Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"

[ratty 46]

Nicely done - I never liked those seams ...

[Modges'66]

Nice work Mike!
I did similar on my box, Then sandblasted all of the primer from the seams and used SEM panel adhesive that is used for glueing van-sides on (flexible) to fill the seams. It is a sandable adhesive that was a bit pricey, but was easy to work with...It has a cure time of around 2 hours and flowed out like butter. hardly had to sand it!
Also, on another note, I used 67-72 wheel tubs for my box, because they are taller they will allow more drop. Just my observation...

[Modges'66]

BTW, I think that those are some damn-ugly mirrors in those photos. LOL!
Who does all of that work to smooth out the drip-rail the bolts on big, gaudy mirrors? IMO.

[watahyahknow]

prolly because he was putting more importance in the abillity to actually see wats happening behind him
i agree though the mirrors dont look right on the truck

[Mjminino]

I 3rd that!

[Grizz1963]

Laughing here at all you guys commenting.

I actually had a set of large, modern, multi adjustable mirrors that I traded for a folded metal glove box inner, because I will be towing my teardrop trailer, and need good rearward visibility........ Put them on EBay last night, as I have opted for rectangular stainless units in stead, though I would love to have none, or mini peep mirrors.

The truck looks beautiful though.

[Mjminino]

Whats the link to them Grizz?

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Whats the link to them Grizz?

I am guessing you,mean the ones I have on EBay?

The ones I am fitting were from LMC/Top Banana/Whoever.... And are just standard replacement units in Stainless, I kept the standard steel stalks, wanting to paint them black, but may just order some stainless units.

You have PM inbound.

[67cheby]

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

I am going to widen these LMC Truck fenders 4 inches

I didn't want to have 2 seams to weld up on them so I am cutting 4 inches off of the old tubs and welding them on...now only 1 seam !

[Elliot949]

[QUOTE=67cheby;7011650]as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........


OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

I am going to widen these LMC Truck fenders 4 inches

I didn't want to have 2 seams to weld up on them so I am cutting 4 inches off of the old tubs and welding them on...now only 1 seam !

Very nice work...

[oldman3]

Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim

Thanks, the tubs have a weird concaved area right there from the factory

[Modges'66]

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

Mike has built 2 other truck on this board... Here are the threads to both builds... His work and collaboration of other people and suppliers is the best build threads and information you can get... Mike is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on here... He is more than willing to share information with you and will even take the time to call you occasionally to help you work through your questions... The first thread that I posted is the first build he did on here called "Cloud 9" (my personal favorite) and really does go through all his ups and downs, at this point there are 353 pages of pure knowledge...

Second is "Square Peg" and show the refinements that he learned while building Cloud 9...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359678

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5731801

[67cheby]

[quote=Elliot949;7012013]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........


OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL

LOL...yep that's me !

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Very nice work...

thanks man !

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

thanks man !

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

nice work I only looked at the first page, I will go back and go through that, great tips !

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Mike has built 2 other truck on this board... Here are the threads to both builds... His work and collaboration of other people and suppliers is the best build threads and information you can get... Mike is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on here... He is more than willing to share information with you and will even take the time to call you occasionally to help you work through your questions... The first thread that I posted is the first build he did on here called "Cloud 9" (my personal favorite) and really does go through all his ups and downs, at this point there are 353 pages of pure knowledge...

Second is "Square Peg" and show the refinements that he learned while building Cloud 9...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359678

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5731801

Thanks man, I appreciate the kudos !

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

To add to this, use a cutoff wheel aND knock the tops off the previous round of tacks. Gives it all more time to cool, and you can see your next round better. Did this on a beer can thin Mazda with no warpage.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

To add to this, use a cutoff wheel aND knock the tops off the previous round of tacks. Gives it all more time to cool, and you can see your next round better. Did this on a beer can thin Mazda with no warpage.

Thanks for the tips !

[jtp67-72]

No this is fat!!!.........just had to do that!!!....lol......after using two to make one would u ever do any other way???.....I bet not!!!..........jovial jim

[1971 GMC SHORTY]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

No this is fat!!!.........just had to do that!!!....lol......after using two to make one would u ever do any other way???.....I bet not!!!..........jovial jim

Now That's FATTSOOOOO

[joesscamaro]

For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!

the tubs actually have an indented part like that on the top edge, so to get rid of the indented area there you have to come over a little further in that area

[67cheby]

working on the raising the rear inner fenders and keeping them bolt in also mocked up the inner bedside panels . I am considering turning this into a kit to sell ???

[datguy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

working on the raising the rear inner fenders and keeping them bolt in also mocked up the inner bedside panels . I am considering turning this into a kit to sell ???

Id buy one!