"Old Olive" 1970 C10 porterbuilt build

[69short]

That looks good. I like the hinged center section

[randomco]

Cut the bedfloor out today!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by randomco

Cut the bed floor out today!

You're killing it Josh! Won't be long until you have some ChubTubz to cover up those "skinny" little tires, ....

[Xeen]

That is slicker than snot on a doorknob.

[69short]

Awesome !

[randomco]

Test fitting the bedfloor!

[69short]

That's badass man. Good job on that bedfloor. How did you figure out the length for the gas struts that holds up the hinged section? Happen to have a part number?

[randomco]

Originally Posted by 69short

That's badass man. Good job on that bedfloor. How did you figure out the length for the gas struts that holds up the hinged section? Happen to have a part number?

Thanks man. I went to a local Leer store (the company that makes camper shells and tonneau covers) and picked out some of the longest gas struts they had, like 36" extended, 80lbs of force each. Took them home and played with positions until I was happy. I bought 4 - 90 degree ball tip mounts for the struts. Then found out they hit my frame notch when closed. I took them back and ended up with some that are 20" extended and 120 lbs of force each. Played around again until they lifted the center to where I needed it to and tacked them on.

I can get you part numbers and measurements if you need them.

[69short]

Originally Posted by randomco

Thanks man. I went to a local Leer store (the company that makes camper shells and tonneau covers) and picked out some of the longest gas struts they had, like 36" extended, 80lbs of force each. Took them home and played with positions until I was happy. I bought 4 - 90 degree ball tip mounts for the struts. Then found out they hit my frame notch when closed. I took them back and ended up with some that are 20" extended and 120 lbs of force each. Played around again until they lifted the center to where I needed it to and tacked them on.

I can get you part numbers and measurements if you need them.

That gives me a good idea of what i need. No need for part numbers. Keep up the good work!

[mooseknuckles]

man that's awesome

[Newtz67]

Badass

[randomco]

[jmedero]

Looks soooo stinking cool man.

[Hart_Rod]

Introducing #ChubTubz - CT47's

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Introducing #ChubTubz - CT47's

NICE

[randomco]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Introducing #ChubTubz - CT47's

Can't wait to get them!!

[knomadd]

That's cool! I bet the bed floor is still heavy as hell!

[randomco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

That's cool! I bet the bed floor is still heavy as hell!

It's still pretty heavy yes! It's actually heavier now with the new bed support frame haha.

[randomco]

See a video of the bedfloor in action here https://instagram.com/p/6_gF8qBdYD/

[69short]

You should add a valve and put air struts on there. Then you could flip a switch to raise it. Either way it's badass. Good work

[randomco]

Originally Posted by 69short

You should add a valve and put air struts on there. Then you could flip a switch to raise it. Either way it's badass. Good work

I considered using electric actuators but my battery will be relocatea under the bed and I'd hate to get a dead battery and not be able to get at it! Thanks man, I'm happy with how it's turning out

[Advanced Design]

That works really well! Nice job, enjoying the build. Thanks for sharing the video.

[knomadd]

So... just curious, how do you plan on lifting it when you have the tubz in place?

[randomco]

Originally Posted by knomadd

So... just curious, how do you plan on lifting it when you have the tubz in place?

I'll install one of those flush mount boat latches that flip up and use it as a pull.

[randomco]

Put the Boyd Welding tank in and set it up so the filler neck is flush with the bedfloor.