Tootsie build for my mother with cancer

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Ok so I started last week on the inner bed sides and the rear inner fenders. I used 3/4 inch box on top of the one inch box I used for the sub frame so that the metal would flush mount with the wood. I am happy with the way it turned out, but I am planning on redoing the metal on the top of the fender because I got it a little to hot and warped it while I was welding, so I need to fix it. Other than that I am happy with the way it turned out. What do you guys think.

Are you hammering your welds? That welded seem is going to wrap (shrink) no matter what, so before you do it over, try stretching it.
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[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by jlaird

Are you hammering your welds? That welded seem is going to wrap (shrink) no matter what, so before you do it over, try stretching it.
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I have already hammered and dolied the heck out of it. I know you will get some shrinkage but in my mind there is too much on this piece of metal

[superflysteiny]

My old man told me to leave it the hell alone and use some filler but I have a hard time doing that

[R.A.D]

now thats cool!

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

My old man told me to leave it the hell alone and use some filler but I have a hard time doing that

I know what you mean. I'm the same way. How long a stitch weld you doing? I do about 3/4 inch, then grind smooth, then hammer. It's been working out good. I kind of just recently learned this.
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[superflysteiny]

Were I screwed up was i sectioned the fender in the center I only had to extend the fender 2 inches. When I put it back together I dont think it was flat that combined with the shrinkage and there you have it the metal warped in the center. I am going to cut the next fender on the end and lower the heat a little. I use the same technique you use. See how it works. I am always trying to get better.

[67cheby]

i only spot weld panels like that 2 spot welds, skip, 2 spot welds.......

[65Pickup]

I've been trying to figure out this discussion on warpage, completely missed the fenders...awesome style. Tootsies burnouts will look amazing as the smoke flows thru those holes!! Your Dad's probably not too wrong on the fix, but I trust you'll get it right.

[superflysteiny]

You guys no I just want the metal to be as close to perfect as possible. I dont want alot of filler on this truck.

[R.A.D]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

You guys no I just want the metal to be as close to perfect as possible. I dont want alot of filler on this truck.

hey thanks for looking in on my build i appreciate that.

you've always gone for perfection. and that is to be admired. if you tack every two inches and come come back and piggyback your welds until you have it completely welded. this gives the metal a chance to cool and will reduce if not eliminate the distortion

[stepside83]

any progress, hope all is well

[Bowtie468]

Wow, that some really nice work !
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[Mad Rods]

Truck looking sweet!!!!!
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[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by R.A.D

hey thanks for looking in on my build i appreciate that. Hay man no problem super clean build. I love it

you've always gone for perfection. and that is to be admired. if you tack every two inches and come come back and piggyback your welds until you have it completely welded. this gives the metal a chance to cool and will reduce if not eliminate the distortion

Thanks man I did that but I think the cender sagged in the center when I put the two pieces together on the second fender I did not have this problem.

Originally Posted by stepside83

any progress, hope all is well

Here are the update pics hope you like them

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Wow, that some really nice work !
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Thanks same to you

=Mad Rods;5425394]Truck looking sweet!!!!!
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Thanks I kind of like it

[superflysteiny]

Ok I have not cut the top of the drivers side fender yet to redo the metal but I will this week. I have a few more fitment issues I have to fix with the passanger side then i will do the trim around the gas tank and the rear of the bed then off to body and paint, I am ordering the motor today we are looking to make 700 to 800 hp at the wheels

[Bennett68C10]

That bed looks sick, you do really nice work. The motor you are planning is going to be a beast. This is going to be a crazy ass truck, I can't wait to see it done.

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

That bed looks sick, you do really nice work. The motor you are planning is going to be a beast. This is going to be a crazy ass truck, I can't wait to see it done.

Thanks man the bed has been a real challange for me but I am getting it. I am glad you like it.

[big_al_71]

Eric the bedwork looks terrific....

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Eric the bedwork looks terrific....

Thanks Al I know its not exactly like the rendering but I think it ties in well with the truck

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Thanks man the bed has been a real challange for me but I am getting it. I am glad you like it.

Like it, I LOVE IT. I wish I could send you mine to do lol.

[superflysteiny]

Thanks man, you would have a ton of money in shipping

[67cheby]

Looking great !

[truckmanloco]

DUDE, the bed looks *****in even better than what i had pictured in my head.

[superflysteiny]

Thanks brother

[oldman3]

That bed looks so sweeeet, can't wait to see it finished....Jim