MY build thread...

[shortbed70]

Theres alot of stock suspended trucks on the site some lower than mine.When using cpp or other aftermarket trailing arm x members they take care of several issues like exhaust cutouts already done,raised mount location for arms and flat bottom and bigger bridge on top for drive shaft clearence...BUT Im cheap so I am cutting and welding on mine and if the thing vibrates some Ill just raise it so it doesnt . I actually got something done today I cut off my roll pan so I can start to set the gaps on the gate to weld closed. I also sold my 16' flat deck trailer for what I paid for it back to the same guy I got it from and am going to get my new 20' wednesday evening I hope. Pics this weekend of some progress.

[shortbed70]

Thanks captainfab I am feeling alot better and putting some weight back on and trying to be alittle healthier so as to avoid that again. I love this site and the people on it.....I cant stay away

[shortbed70]

PROGRESS.......
Skined the tailgate or de-skined and centered in the hole and tacked into place. Didnt like the way the rear corner of quarter came out so I cut it out and used the factory edge to line up a little better. Now I need a piece of sheet metal for the inside to finish it out and some 1"x1" tubing to make a frame to weld in between the inner and outer skin. I am trying to get this thing in primer before it gets too cold...And my new trailer I just picked up.

[baggedout81]

SWEET,looks allot better on the computer than a phone

Ditching the whole tailgate i think is the way to go.Gonna be clean lines Just gona have to figure out something w/ the roll pan.It's amazing how much stuff has been REused.If only the people before would have used it the way it was SUPPOSED it.

Gonna be allot of blocking in the future.Progress is gonna start to speed up here that is getting colder.Spending allot more time in the garage

Cant wait to start cutting up on mine

[shortbed70]

Yea Mark thats why I'm hustling trying to get it done. The bed panel behind the garage is going to donate its better half for the build so That makes Four trucks so far to make one truck. Hopefully I can get the other side welded togather this weekend since I cant sell the thing.

[baggedout81]

Sucks that gona have to cut up that bed.Oh i'm for sure right after it's cut off an welded in someone will be looking for one for sure.

Using every available part that can be used.

I need to finish up on the arms also.I'll be over this weekend.Bust out some work

[shortbed70]

Probably going to work friday night.

[shortbed70]

Yea more progress. Got the gate all welded at least the outside anyway and got my power steering adaptor from ccaptainfab Thanks,so the box is mounted. I will have more pics tonight after alot of grinding....Moving forward at a snails pace!!!

[Alan's Classic]

[QUOTE=shortbed70;4291906]Yea more progress. Got the gate all welded at least the outside anyway and got my power steering adaptor from ccaptainfab Thanks,so the box is mounted. I will have more pics tonight after alot of grinding....Moving forward at a snails pace!!![/QUOTE]

A snails pace is progress, unless the snail is sliding backwards. J/K ..........Lookin' good!

[shortbed70]

Yea now that the bed is getting close to being done I am getting excited and ready to see this thing on the frame again and I have to make room for the wifes car and a friends car in the shop so I have to hussle. Thanks Alan for the encouragement. I am going to try to get the front sheet metal hung this week and the bed on the truck. On top of all that I have to work at my mother in laws place doing some painting and construction to get her moved in by saterday or earlier...Wish me luck!

[baggedout81]

Yezzzzer

[daverod]

Every little bit helps get you that much closer. Looking good.

[shortbed70]

Daverod,Thanks yea forward progress means theres something. Heres the latest. Bed metal work Is close to being done minus the inside of tailgate and making the front of the bed match the contour of the cab. Here you go.

[fryco]

I just looked threw your build thread, wow nice work. Now I see why you were asking about my tailgate!!! lol!!!

[shortbed70]

Yea Fryco Im trying to smooth everything and reusing alot and scavanging alot also. I think Im going to end up using my old roll pan and just putting a patch in where the old tail lights are and run something different maybe the flush mount lights or phantom lights...Hey thanks for looking at the build.

[shortbed70]

Well heres todays progress. Time to get down baby....

[baggedout81]

Ahhh just cut into it.It will be ok

Cant wait to see this thing move an go up/down w/o using shop air

[shortbed70]

Well one fenders on more tweaking needed to fit just right.

[shortbed70]

Heres the latest. clip almost done and bagged out and full lift.

[shortbed70]

First off thanks for everyones comments. Now I am making the brackets to mount the valves for the rear ,need to find another union to weld into the bottom of the tank for drain valves and finish the rear. Its getting closer by the day. I can almost hear it rumble and smell the smoke from the tires when its done...AND even if I have a total air system failure I can still drive it to where I have to. A cigerette pack on its side will not fit under the front crossmember.

[shortbed70]

Well no progress kinda stalled right now (weather) but I bought a new used 16 gallon fuel cell with a sending unit for $60. Now I need to get the other one out and install this one. And picked up some axle straps for it for $28 for 4.

[baggedout81]

TTT 4 putting the bed on.

[shortbed70]

Well my power steering stuff came in just need the fittings for the box,fab a mount for the tank and either get a short waterpump or run some spacers. I havent decided yet but would like a new pump and some different pullies to go with.

[shortbed70]

Well got the powersteering pump mounted and the lines to the resivior run (need fitting for the box now???) Also put the bed back on it for the first time in almost two years its in its final place where it will stay... Heres the pics! Comments welcome!! And before you say it the bed isnt shimmed where the wood should be so its lines are off...

[daverod]

So why doesnt your bed line up. Looks like progress to me. You'll be driving soon. Bet you can wait to start doing the body work on that bed.