Here it's is,my rusty ex plow truck.. It's a 2k crew dually 454 4l80 with 456 locker. One big mess

[Hacknwhack]

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Only have 1400 in it . Had it up for sale for 2500 but no takers just winers. So im stuck with it. Plans are to build a reliable clean utilitarian Tow pig

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Looks good in pics. But in reality it rough and rusty. Beds just plain junk

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Picked up a rust free (for new england) 96 c1500 body donor

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Made short work of a part out . 6hrs work

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Originally planned to use body panels to restore my 89 c1500 rclb. But dually didn't sell. So 89 is on back burner

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Pulled the bed to assess the rust. Not pretty.

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Parts truck offered these up

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Big question for all the guru's is what fasteners to use?
I've changed out a few shackle hangers with a kit, but can't remember what bolts were used. We're they splined like a wheel stud?
If so where can I purchase them.
Grade 3 carriage bolts ain't gonna cut it. Haha

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[Bob L]

You don't really need super tough hardware to put that part of the frame together. Grade 5 should be plenty sufficient. The rear cross member only holds the spare and helps to keep the rails upright instead of turning in. Y ou have the rear bumper and trailer hitch in the rear also which help too. The original rivets are tight but not hardened as they cut right off with an air chisel. I can't imagine plowing with a beast that long and wide.

What part of New England ?