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SSABMUD 02-22-2013 03:44 PM

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This is the tape I use. Fibreglass does not faze it. It is called metalized tape. Plastic with thin coating of metal on it. It is transparent also. I should coat my door handles. Stuff looks as good as chrome.
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FarmerSid 02-22-2013 04:30 PM

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Question for ya SSABMUD, Did you make those stake pocket extensions?

SSABMUD 02-22-2013 05:42 PM

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Question for ya SSABMUD, Did you make those stake pocket extensions?

Yes I did.
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FarmerSid 02-22-2013 06:44 PM

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Mind explaining how you did it? I have a stake pocket that is bent all to rat sh$t. With all the curves and radius's, looks tough to replicate.

SSABMUD 02-23-2013 12:31 PM

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Just go buy some 3/8" rod, cut and bend to the shape you want, weld the rod pieces to the existing pocket. Then cut flat 18 gauge pieces to fill in the holes. Flush on the sides and recessed on the top.
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shadow1967 02-23-2013 01:25 PM

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Looking good. Hope the back holds up!

FarmerSid 02-23-2013 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SSABMUD (Post 5907471)
Just go buy some 3/8" rod, cut and bend to the shape you want, weld the rod pieces to the existing pocket. Then cut flat 18 gauge pieces to fill in the holes. Flush on the sides and recessed on the top.
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Thanks for the steps but how are you replicating the radius between on the top piece that it welded underneith to the 3/8" rod?

nebdrummer 02-24-2013 01:55 PM

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Are you riveting the metal brackets to the glass? Or just grinding up the mating surfaces and glassing them? More pics of the console progress! Love it!!!
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:27 AM

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Are you riveting the metal brackets to the glass? Or just grinding up the mating surfaces and glassing them? More pics of the console progress! Love it!!!
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Rivet them to the glass.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:29 AM

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Little more progress.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:31 AM

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Front mounting bracket added.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:32 AM

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Inner section added to attach outer cover to.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:34 AM

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Inner console tray.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:36 AM

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Need to make the flange on tray and put it in. Then cover install.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:37 AM

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Pop out drink holders are in and work great.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 11:40 AM

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Put it back in truck to make sure everything fits properly. Then I need to do one final glass after console tray is done to fix small flaws before filler.
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 12:01 PM

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Sometimes you think about all the cash going into your truck, then you see a 15,000 square foot house being built! Think of his bills!
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SSABMUD 02-25-2013 12:06 PM

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Could someone explain to me why my IPhone pictures keep loading on here sideways and why I can't upload more than one photo at a time? Anyways, I think I am going to ditch this shifter boot ring but keep the led shift light.
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Kim57 02-25-2013 06:15 PM

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Looking real good.
Kim

99 to Life 02-25-2013 09:09 PM

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ssabmud, coming along nice. yeah a 15k sq ft house ahhh no thanks on that one. Cost of wood is ridiculous these days.

As for your pics. What you can try, (seeings you probably don't have a program on your computer to edit them) is open up your photos on your iphone then tap on a photo once. You will see in the upper right corner and edit button, tap that, then you will see a rotation arrow and you can rotate your images, then hit save. then try uploading it. Also are you uploading from your phone or computer?

SSABMUD 02-25-2013 10:29 PM

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ssabmud, coming along nice. yeah a 15k sq ft house ahhh no thanks on that one. Cost of wood is ridiculous these days.

As for your pics. What you can try, (seeings you probably don't have a program on your computer to edit them) is open up your photos on your iphone then tap on a photo once. You will see in the upper right corner and edit button, tap that, then you will see a rotation arrow and you can rotate your images, then hit save. then try uploading it. Also are you uploading from your phone or computer?

Yeah I know how to rotate them on my phone, but they are not sideways on my phone? I have to get my digital camera out there and use it along with the computer again. Far less painful.
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99 to Life 02-26-2013 01:56 PM

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maybe try rotating the picture the "opposite" way you want it on your phone and upload it, maybe it will rotate it to the way you really want it. worth a try, never uploaded from my phone so I dunno. Computer much easier.

BC Toy chest 02-27-2013 06:23 AM

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WOW & WOW, Wade my man nice build, love the headers, and the fabrication work inside the cab, amazing. Plzzz keep the photos coming.

SSABMUD 02-27-2013 09:24 AM

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WOW & WOW, Wade my man nice build, love the headers, and the fabrication work inside the cab, amazing. Plzzz keep the photos coming.

Thanks. I worked on the console until 3am this morning and ass is dragging. Will get some more pictures put on tonight. :waah:
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4DSEVEN 02-27-2013 12:56 PM

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Great job on the console!


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