and 4" from each end. The 1 foot long 1-3/4" X 1-3/4" that slides into the 4 foot piece are welded to the center of the 5 foot cross piece. This one foot piece has 5 holes drilled in it at 2" increments for length adjustment. The two 5 foot cross pieces have 3/8" nuts welded at 2" and then 8" from EACH END. The 1-3/4 X 1-3/4" 18" long pieces slide into the 5 foot cross pieces have the 3" X 1-1/2" welded at the ends on top of the tubing not on the butt end. With these notes and the pictures you should be able to put this together. Any questions just ask. Cheers! Jim



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