ford & ih trucks

[dalbers]

Hey jmlcolorado, did you just cut the bed floor and braces out? If not, how did you do it? Thanks

[jmlcolorado]

Originally Posted by dalbers

Hey jmlcolorado, did you just cut the bed floor and braces out? If not, how did you do it? Thanks

I haven't got that far yet, but yes, the bed floor is cut out. I will end up building another sub floor at the finish height using square tubing. Then i will put in a wood floor. The plan is to make the floor look as 1 piece but the center 3 feet of so will be hinged at the front and on hydraulic lifters so i can raise it up to fuel up and show the rear suspension. It will likely provide access for the tanks and valves too.

The stock bracing will remain in place except 1 which will be relocated to provide placement for the fuel cell at the rear of the frame.

[dalbers]

Did you drill out all the spot welds?

[jmlcolorado]

Originally Posted by dalbers

Did you drill out all the spot welds?

HA! I started to but i only made it about 7 in before i gave up on that.
I ended up using a metal blade on a skil saw to cut the whole floor with about 1 1/2" remaining around the whole bed. Eventually i should cut the rest off by drilling the spot wleds but thats gonna take forever and there will be TONS of holes to fill and grind.

[pugs]

dalbers, did ya get it outside with the bed on
jml, would luve to see pics of your with the front fenders sitting on it.

i did start a build thread for my ih

[jmlcolorado]

Originally Posted by pugs

dalbers, did ya get it outside with the bed on
jml, would luve to see pics of your with the front fenders sitting on it.

i did start a build thread for my ih

Id pull it out and snap a few but i moved the engine back on the cab 12 inches and the cab about the same. So the wheels wont line up anywhere close to the fenders. Guess i could rig it up to look like there supposed to be there

[dalbers]

Originally Posted by pugs

dalbers, did ya get it outside with the bed on
jml, would luve to see pics of your with the front fenders sitting on it.

i did start a build thread for my ih

I haven't been able to get it outside for a shot yet pugs. I'll be gone for a little over a week so the soonest I'll be able to get to it is probably the weekend of the 21st.
I saw your thread, I'll get one started when I get back and can get some good shots of mine! Keep after it

[jmlcolorado]

Originally Posted by dalbers

I haven't been able to get it outside for a shot yet pugs. I'll be gone for a little over a week so the soonest I'll be able to get to it is probably the weekend of the 21st.
I saw your thread, I'll get one started when I get back and can get some good shots of mine! Keep after it

Im lookin forward to seeing your build thread!