Crushing Gumby 71 Shortbed Patina build

[jasonvw]

Getting closer and closer to the fun stuff! Now that you have the Rivets out, you have to get the back of that bump stop plate off. Jorge just tapped it with a chisel and hammer and it fell right off


Now you have to move a few inches behind the axle and get rid of the 2 rivets that are just above your head. These are right next to each other and partially locate the rear track bar mount. Same procedure as before, Plasma through them and tap the rest out.


All that work was for this, the pay off! The C notches. These plates are great, made to fit right on the frame and locate with the factory holes you just freed up. Jorge and I mocked up the drivers side C notch and figured out where it went. A long screwdriver will help you line up the holes in the notch with the holes in the frame so you can mark where to cut the frame.


Jorge used a marker to make some rough guidelines of where to cut the frame. We decided to start small and sneak up on it with more cuts and test fits. Best to be conservative first. You can always cut more, but its harder to put material back if you cut too much! Go slow!