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What do you anchor the bed subfame to, in terms of support, prior to attaching the wood? Seems like it wouldn't be too bad to support the bed subframe assembly to the truck chassis, but how does the sub frame assembly attach to the bed itself? Thanks!

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I asked the same question a few posts back. Here's the answer...


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Re: Tootsie build for my mother with cancer
 

Wow ! Nice work Eric ! Love it ! Tell us a little more about the finish on the bed wood please !

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It really does not need to be attached to the frame. This sub frame is solid and attached to the inner bed panels in 8 spots.

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The wood is oak I used red mahogany stain and then I cleared it with automotive clear. I put three coats on it then I cut it with 800 and then 1000 and polish.

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I like it. I like it a lot. Hugger orange is one of my all time favorite colors.

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first off sorry about your mom hope everything goes her way.second truck looks great.i notice in your rendering you have filler plates on the side marker lights that are painted it reminded me of a show truck i seen several years ago that had side markers painted but would light up from behind when turned and could be seen very well in the dark and in the appropriate colors.not sure how it was done but would love to learn how lol.keep up the good work:metal:

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There will be no side marker lights on this truck because it is a 67. Doing the side marker lights with an air bruch really is not that difficult but it takes alot of time:lol:

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yeah i knew it was a 67 but was just going by the rendering.i think its going to look great when you're finished

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Well I have been fighting the wood floor with the gas tank. I have worked my butt off on the bed and I feel like I am no closer to finishing it. oh well thats the way it goshttp://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/...rbframe049.jpg
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looks great Eric..

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Its been a pain in my butt

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yeah but if it was easy it wouldn't be unique now would it?and everyone would be doing it

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looks great eric....awesome job

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Thats true I never thought of it that way

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im doing the same right now...j/k your builds are one of a kind and love em....keep up the great work

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KILLER ! now does that piece get countersunk into the wood ?

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ya just have not gotten there yet

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Nice !

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I think your doing an awesome job, looks great
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Thanks guys I am trying to get her done but it just takes time as you guys know :waah:

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Lookin great brother.

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Nice work! I know you have crapload of time in your bed. Keep it up.
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You know you are close enough that I would love to come take a lookie at some point.