Auto body repair & detailing/truck bed damage

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Expert: William Forster - 8/6/2007


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I had a tire blow out on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 long bed. It damage the driver side rear quarter panel. My question is, does the whole truck bed need to be replace since it's one piece? Or can it be repaired in that one section.

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The bedside can be easily replaced, usually much more cheaply than putting on, say, a used bed assembly. That is, unless you can find a perfect bed, the right color. That can be a tall, expensive order. The bedside is drilled off, and a new bedside either glued or plug welded on. It's done every day, and its a common repair. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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