Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton Has anyone had the opportunity to put together a bedframe with the bedside‘s using rivets. I purchased the rivet kit and rivet set tools. But I’m not sure where all the rivets ago there’s five different sizes and head types. So a little help would be awesome.
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton When I bought my 47 tonner the bed was in it's many pieces. It came from California and was in great shape. I used a combination of 1/4 20 and 5/16/18 carriage bolts to re-assemble it. I know you asked about rivets, but the kids and grandkids like the heck out of it and we have a blast driving and riding in it. Just sayin.... I am probably way older than you so I just want to have a good time with my old junkers while I am still here. If you are going to the shows, then that's a different story and listen to those knowledgeble in the proper rivets.
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton Hi Will, I got my Truck box and components from Northern Classic Trucks, it came with 2 different rivets; 3/8x3/16 round head (10) and 3/8x3/16 truss head (28) the truss heads put the sides to the sub frame and the round heads put the bed front panel to the sides, heads on the outside, don't forget to prep and prime all the surfaces that will be covered up after assembly so you don't have rust. hope this helps, David
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton Thanks so much! Yes priming is done! I purchased a bed rivet kit from C&G I’ve got the rivet set for 1/4” and 3/8” every helpful.
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton Thanks for the info, I’m 58 no grand kiddos yet but that can change quickly ;-).
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton When I built the new bed on mine, I used 1/4-20 bolts with knurled bodies ,nuts and lock washers inside and it pulled the subframe and sides together nicely. I had to buy a fairly good amount and have a lot left if anybody would need some ? (I even took time to remove the markings on the bolt heads so they look pretty much like rivets)
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Re: Bed sides to bed frame rivet 1945 p/u 1/2 ton Awesome, yeah I’ve already bought the rivets and I think that I’ve got it pretty much figured out as far as for the rivets go now but yeah thank you for telling me how you did it I really appreciate it just in case the rivers don’t work I’ll be able to try some other methods.
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