68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"

[jtp67-72]

One more showing rear crossills..will wait till tomorrow to show what I think is going to be a trick filler for that 8" gap....jim

[jtp67-72]

Ok guys ....today's progress....couple of shots of hoops and plates....drilled and tapped crossills......then time to install Mr Porterbuilt stuff.....

[jtp67-72]

But before that install needed to clean shop so I took a couple pics outside 1st
time with bed on....body line close but the shimming will be easy with plate setup......

[jtp67-72]

And then we got Mr P's accuair bracket bolted it with plates welded to front hoops...He designed it to mount on front bed panel lower lip....I just moved 5" rearward and attached to hoops..Before u ask...It's way above the drive shaft....

[jtp67-72]

Then I spent 5 hrs with a little overkill (according to my better half....quote "who's goin to see that"......Answer.....I Will...)..............jim

[Dieselwrencher]

This truck is pretty cool. I like all the subtle fab you're doing to keep people going, what?

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

This truck is pretty cool. I like all the subtle fab you're doing to keep people going, what?

Since u brought up the "what" .....how about a sneek peek at an exhaust idea....imagine this under modified license plate opening and flush with bottom of bumper......yeah it will work....And u are looking at them upside down in his pic..jim

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290974848927...84.m1423.l2649

[oldman3]

That should look sweeeet...Jim

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by oldman3

That should look sweeeet...Jim

hang in there for pics tomorrow....u might want to get a ticket..........bus ticket that is!!!!......lol.....I could use the help!!!......I love this forum just for all the fun were havin ^^^^^..........jim

[ccracin]

Lookin good Jim! Nice work as usual!

[Valhalla]

What a great idea! Although I though Thorbeck was having serious issues supplying product ! I want a few items the have but always says out of stock

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by Valhalla

What a great idea! Although I though Thorbeck was having serious issues supplying product ! I want a few items the have but always says out of stock

And that's 3/16 wall tubing..ordered on tuesday...shipped it snail mail..still got it sat.....actually had jeff thorbeck call me back when i left voicemail..made feel better about online ordering...I had heard same stories......jim

[oldman3]

"it's about time" Very nice set up there Jim, can't wait to see more...Jim

[TacBlade]

You are absolutely an amazing craftsman!!! I thought I was getting some stuff done when I put in my new Grill? LOL!!! F'in Sweet!!!!

[gdavis]

I will be raising my bed also. I want to raise it 6 inches. any hints.

[sduckworth13]

Thats a lot of work you've done with the hoops and plates, looks like a nice way to reduce the extra weight in sheetmetal when raising the bed up.

[sduckworth13]

Nice job on the decorative plates, I wouldn't call it overkill. It shows how much pride you take in your work.

[Strodder]

Nice job.

[72BlckButy]

Nice work and attention to detail.

[oldman3]

Beautiful job, love the detail pieces...Jim

[jtp67-72]

Had company this evening ....but got my trail gear battery trays unwraped...more tomorrow...jim

[jtp67-72]

here's the script on the tailgate...just got it in primer ....more of tail section in next couple of days....these pics aren't real good but more comin....jim

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

here's the script on the tailgate...just got it in primer ....more of tail section in next couple of days....these pics aren't real good but more comin....jim

Very nice work!

[jtp67-72]

A couple better pics.............what a pain this was but worth it when finished I think....valve cover script is so thin ...makes body work real tedious....about 95% done with this one......jim

[mcbassin]

Awesome fab work! You have made a bunch of progress. Keep the pictures coming, BTW, there's no such thing as overkill.