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Psycho71 · 03-20-2007, 08:22 PM

Not my X-mas bonus, but kinda. I got a very good deal on it due to the amount of stuff we buy from them. But they did tell me that it would have cost $300 with tax if someone just came in and ordered it. I spent $175 on it. Basically, I got the shearing and braking for free and only paid for the metal. I would have done the braking myself, but ours is only an 8' brake, and the pieces needed to be 100" long to avoid seaming it.

It was a lot more time consuming than I thought it would be. But I knew if I got in a hurry, it'd end up rattling like hell. 200rivets, 1/2 role of wire, and about 50 screws later I figured it wasn't going anywhere. I'm anxious to get the body work done, and get it back on the truck Just to get the overall feel for it. I actually entertained the thought of using wheel tubs to cover the fender wells, but it just aint in the cards right now. Maybe later.

Yes I did cover the stake pockets with it. When completely done, it will blend right in with the bedsides. And hopefully will look like it's not even there until you look in the bed.

Jay

03-20-2007, 08:22 PM	#12
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: My Bed Mods (pics) Not my X-mas bonus, but kinda. I got a very good deal on it due to the amount of stuff we buy from them. But they did tell me that it would have cost $300 with tax if someone just came in and ordered it. I spent $175 on it. Basically, I got the shearing and braking for free and only paid for the metal. I would have done the braking myself, but ours is only an 8' brake, and the pieces needed to be 100" long to avoid seaming it. It was a lot more time consuming than I thought it would be. But I knew if I got in a hurry, it'd end up rattling like hell. 200rivets, 1/2 role of wire, and about 50 screws later I figured it wasn't going anywhere. I'm anxious to get the body work done, and get it back on the truck Just to get the overall feel for it. I actually entertained the thought of using wheel tubs to cover the fender wells, but it just aint in the cards right now. Maybe later. Yes I did cover the stake pockets with it. When completely done, it will blend right in with the bedsides. And hopefully will look like it's not even there until you look in the bed. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!