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SLS · 08-14-2003, 01:54 AM

Here is the deal. I have a VERY ROUGH Short Fleet bed that I am getting ready to take to the crusher. It has a holey floor (steel), a couple of bad cross supports, and patch panels galore (steel, glass, and bondo). Even the wheelhouses are funky...rusty and rough around the edges. Also it has no front panel (I'm keeping it to swap on to my newly aquired bed)...but it does have a tailgate, complete with rust across the bottom (no pics of gate...yet).

The rear (tail light area) is OK and appears to never have been hit...

My question is...could anyone out there use this bed for anything...or should I just take it on down to the crusher?

I thought about practicing on it when I get my new welder...but I already have a couple of trashed doors to do that on.

It is FREE to a good home if someone wants to come and get it. I just thought that someone who is good with a torch may want it to 'tub', mod, or cut the good parts off of it. Or someone may want to try and repair the floor.... If not...there goes another Short-Fleet bed off into oblivion. :crying:

Heres a few pics of the bed:

SLS · 08-14-2003, 01:59 AM

714x4lover · 08-14-2003, 02:35 AM

you know i can see one good piece on the bed, its the little rod under that keeps the fender from flopping. whats shipping to 85901. whats the damagechaberman@cybertrails.com

72addict · 08-14-2003, 04:20 AM

how is the pass side rear corner (bodyline down) would it make a good patch panel or is it junk?

zyggy72 · 08-14-2003, 08:05 AM

In my area, that could be considered restoreable...
Now ain't that a scary thought!

greenmonster · 08-14-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zyggy72
In my area, that could be considered restoreable...
Now ain't that a scary thought!

LOL, us New Enganders have a differnent definition of what is restorable and what is rust free

It's a free bed, so the rust IS free too

Brently · 08-14-2003, 11:16 AM

i live in Chattanooga and could easily pick it up - could i get some pics of the outside of the bedsides around the wheels - thanks, Brent

SLS · 08-14-2003, 12:49 PM

714X4:

For now I'm gonna leave the rods on..if someone wants the bed they will need all the good parts they can get. LOL

72addict:

I hate to say it, but there is a bondo spot (filling a small hole) right on the body line of the piece you want. On the other hand, the driver side lower rear panel is good (except the tab where the splashguard bolts on). It is still on the removed splashguard...with the bolt in it.

Brently:

Here are 3 pics of when it was still on the truck..tailgate too:

I can take some more if wanted.

714x4lover · 08-14-2003, 04:55 PM

Well if you end up taking the bed to the crusher, keep me in mind for the rods. Oh and by the way, Im willing to pay for them I didnt want them for nothing.

SLS · 08-15-2003, 03:18 AM

Will do, 714x4lover!

Brently · 08-15-2003, 06:49 AM

when are you planning on taking it to the crusher so i can let you know befre then if i am interested? thanks, Brent

SLS · 08-15-2003, 08:14 AM

Next Sat...if not before.

This bed is sitting in my driveway behind my project. As I have to bother my friends to come over to help move it around, I don't want to move it around any more than necessary. It is in the perfect spot now to just back my trailer up to it...and kick it in by myself.

Not only is it in my way...but if it sits there long I'm afraid that the neighbors will call the 'Codes Dept.' on me. LOL!

SLS · 08-16-2003, 07:31 AM

rolling, rolling, rolling...keep those Chevys rolling...keep those Chevys movin'...Chevy!

SLS · 08-17-2003, 03:29 AM

Ya can't beat the price!

SLS · 08-18-2003, 10:06 AM

"...going,...going..."

SLS · 08-22-2003, 08:57 PM

...going once.....

08-14-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Anyone want a very rough Short Fleet bed to restore?? It's FREE! Here is the deal. I have a VERY ROUGH Short Fleet bed that I am getting ready to take to the crusher. It has a holey floor (steel), a couple of bad cross supports, and patch panels galore (steel, glass, and bondo). Even the wheelhouses are funky...rusty and rough around the edges. Also it has no front panel (I'm keeping it to swap on to my newly aquired bed)...but it does have a tailgate, complete with rust across the bottom (no pics of gate...yet). The rear (tail light area) is OK and appears to never have been hit... My question is...could anyone out there use this bed for anything...or should I just take it on down to the crusher? I thought about practicing on it when I get my new welder...but I already have a couple of trashed doors to do that on. It is FREE to a good home if someone wants to come and get it. I just thought that someone who is good with a torch may want it to 'tub', mod, or cut the good parts off of it. Or someone may want to try and repair the floor.... If not...there goes another Short-Fleet bed off into oblivion. :crying: Heres a few pics of the bed: Last edited by SLS; 08-14-2003 at 01:57 AM.

08-14-2003, 01:59 AM	#2
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	More Pics

08-14-2003, 02:35 AM	#3
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	bed you know i can see one good piece on the bed, its the little rod under that keeps the fender from flopping. whats shipping to 85901. whats the damagechaberman@cybertrails.com

08-14-2003, 04:20 AM	#4
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	how is the pass side rear corner (bodyline down) would it make a good patch panel or is it junk? __________________ 1957 Cameo

08-14-2003, 11:16 AM	#7
Brently Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 151	free bed i live in Chattanooga and could easily pick it up - could i get some pics of the outside of the bedsides around the wheels - thanks, Brent

08-14-2003, 08:05 AM	#5
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	In my area, that could be considered restoreable... Now ain't that a scary thought!

08-14-2003, 12:49 PM	#8
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	714X4: For now I'm gonna leave the rods on..if someone wants the bed they will need all the good parts they can get. LOL 72addict: I hate to say it, but there is a bondo spot (filling a small hole) right on the body line of the piece you want. On the other hand, the driver side lower rear panel is good (except the tab where the splashguard bolts on). It is still on the removed splashguard...with the bolt in it. Brently: Here are 3 pics of when it was still on the truck..tailgate too: I can take some more if wanted.

08-14-2003, 04:55 PM	#9
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	BED Well if you end up taking the bed to the crusher, keep me in mind for the rods. Oh and by the way, Im willing to pay for them I didnt want them for nothing.

08-15-2003, 03:18 AM	#10
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Will do, 714x4lover!

08-15-2003, 06:49 AM	#11
Brently Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 151	truck bed when are you planning on taking it to the crusher so i can let you know befre then if i am interested? thanks, Brent

08-15-2003, 08:14 AM	#12
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Next Sat...if not before. This bed is sitting in my driveway behind my project. As I have to bother my friends to come over to help move it around, I don't want to move it around any more than necessary. It is in the perfect spot now to just back my trailer up to it...and kick it in by myself. Not only is it in my way...but if it sits there long I'm afraid that the neighbors will call the 'Codes Dept.' on me. LOL!

08-16-2003, 07:31 AM	#13
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	rolling, rolling, rolling...keep those Chevys rolling...keep those Chevys movin'...Chevy!

08-17-2003, 03:29 AM	#14
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Ya can't beat the price!

08-18-2003, 10:06 AM	#15
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Anyone else? "...going,...going..."

08-22-2003, 08:57 PM	#16
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	...going once.....



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