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dieselarmy13 · 04-13-2008, 06:22 AM

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ok im sorry so if these isnt the best couch ever
check it out here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...74#post2674574

Alright, why am I not cool enough to view all of the cool private stuff on this secret board? Do I need a ring or something?

Red_69 · 04-13-2008, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

ok im sorry so if these isnt the best couch ever
check it out here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...74#post2674574

It won't let me access the page. Am I doing something wrong?

gdhall_1999 · 04-13-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Alright, why am I not cool enough to view all of the cool private stuff on this secret board? Do I need a ring or something?

No it's over on "the dark side" its the more adult side of the board. They discontinude giving acsess until further notice (whice has been at least as long as i've been on the board) a lot of us can't view it. later, and red, welcome to the board, and cool bench

Red_69 · 04-13-2008, 03:47 PM

Thanks gdhhall!

GRIMSS · 04-13-2008, 03:50 PM

that is very cool.

rod86 · 04-13-2008, 04:31 PM

thats awsome , and welcome to the board...

c10crazy · 04-13-2008, 04:42 PM

Red 69- that is so cool!

northerngmc · 04-13-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_69

If you want to make one, let me know. I learned a few valuable tips that will make it easier for the next guy.

Yes please tips, tricks, show us how you put it together.....

Red_69 · 04-13-2008, 08:59 PM

Well, here goes. First use a chalkline or straightedge to mark a line about a quarter inch in front of the vertical box braces across the bed. Cut the floor and the underlying braces by any means neccessary. I used a cutoff wheel and a sawzall. After you get through the floor, start cutting the bedside about a quarter inch in front of the vertical bed brace from the inside of the box.
Go across the bedrail, then straight down the bedside all the way to the bottom.

Now remove the bulkhead bolts and break the spotwelds. You'll need to trim the top rail of the bulkhead a little bit to fit nicely to the portion of the bed you just cut off. Bolt the bulkhead to the vertical box braces using the bolts you just took out of it.

Now here's where I screwed up the first time. I reinforced the back (wallside) of the bulkhead and drilled it on 16" centers to use like 16 or 20 big lag bolts. While this is fine to do, the weight of whatever is on the tailgate pulls on the vertical box braces. The thing to do is use the lag bolts in the bulkhead but ALSO drill a hole near the top of the stake pocket and use a good size lag bolt in each. They will obviously have to go in at an angle, but that's where the weight hangs from. There were no studs behind my box braces so I had to cut drywall and put in blocking. I plan on fixing it when I redo the shop.

When it comes to lighting it up, I hid an outlet behind the bumper. For the taillights, I gutted the taillight housings and screwed in one of those 4 bulb Christmas light strings in each one. For my tailgate lights and license plate light, I'm running them off a puck lighting transformer.

If you have any more questions, let me know.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Very cool....

72BlckButy · 04-14-2008, 04:27 AM

That is sweet!

04-13-2008, 03:47 PM	#29
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04-13-2008, 03:50 PM	#30
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04-13-2008, 04:31 PM	#31
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Coolest shop couch ever(to me) thats awsome , and welcome to the board... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

04-13-2008, 04:42 PM	#32
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Coolest shop couch ever(to me) Red 69- that is so cool! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

04-13-2008, 08:59 PM	#34
Red_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 160	Re: Coolest shop couch ever(to me) Well, here goes. First use a chalkline or straightedge to mark a line about a quarter inch in front of the vertical box braces across the bed. Cut the floor and the underlying braces by any means neccessary. I used a cutoff wheel and a sawzall. After you get through the floor, start cutting the bedside about a quarter inch in front of the vertical bed brace from the inside of the box. Go across the bedrail, then straight down the bedside all the way to the bottom. Now remove the bulkhead bolts and break the spotwelds. You'll need to trim the top rail of the bulkhead a little bit to fit nicely to the portion of the bed you just cut off. Bolt the bulkhead to the vertical box braces using the bolts you just took out of it. Now here's where I screwed up the first time. I reinforced the back (wallside) of the bulkhead and drilled it on 16" centers to use like 16 or 20 big lag bolts. While this is fine to do, the weight of whatever is on the tailgate pulls on the vertical box braces. The thing to do is use the lag bolts in the bulkhead but ALSO drill a hole near the top of the stake pocket and use a good size lag bolt in each. They will obviously have to go in at an angle, but that's where the weight hangs from. There were no studs behind my box braces so I had to cut drywall and put in blocking. I plan on fixing it when I redo the shop. When it comes to lighting it up, I hid an outlet behind the bumper. For the taillights, I gutted the taillight housings and screwed in one of those 4 bulb Christmas light strings in each one. For my tailgate lights and license plate light, I'm running them off a puck lighting transformer. If you have any more questions, let me know. __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4

04-13-2008, 09:06 PM	#35
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Coolest shop couch ever(to me) Very cool.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-14-2008, 04:27 AM	#36
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