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[Low Elco]

Really coming along! Truck looks great! Glad you're ok with your back!

[gdavis]

Waiting on parts. The check is in the mail. Ever heard that. Still nursing my back. but better now. so I guess it is wise that the parts did not come yet. For I am getting in a hurry now.

[Mustard72]

Glad to hear your back is doing better. Sometimes slow parts deliveries can be a Godsend.

[gdavis]

yes I know ,, but it doesn't fuel my working habit.

[gdavis]

Today I received one of my parts. Back up lights for a step side bed. Well, they were wrong to say the least. I hope I can return them for a refund.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today I received one of my parts. Back up lights for a step side bed. Well, they were wrong to say the least. I hope I can return them for a refund.

that just sucks. hope you can return it

[gdavis]

There will be a refund, but the lights will not have to be returned. thanks Dean
Today I painted the backing plate for the step side back up lights.
I painted the angle strips for the bed (supports for the wood floor). after I drilled and square holed the holes for the stove bolts.
I am trying to find a place local to have the angle covers chromed and the bed strips.
I will post pictures tomorrow.

[gdavis]

Today I mocked up the bed supports. You can see I have a helper to craw under the fender to tighten and loosen the bolts as needed. He can get in there easier than I can. I tacked welded the supports and took it out of the truck, then I welded it complete. I was still 1 inch off so I squared it up with straps. it is square now. I still need to weld three more supports to the frame. I am using 1''x2'' square tubing for my supports. I will use the same for the legs to the truck frame and bolt in place to the frame.
Here are a few pictures of the work thus far. Also painted the step side back up light brackets black again. Still need a couple more coats of the black. Not as shinny as I like them to be.

[Mustard72]

Always good to have help. So that frame is for the bed floor?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Always good to have help. So that frame is for the bed floor?

Yes it is. I am raising my bed floor 5 1/2 inches. I like the way the step side bed looks with a smaller box.

[gdavis]

I did repaint the brackets. Now they are really sweet. I hope to finish the bed supports tomorrow. I have a little to do over at a friends house. Helping him with his railings on his 2 nd story. I built the home 5 years ago. He is still not living in it. He lives in Boston, Mass. So I watch out for him.

[gdavis]

Well, today my son came over and I helped him do a brake job on his 2006 3/4 ton 4x4 disk all the way around. So I did not get to work on my truck again. But, I did get a few parts that came in.
gaskets for the outside door handles
locks and keys for the outside and ignition.
ignition switch and bezel
chrome bolts for the steps

[Dean'smeanmachine]

sweet

[gdavis]

thanks dean. I hope to have some time tomorrow to install the outside door handles. and the locks and ignition switch.

[Number98]

Looking really great!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Number98

Looking really great!

thanks guy. This makes the third day I did not turn a wrench on the old girl.

[gdavis]

Well, today was a bust. I went to install the ignition and door locks and found that the keys would not work on the ignition. I ordered a three set match. Two doors and ignition set. Now I have to wait until they send e another set.

[gdavis]

well, today in installed the drivers side door handle. Waiting for the gaskets and locks to come in so I can do the other side.

[kgmunro]

Wow what a great build! You have inspired me to go work on my truck now! I will be watching yours!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by kgmunro

Wow what a great build! You have inspired me to go work on my truck now! I will be watching yours!

Thanks. it takes a lot of work but the end result is worth the wait.

[gdavis]

Well, today I had another set of back up lights and mounting brackets for the step side bed that came in the mail.
They were great being used and 46 years old. So I sand blasted them, primed and painted them gloss black.

[gdavis]

Today I mounted the back up light brackets and the lights.

[Xeen]

It's lookin' good George, did you order some new reverse light lenses and chain cover so that chain doesn't tear up your paint?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

It's lookin' good George, did you order some new reverse light lenses and chain cover so that chain doesn't tear up your paint?

No but they are on my next order list. I have been very busy lately with side jobs that helps me with the parts. I am glad that you are still around. Have you done anything on your build lately. I went over to your build and there was nothing posted. Talk to you soon George

[Mustard72]

We're just all waiting for you to get done first, George.

Gonna be pretty dang sharp when you finish up these final touches. Twas wondering about the chains, too, but not being a stepside guy, I didn't know what you guys did with those.