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Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim

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Thanks, the tubs have a weird concaved area right there from the factory

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[QUOTE=67cheby;7011650]as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........


OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL

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Very nice work...

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Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Mike has built 2 other truck on this board... Here are the threads to both builds... His work and collaboration of other people and suppliers is the best build threads and information you can get... Mike is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on here... He is more than willing to share information with you and will even take the time to call you occasionally to help you work through your questions... The first thread that I posted is the first build he did on here called "Cloud 9" (my personal favorite) and really does go through all his ups and downs, at this point there are 353 pages of pure knowledge...

Second is "Square Peg" and show the refinements that he learned while building Cloud 9...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359678

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5731801

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[quote=Elliot949;7012013]LOL...yep that's me !
thanks man !
thanks man !
nice work I only looked at the first page, I will go back and go through that, great tips !
Thanks man, I appreciate the kudos !

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

the tubs actually have an indented part like that on the top edge, so to get rid of the indented area there you have to come over a little further in that area

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To add to this, use a cutoff wheel aND knock the tops off the previous round of tacks. Gives it all more time to cool, and you can see your next round better. Did this on a beer can thin Mazda with no warpage.

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Thanks for the tips !

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working on the raising the rear inner fenders and keeping them bolt in also mocked up the inner bedside panels . I am considering turning this into a kit to sell ???

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Thanks man !

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Those panels are going to look killer! Nice work Mike!

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Sweeeet panel...Jim

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

oh hell yeah :metal: :metal:

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Looking good mike

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Liken it!!!!

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

This thread is like another fix in my day.

Looking good so far Mike.

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

thanks !
thank you sir !
Gracias !
thank you
thank you man !
Gracias Senors !

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Your progress is amazing Mike!!!
I have the itch, just stuck at the moment, waiting on parts and my buddy with the body shop!
Looking really good!!!!

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Id buy one!

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thanks man !
Great , thanks for the input !

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Made a little more progress widening those LMC Truck rear tubs, widened 4 inches

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I love how fat they are going to look ! Its not bolted in yet, just setting In so I could shoot a pic

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Fat tub with sweet panel, is going to look super...Jim

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Those are looking great Mike...

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No this is fat!!!.........just had to do that!!!....lol......after using two to make one would u ever do any other way???.....I bet not!!!..........jovial jim

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I stand corrected ! ������

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Yours look great.....after i did the 2 into one deal I swore I would never piece another one out.....side panels should be a hit if u produce them.....jim

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

This one has my attention. Can't wait to see those fabbed up side panels.

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

man, those tubs are too cool... and the side panels, very creative. can't wait to see them in steel. way to go bro....

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thanks man !
me too, got to pick up some more metal next week !
Thanks Clem !

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passenger side LMC Truck rear tub is done and a full bolt in shot !

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Now That's FATTSOOOOO

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Now that is too cool. Put some Goodyear Eagle Dragway Specials 36"x17.5"x16"

http://chassisengineering.com/image/...78-200x200.jpg

under there! Rock on dude :metal: :metal:

Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
 

Nice job so far

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Thanks guys , here is a little bed panel progress !