09-11-2014, 07:34 PM | #1 |
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Mini tub for 1954
Does any vendor sell a prefab mini tub for these trucks?
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09-15-2014, 06:23 PM | #2 |
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After the overwhelming responses to my question It occurred to me what to do. I don't care for the typical tubs sold by Summit etc, not really the right sizing for what I want. Then I looked at the 67-72 trucks and those tubs, which are available repop will be about the right size, height and length. I'll cut them down width wise as I'm not wanting to install big meats, just need an inch or two extra on the inside to keep my tires from occasionally rubbing on the bed side. This is the first early truck I have owned and I am surprised at the narrow width for tires in the rear, I only have 235 tires and they rub when the body leans.
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Why not take stock rear fenders, cut them to the width you need, weld an inside face on and mount them. That should look fantastic and give people something to talk about.
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You may want more on the ground than me, though.... First pic is of tests I did during the winter with a 255 vs a 235 The other two pics are as it is today - |
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Wasn't sure that shape would fit you with the early truck, but since you mentioned it, here are mine on a 2nd series with 3" inches taken out of the width.
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I might add there is no way I could get a 255 in there
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Looking good, do you know the height from the bottom flange to the top of the tub?
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trailer fenders with the flat back. etrailer.com
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I went with some from Dennis Carpenter. They were intended for Ford trucks. I liked the overall shape. They are expensive (like $275 or something) and since my bed is shallower than stock, I even trim off quite a bit of the tub. They are 2 3/4" wide. I know that they offered wider ones as well.
Here are some pics. I tried to find them on his web site but had no luck. You might try calling them. Parts Assistance: 1-704-786-8139 Thanks Marc
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There's a company called Bowtie Bits that sells a fiberglass set that is 4" wide.
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Those look like a piece of cake to install. Neat.
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Playing catch up here, where did you get your tubs. I've been looking on and on for a couple years for a set for my 1954. Thanks
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I was looking for tubs myself and came across an old set of rear fenders that I'm going to turn into tubs. I'll have to cut them down some but the idea is to take the drivers side fender and use it for the passenger side tub and passenger side on the drivers side. Usually the fenders rust on the bottom so they aren't useable to some people and you can pick them up cheap.
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