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Today I mocked up the bed supports. You can see I have a helper to craw under the fender to tighten and loosen the bolts as needed. He can get in there easier than I can. I tacked welded the supports and took it out of the truck, then I welded it complete. I was still 1 inch off so I squared it up with straps. it is square now. I still need to weld three more supports to the frame. I am using 1''x2'' square tubing for my supports. I will use the same for the legs to the truck frame and bolt in place to the frame.
Here are a few pictures of the work thus far. Also painted the step side back up light brackets black again. Still need a couple more coats of the black. Not as shinny as I like them to be.

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Always good to have help. So that frame is for the bed floor?

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Yes it is. I am raising my bed floor 5 1/2 inches. I like the way the step side bed looks with a smaller box.

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I did repaint the brackets. Now they are really sweet. I hope to finish the bed supports tomorrow. I have a little to do over at a friends house. Helping him with his railings on his 2 nd story. I built the home 5 years ago. He is still not living in it. He lives in Boston, Mass. So I watch out for him.

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Well, today my son came over and I helped him do a brake job on his 2006 3/4 ton 4x4 disk all the way around. So I did not get to work on my truck again. But, I did get a few parts that came in.
gaskets for the outside door handles
locks and keys for the outside and ignition.
ignition switch and bezel
chrome bolts for the steps

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sweet

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thanks dean. I hope to have some time tomorrow to install the outside door handles. and the locks and ignition switch.

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Looking really great!

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thanks guy. This makes the third day I did not turn a wrench on the old girl.

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Well, today was a bust. I went to install the ignition and door locks and found that the keys would not work on the ignition. I ordered a three set match. Two doors and ignition set. Now I have to wait until they send e another set.

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well, today in installed the drivers side door handle. Waiting for the gaskets and locks to come in so I can do the other side.

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Wow what a great build! You have inspired me to go work on my truck now! I will be watching yours!

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Thanks. it takes a lot of work but the end result is worth the wait.

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Well, today I had another set of back up lights and mounting brackets for the step side bed that came in the mail.
They were great being used and 46 years old. So I sand blasted them, primed and painted them gloss black.

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Today I mounted the back up light brackets and the lights.

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It's lookin' good George, did you order some new reverse light lenses and chain cover so that chain doesn't tear up your paint?

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No but they are on my next order list. I have been very busy lately with side jobs that helps me with the parts. I am glad that you are still around. Have you done anything on your build lately. I went over to your build and there was nothing posted. Talk to you soon George

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We're just all waiting for you to get done first, George. :metal:

Gonna be pretty dang sharp when you finish up these final touches. Twas wondering about the chains, too, but not being a stepside guy, I didn't know what you guys did with those.

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thanks a lot for the kind words. when I am done you will want to sell your truck and buy a short step side. Ha Ha I will be putting a set of chain guards on but have not ordered them yet.

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today, the three key set came in. 2 door and ignition all matching. So I installed the ignition switch and the cigarette lighter. I don't smoke but it at least it will fill up the hole in the dash. I might even leave it disconnected so no one will be tempted to use it. This truck will be a non smoking truck.

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everything looks good

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thanks guy I do try and pay attention to the details

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Today, I installed the drivers side door lock.

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Got the other side done. Now I am waiting for the gaskets for the door handles to come in.

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Hey guys do anyone have a set of gaskets for a exterior door handle. Mine went a walking I guess.