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Alan's Classic · 07-07-2009, 09:11 PM

I'm a scrounger if ya'll haven't realized that yet. I started off by trying to find some metal here in town, good luck. Then remembered there is Ingrams truck bodys here in town. They didn't have any metal light enough for me, but said I could dig threw the dumpster. So I went dumpster diving and brought this home.

Worked on the LT bedside only, patching rust and pulling dents. I had a hard time getting the pull pins to stick. I was using an extension cord so I eliminated the cord and it worked better, but still had some trouble.

Didn't really want to go up this high, but the metal was pretty thin from corrosion. I felt better by eliminating it.

jsmithbm · 07-07-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'm a scrounger if ya'll haven't realized that yet. I started off by trying to find some metal here in town, good luck. Then remembered there is Ingrams truck bodys here in town. They didn't have any metal light enough for me, but said I could dig threw the dumpster. So I went dumpster diving and brought this home.

***I HAVE NO PROBLEM JUMPING IN THEM, i have brought home way to much over the years*** My son tries to get the ex to stop on the side of the road all the time, she hates it

Worked on the LT bedside only, patching rust and pulling dents. I had a hard time getting the pull pins to stick. I was using an extension cord so I eliminated the cord and it worked better, but still had some trouble.

Didn't really want to go up this high, but the metal was pretty thin from corrosion. I felt better by eliminating it.

*THanks Alan for the showing me that part. A guy at the shop was going to do my inner and out rockers for 150.00. Does that sound way out of line?

Looks slick as a bottom.

chucks1967 · 08-28-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'm a scrounger if ya'll haven't realized that yet. I started off by trying to find some metal here in town, good luck. Then remembered there is Ingrams truck bodys here in town. They didn't have any metal light enough for me, but said I could dig threw the dumpster. So I went dumpster diving and brought this home.

Worked on the LT bedside only, patching rust and pulling dents. I had a hard time getting the pull pins to stick. I was using an extension cord so I eliminated the cord and it worked better, but still had some trouble.

Didn't really want to go up this high, but the metal was pretty thin from corrosion. I felt better by eliminating it.

What did you use for the replacement lip, and how did you make the holes? I have to replace the entire length of mine on both sides and need all the help I can get

Muleman100 · 08-28-2009, 04:17 PM

How do plan on making the square holes for the carriage bolts?

padresag · 08-28-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Muleman100

How do plan on making the square holes for the carriage bolts?

you can drill and file as Alan says or if you have quite a few just drill and use a jig saw with a fine metal cutting blade to clean the corners out

ron

Strodder · 08-28-2009, 10:18 PM

I have a square file that would work perfectly.

198plus · 08-29-2009, 12:02 AM

Alan, getting the truck loaded on trailer.......See ya in BUMPKINVILLE in the morning

Alan's Classic · 08-29-2009, 03:06 PM

Ronnie just left my house after we put his cab mounts and bed on.

padresag · 08-28-2009, 05:41 PM

you can buy the replacement edges from that place that supplies bed kits and other things
ron

Alan's Classic · 08-28-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chucks1967

What did you use for the replacement lip, and how did you make the holes? I have to replace the entire length of mine on both sides and need all the help I can get

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Originally Posted by Muleman100

How do plan on making the square holes for the carriage bolts?

I only had a few to drill and shape with a small file. Like Ron says below Mar-k in OK has the inner panel patch panels.

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Originally Posted by padresag

you can buy the replacement edges from that place that supplies bed kits and other things
ron

07-07-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I'm a scrounger if ya'll haven't realized that yet. I started off by trying to find some metal here in town, good luck. Then remembered there is Ingrams truck bodys here in town. They didn't have any metal light enough for me, but said I could dig threw the dumpster. So I went dumpster diving and brought this home. Worked on the LT bedside only, patching rust and pulling dents. I had a hard time getting the pull pins to stick. I was using an extension cord so I eliminated the cord and it worked better, but still had some trouble. Didn't really want to go up this high, but the metal was pretty thin from corrosion. I felt better by eliminating it. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic How do plan on making the square holes for the carriage bolts?

08-28-2009, 10:18 PM	#6
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I have a square file that would work perfectly. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-29-2009, 12:02 AM	#7
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alan, getting the truck loaded on trailer.......See ya in BUMPKINVILLE in the morning

08-29-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Ronnie just left my house after we put his cab mounts and bed on. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-28-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic you can buy the replacement edges from that place that supplies bed kits and other things ron



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