Just got my 72, A few questions?

[mikeperez22]

1. Are the front leaf springs typically so flat that they curve up instead of down or are mine just that worn out?

2. Anybody know how to remove do-it-yourself bedliner? The previous owner did an awful job.

3. The spring behind the front seat, I found out is to hold the jack/tire iron. Anyone have a picture to show how it all mounts together. I am missing the jack and tire iron. I plan on replacing them soon.

4. I have two rust spots on the floorboard. There is one small one under the passenger seat area and one hole near the drivers kick panel. I'm trying to decide if I should cut the holes and patch, or replace the floor pans. Are the original floor pans in two pieces or is it two pieces welded together? What would ya'll recommend?

 

[70jimmy]

Well only question I can answer is #1. My springs were the same way and rode like a rock so I would say very worn out. I have heard that stock they did not have much arch to them but upward arch is just bad in my opinion.

 

[dremu]

1. On the '73+'s I know that the front springs, stock, have negative arch, and that's normal. I would guess that it's the same for you first-genners.

2. DIY bedliner removal: I suspect you're in for some fun. I'm thinking a wirebrush wheel to get rid of the stuff that didn't bond originally, and then maybe one of the xylene cleaner/paint thinner chemicals? Either that or the gnarly jelly paint removers.

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[cegusman]

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2. Anybody know how to remove do-it-yourself bedliner? The previous owner did an awful job.

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Maybe get someone to sand blast it.

 

[Topdown]

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2. Anybody know how to remove do-it-yourself bedliner? The previous owner did an awful job.

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I know what you mean, the current owner of my 72 did a terrible job too and I want to get it out... I think blasting would be about the best way.