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wutnxt 05-07-2012 09:51 AM
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Dude....

Every time I come to this thread I learn something....You have a great eye for detail, and some mad skills.

shrunken66stroker 05-09-2012 07:29 PM
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Got the drip rail boxed today.

shrunken66stroker 05-09-2012 07:32 PM
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If you're going to take this project on make sure you have plenty of wire in your welder, gas, flap disks, and patience. It took almost two full days but it's well worth it.

Strodder 05-09-2012 07:48 PM
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Nice job Graig. Lot of work, huh? :metal:

shrunken66stroker 05-09-2012 07:59 PM
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Yeah, after making templates, cutting, forming the pieces, it's basically two stitch welds all the way around the top of the cap. Then grinding and more grinding. Looks nice though.

allaboutchevelles 05-09-2012 09:58 PM
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WOW, that sure does look good!! Now thats a lot of welding and grinding. I know I dont have the time or patience for that. Great job!

socallowboy 05-09-2012 10:52 PM
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Awesome job on the drip rail!!! What are the details on the steel use? How many hours?

65Pickup 05-10-2012 01:55 AM
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My first thought on seeing the pics...'wow that's alot of spot welds' great mods are worth the effort.

shrunken66stroker 05-10-2012 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by socallowboy (Post 5372258)
Awesome job on the drip rail!!! What are the details on the steel use? How many hours?
16 or 18 gauge will work. All in all it took about 9 hrs.

socallowboy 05-10-2012 02:07 PM
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Thanks man looks awesome, was trying to figure out what to do cause I like they way the drip rail looks didnt want to shave it

coulter 05-10-2012 02:44 PM
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nice job on that drip rail!!! thats alot of welding right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jchav62 05-10-2012 04:40 PM
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That's a great idea! Awesome work...

McMurphy 05-11-2012 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 5373169)
16 or 18 gauge will work. All in all it took about 9 hrs.
And one spool of wire, or more ? :lol:

R.A.D 05-11-2012 06:52 PM
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very cool

shrunken66stroker 05-11-2012 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jchav62 (Post 5373489)
That's a great idea! Awesome work...
Thanks Joe!
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Originally Posted by McMurphy (Post 5375213)
And one spool of wire, or more ? :lol:
I had a new 10lb spool on there and didn't run out but there probably isn't much left.
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very cool
Thanks Rad.

shrunken66stroker 05-11-2012 11:13 PM
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I made an engine hoist plate today out of 1/4". I'm going to have to get new engine mounts, because I'm going to buy the NoLimit rack and pinion conversion and in order for it to work I have to mount the engine in the rear holes. Once I get the mounts and rack worked out I can figure the headers out and make sure everything has clearance.

bobbylast 05-12-2012 04:17 PM
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in south louisiana i can't leave something bare metal for more than 2 hours with this 80-100% humidity!!
i know dats right...

Strodder 05-12-2012 10:47 PM
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i know dats right...
In the high Desert that doesn't happen. :metal:
It's a DRY HEAT. :haha:

el_bole 05-14-2012 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 3194664)
The bed is welded up and is now a stock length shorty. If anyone is doing this make sure you brace it up tight before cutting the rear. Both sides of the rear come off at the same time and are connected with the cross sill. I used a piece of angle I had and bolted it where the tail gate chains go. I also braced it in the center the same way. When I put the tailgate back on the gaps and alignment were perfect... or as good as they were before.
Shrunken66stroker,

Great thread, apologize in advance if my question is answered some where in your build thread....I too have a long bed, just panels and rear end cut off, and want to know what is the exact length in front and back of wheel well? Basically want to have someone weld it up into shorty....ANy info would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
el_bole:ito:

shrunken66stroker 05-14-2012 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by el_bole (Post 5379766)
Shrunken66stroker,

Great thread, apologize in advance if my question is answered some where in your build thread....I too have a long bed, just panels and rear end cut off, and want to know what is the exact length in front and back of wheel well? Basically want to have someone weld it up into shorty....ANy info would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
el_bole:ito:
I cut 12" out of the frame and bed infront of the wheel and 8" out off of the end of the frame and bed behind the wheels. I believe the wheel base of a stock short bed is 115" and the wheel base of a long bed is 127". If you want I'll take a picture of where I cut the frame under the cab. If you want specific measurements I'll be happy to get them for you.

shrunken66stroker 05-14-2012 10:43 PM
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I cut the old trans member out today. I should have done it long ago but didn't know where this project would end up so I left it. No need for it now.

shrunken66stroker 05-14-2012 10:46 PM
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I stabbed the engine and trans back in to figure out the engine mounts. I'm going to a 4x4 shop tomorrow to see if they'll bend me a couple 1 1/2" chromoly 90's so I can fab them up myself. After I get the mounts worked out I'll get to the drive shaft, rack and pinion headers and fire wall.

Strodder 05-14-2012 10:59 PM
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I was going to make my own mounts also. Looks easy enough. ;)

shrunken66stroker 05-17-2012 03:30 PM
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"check" these out

daverod 05-17-2012 05:43 PM
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I'm checkin, but I don't know what it is. You could have taken the plastic off or is that part of the surprise?:uhmk:


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