Body - Checking out the Bed Damage

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Checking out the Bed Damage
Topic: Body Posted:2008-02-15
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The far, rear brace is held to the frame by a bolt:

It is quite easy to cut this bolt, as it is rusted:

Cut Bolt

This is the corner I'm most worried about. The outtermost part seems OK, and it is welded to the side of the bed:

Here you can see a view that shows even more extensive rust damage:

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