A real BadSeed

[Bomp]

Taking notes on the Toyota door latches.
Killer metal skills too.

[MarleyMarvelous]

In this picture you can see the inner structure (sitting on the door) that I welded inside the door to add a little strength to the area

[MarleyMarvelous]

I'm considering a modern style inner door handle. i bought these on the cheap, and was only planning on using them for mock up, but, 2 sets came in the package, so I may sand the other set and paint them. Not 100% on these.

[MarleyMarvelous]

I got the seat rack from a 2001 Chevy crew cab and made a few adjustments to the legs and hand control. The seat wound up being kicked back a little more, lower in the back and easier to adjust. I plan on tucking in the adjuster handle in against the seat.

[MarleyMarvelous]

I can't believe I've made it to a second page.

[MarleyMarvelous]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Taking notes on the Toyota door latches.
Killer metal skills too.

Thanks Bomp!

[MarleyMarvelous]

When I got the frame back I went right to work. I borrowed a friend's plasma cutter, and fell in love. Now I'm saving all my change to buy one.

[cornerstone]

You make me brave

[cornerstone]

Please tell me that you haven't done all this work in a week. I need to feel somewhat good about myself......

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Please tell me that you haven't done all this work in a week. I need to feel somewhat good about myself......

I know the feeling!!

[Chumly223]

Mad welding fab skills

[goldenburb]

I love the look...
That color looks like my build..lol

[tinydb84]

Lots of really nice work! Love the dash.

[MarleyMarvelous]

I live in San Diego. It seems like everyone on the streets is always distracted and trying to kill me. So, I prefer to keep this truck as drive-able as possible. My wife will be driving it as well as me. Well, that's the idea anyways. She likes to ride more than drive. But a bucket list item in my life is to drive this truck coast to coast on Route 66 and take in as much America as I can along the way. I also plan on sneaking it into a booth at SEMA after it's done, but we shall see. Gotta have goals right?

[MarleyMarvelous]

One of my earliest memories of this truck I was standing on the seat holding onto the steering wheel and I put my mouth on it. While gross, that puts me at around 3 or 4 years old. Playin in dad's truck. Now, I have that truck, and steering wheel in my garage. Memories like that are steering this build a certain direction in some ways. I'm going to use the OEM steering wheel, but I will be modifying it to a smaller size. Then, I will have the grip wrapped to match the seat.

[MarleyMarvelous]

Here's kind of a step by step in pictures. It doesn't look like I removed much, but the wheel feels and looks a lot smaller.

[MarleyMarvelous]

Progress.

[MarleyMarvelous]

Even more sure now.

[casey g]

Originally Posted by MarleyMarvelous

Even more sure now.

what size are you wanting to run

[MarleyMarvelous]

Originally Posted by casey g

what size are you wanting to run

22" front and back. Did you shorten that axle? If so how much?

[casey g]

Originally Posted by MarleyMarvelous

22" front and back. Did you shorten that axle? If so how much?

We ordered a ford 9 inch for the truck. Wheel face to wheel face was 54 inches. They reason I asked about what size is there was another build with the same wheels and he was selling his. I'll see if I can find the link. Pretty sure he was 22/22

[Bennett68C10]

Awesome build! You have some crazy metal shaping skills. Love the rendering too, cant wait to see more!

[MarleyMarvelous]

I'm using tools I've never used and doing things I've never done before on this truck. I try to learn something everyday, but when I'm in the garage I learn the most.

[MarleyMarvelous]

Porterbuilt hood hinges.

[Rochlow]

love the defrost vents and smooth cowl.

Would you consider making some of the defrost vents to sell?