LFD's low buck truck build!

[seanu]

Kevin,

It's looking really good...I've had to catch up on your whole post over the last few hours..(haven't been on the board in a while)...

Anyways...I don't suppose you could ship me that front section of bed sheet metal you cut out? ..the PO of the bed I got tried to do his own LWB to SWB conversion..and didn't get the measurements quite right

So either I add...or look for another bed...which down here in Florida..well that's about pointless....

Anyway..keep up the good work, it's nice to see a post for the average builder out there..who can't afford to spend thousands and just wants a nice daily driver....

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by seanu

Kevin,

It's looking really good...I've had to catch up on your whole post over the last few hours..(haven't been on the board in a while)...

Anyways...I don't suppose you could ship me that front section of bed sheet metal you cut out? ..the PO of the bed I got tried to do his own LWB to SWB conversion..and didn't get the measurements quite right

So either I add...or look for another bed...which down here in Florida..well that's about pointless....

Anyway..keep up the good work, it's nice to see a post for the average builder out there..who can't afford to spend thousands and just wants a nice daily driver....

Sean,

I bought a parts truck and may have what you need. I won't know until I pick it up (end of month or first of next month). If it's what you need, you can have it. Shipping will definitely be cheaper, or you can make a road trip to P-Cola.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by seanu

Kevin,

Anyways...I don't suppose you could ship me that front section of bed sheet metal you cut out? ..the PO of the bed I got tried to do his own LWB to SWB conversion..and didn't get the measurements quite right

So either I add...or look for another bed...which down here in Florida..well that's about pointless....

If Hart Rod has them it would be much cheaper but if not let me know.

Hart_Rod
I just remembered why I still have two bed sides laying in my side yard. You needed a few pieces off of them. Sorry it sucks getting old as Porter keeps pointing out to me Do you still need them?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry it sucks getting old as Porter keeps pointing out to me

Just wait til that little one is running around... then you will really feel old!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Just wait til that little one is running around... then you will really feel old!

So if I have one in high school, does that mean I'm really, really old?!

[Rokcrln]

Well I took a personal day today While the owner of Lemon Drop was hard at work finishing up the misc block sanding in the shop I was out side working on Low Buck. I finished up the bed welding and then started pulling dents, their sure were alot of them! I thought this bed was rough but not this rough! Well after a few hours of pulling and filling it started to get with the program. I have a few hours left with the long board and then it will be ready for a nice heavy coat of high build primer. Here are a few pics.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[pocketpool]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well I took a personal day today While the owner of Lemon Drop was hard at work finishing up the misc block sanding in the shop I was out side working on Low Buck. I finished up the bed welding and then started pulling dents, their sure were alot of them! I thought this bed was rough but not this rough! Well after a few hours of pulling and filling it started to get with the program. I have a few hours left with the long board and then it will be ready for a nice heavy coat of high build primer. Here are a few pics.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

How did the bottom of the bed match back up in the rear ?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by pocketpool

How did the bottom of the bed match back up in the rear ?

Sorry this is late but.... So to answer your question if I remember right it didn't! The forward lower edge was longer then the rear most section, so I lined it up from the body line down as I was tacking it together and then trimmed off the extra metal. I think I remember using a straight edge to line it up on one plane then snipped off the extra.

PS. If you lower it enough no one will ever see it if left long

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[pocketpool]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry this is late but.... So to answer your question if I remember right it didn't! The forward lower edge was longer then the rear most section, so I lined it up from the body line down as I was tacking it together and then trimmed off the extra metal. I think I remember using a straight edge to line it up on one plane then snipped off the extra.

PS. If you lower it enough no one will ever see it if left long

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the reply, I went ahead and tried it

[Hart_Rod]

Kevin,

No worries, . I think I have a set found locally. Hopefully, Seanu can use what I have left. Thanks,

R

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Kevin,

No worries, . I think I have a set found locally. Hopefully, Seanu can use what I have left. Thanks,

R

Sounds good I want some spy pics as it takes shape for a future idea I have for a family build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sounds good I want some spy pics as it takes shape for a future idea I have for a family build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here's a spy pic, .

[Rokcrln]

Yep much better!

[68GMC454]

its looking good..lover to read your posts..lets me know what im not going to do by myself..lol man i need to learn to weld..lol

[Rokcrln]

Well I think I have the youngest kid (with my wifes help) working on these trucks My son Taylor is the one in the yellow circle (about 6 months conceved )
We got the bed off so I could start sizing up the frame for the tank and choping.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[rodstored-72]

congrats!!!! i felt the same way when my little one showed up. she likes daddy's green "noisy" truck...

rodstored-72

[franky69c10]

congrats!!!!

[1lowdiesel]

has anybody ever tried cutting down the bed sides w/a plasma cutter. i see everyone uses a cutoff wheel.

[HeavyD]

Slots look sooo good on these trucks.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by 1lowdiesel

has anybody ever tried cutting down the bed sides w/a plasma cutter. i see everyone uses a cutoff wheel.

Here are my thoughts on that one. I have a very nice plasma and I still used the cut off wheels. I feel I have more control and if you use very thin wheels you will get alot less heat and that means less warpage. Also you will have a much better edge to work with for welding back up. I only use my plasma for rough fitting body parts then use the cut off wheel or snips for fine fitment.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Crank]

I personally have never had any luck cutting thin metals with a Plasma, maybe setting were wrong for thing stuff, but it'd cut 3/8" like it was cool.
Brandon

[watahyahknow]

used to use a plasma cutter on thin steel and zinkprimed steel at that .... lot of green smoke and headacke and it gave burs too like when you cut steel with gas , you need to move the nozle pretty quick with the thinner steel so a guide would be nice
a anglegrinder is cheaper and in my opinion give cleaner cuts as long as you can get the machine to where you need to be .

[Crank]

Well yea, I've tried it, but I always overrun the cut or end up with a big hole in it from too much heat.... Haha. You know what, that was with a torch I was thinking about!!!! Nevermind. LMAO
Brandon

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice work trucks really starting to come together gotta love the fun builds..

[Rokcrln]

The bed is ready to go back on the frame once it has been cut down. I still have some blocking and touch up on the bed but right now it is in better shape then 98% of beds out their. Sure feels good to have this part done.
So I spent an 8hr day cutting down the bed and tacking it back together. Another 8hr day doing body work and 3hrs today sanding and primming. Altogether I have spent about $150 on sandpaper, body filler and primmer.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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