Installing 36 Pickup bed wooden blocks

[John T]

I am installing a new bed on my 36 Ford Pickup and don't know which way the two wooden blocks that mount the rear of the bed go in. There weren't any with this truck when I bought it. I hope somebody knows which way they go in.

 

[Chet/Ma.]

Lawson Cox has the very same problem. Let him know just what you find out. Thanks Chet

 

[jerry grayson]

Here is what I think about this; The block goes with the small end down, the notch goes toward the gas tank as this is the reason for the notch.

 

[Lawson Cox]

I am puzzled about the reason for the notch also. If the notch is positioned toward the front, it will not clear the gas tank filler neck and you cannot pass the bolt through it. This is with an original tank and an original mounting block. True, I have a reproduction bed, (Mac Hils) but all of the other holes line up perfectly so I know that is not the problem.

I know of an original 36PU that has never been apart. I am checking with the owner to see how his is mounted. Oh Henry , where are you when we need help????? lol

 

[47Merc]

Lawsooon

I checked with Henry and he said even He doesn't know. He only looked after the engine side of things (whatever that means)

Signed GOD

 

[Lawson Cox]

At least we now know that Henry is with YOU.

 

[Steel 35]

I am installing a new bed on my 36 Ford Pickup and don't know which way the two wooden blocks that mount the rear of the bed go in. There weren't any with this truck when I bought it. I hope somebody knows which way they go in.

Pictures help? taken from right rear. ?s ask for more! its much cleaner now but it was enough to answer it for me .

 

[John T]

Steel35, Thanks for the picture which realy shows the direction of the mounting block and sure answers the question.

 

[Lawson Cox]

Pictures help? taken from right rear. ?s ask for more! its much cleaner now but it was enough to answer it for me .

That is the only way I can get it to work. This picture is from the right rear and the gas neck is on the left rear, but this way (on the left side) allows the block to miss the filler neck on the tank.

Thanks for the picture.

 

[Steel 35]

Lawson now that you have brought up the filler neck! is it indeed a lead washer (seal) under the filler neck?

 

[Chet/Ma.]

yes

 

[Lawson Cox]

Yes, there is a lead washer between the tank and the screw in neck.

 

[Steel 35]

That is the only way I can get it to work. This picture is from the right rear and the gas neck is on the left rear, but this way (on the left side) allows the block to miss the filler neck on the tank.

Thanks for the picture.

As requested here is the left side! Should have Painted the tank

 

[Lawson Cox]

Thanks a bunch. In my mind, that settles it. Your set up has been confirmed on two original trucks. It just will not work if the notch faces the tank.

 

[Steel 35]

Thanks a bunch. In my mind, that settles it. Your set up has been confirmed on two original trucks. It just will not work if the notch faces the tank.

I believe the first problem would be the bed hitting the cab because it would be too far forward, but I am not going to test it.

 

[Lawson Cox]

And the bed bolts would not align with the holes in the frame.