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Old 04-19-2015, 09:48 AM   #26
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I made the jig because I plan on doing a few of these trucks. You know how us carpenters think.... make it easy to repeat the process.
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Old 04-19-2015, 08:04 PM   #27
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Started cutting the front of the bed.
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Old 04-19-2015, 08:06 PM   #28
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Old 04-19-2015, 08:37 PM   #29
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Great work on the bed.
I assume you remove the middle stake pocket also?
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Old 04-19-2015, 08:52 PM   #30
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Great work on the bed.
I assume you remove the middle stake pocket also?
Thanks. I will be removing the stake pocket. Haven't don't it yet though.
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Old 04-19-2015, 09:31 PM   #31
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That's great fabrication !!!
How will you do the frame ??
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Old 04-20-2015, 12:05 AM   #32
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That's great fabrication !!!
How will you do the frame ??

I am planning on pulling the cab off so I will cut under that cab. If I wasnt pulling the cab I would then cut right behind it.
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Old 04-22-2015, 11:33 PM   #33
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Worked on the front of the bed tonight. Slowly getting there.
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Old 05-10-2015, 01:06 PM   #34
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Made some seat brackets to lower my bench about 2 inches. It uses all the same bolt holes so if you ever want to go back to the stock brackets its no problem. I kept the bench with a good rake to it still so its nice and comfortable.
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Old 08-28-2015, 10:56 PM   #35
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I havent posted for awhile but Ive been busy. Installed some new rockers.
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:12 PM   #36
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Removed all the body, bed, fenders.... getting ready to cut the frame.
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:13 PM   #37
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Frame cut, fishplate added to the back. Then frame sandblasted.
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:14 PM   #38
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Core support sandblasted and powder coated
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:19 PM   #39
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Tearing down the 402 to freshen it up. Nothing crazy here, just want decent power and reliable. I want to make this truck as close to a daily driver as possible.
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Old 08-28-2015, 11:22 PM   #40
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Got my vintage air in... should stay nice and cool next summer.
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Old 10-12-2015, 02:05 AM   #41
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Ive been busy but still plugging away. Engine rebuilt, transmission painted....both installed. Epoxy primered the cab.
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Old 10-12-2015, 02:31 AM   #42
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I CANT believe you cut such a nice bed.............
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Old 10-12-2015, 04:14 AM   #43
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That is going to be a very nice truck. Following along….
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Old 10-12-2015, 10:18 PM   #44
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I forgot to mention that the cab was sandblasted. Im going with Ridler 695 20". Cant wait til to get her on the road.
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Old 10-12-2015, 10:32 PM   #45
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Nice work and you're moving along quickly.
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Old 10-12-2015, 11:42 PM   #46
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Hello neighbor,

Back in the day we de-chromed them and now we put the two tone paint and trim back on. Don't know what we were thinking back then.

It is always best to work on our own projects. Enjoy the journey.

Think about starting a build thread for it.
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:03 AM   #47
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Can I move this thread to a build thread or do I start over?
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Old 10-13-2015, 07:57 AM   #48
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Can I move this thread to a build thread or do I start over?
One of the admins or moderators can move it.
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Old 10-13-2015, 12:24 PM   #49
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Can I move this thread to a build thread or do I start over?
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Old 11-15-2015, 11:05 AM   #50
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I like this shot…shows how you cut it different on the inside and the outside…that should give you a better seam on the front and easier to bondo. Am I right.?

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