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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Awesome... Can we get a few more shots of the forming dies? Take the halves apart and show the edges and what the bolts are threaded into please. Must have a smooth radius on the edges?
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
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Great work, I have been following with interest.
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
You come up with some pretty cool ideas. Looks great.
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
you know everyone here is going to want to borrow that form now to do their own.
that form will have it's own thread on who has it next just like the old "where's the chicken?" thread that lasted forever. nice work
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
That is absolutely amazing ,you need to manufacture molds for repop parts .
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
that's some very nice work - very glad you decided to document it for us - thanks!
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Awesome technique, looks perfect
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I get excited when I'm able to weld two pieces of metal together without huge globs of weld to grind back off. I feel so rookie compared to your skills. Great amazing skills. If there were an award given for the innovation of the month/year, you would get my vote... or for fab skills, for original ideas, for.... you get the picture.
Moderator's we have a truck of the month vote contest... why not start one for best (current) fab work, or better yet, best (maybe most helpful) innovative idea of the month? |
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Simply amazing! Looks like it was always there!! You sir, need a tv show...would get better ratings then any of the rest of them
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
+1 this is A very cool thread. Glad to see the level of detail your going to. Awesome work!
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Hats off to you Sir bar none the best ive seen .
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Holy moly. Nice work dude!!
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Just when I think you've reached peak bad-ass-ism, you raise the bar! I've had a rather extensive educational experience, and I learned about brain-hemisphere integration and its influence on creativity. Your skills demonstrate a very high degree of that property. I'm not bad at that sort of thing, but I am a rank amateur in comparison. 'Outside the box'?- how about 'building a whole new box, and then thinking outside of that!'
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
awesome
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Amazing work.
Everything looks factory fresh. Can I have it? Pleeease |
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
very nice.. great work.
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I've been asked for more details on the side markers.
First I marked out the location. ![]() Then I cut out a hole with a cut off wheel like this. ![]() Then used a die grinder to open up the corners to prevent tearing. ![]() Then reached behind the bedside with the back half of the form, aligned one bolt for starters. ![]() Then aligned all the bolts. Stood back and carefully checked to make sure the form was straight and I wasn't going to press it in crooked. ![]() Then slowly tighten the bolts evenly. ![]() Until it is bottomed out. ![]() Then remove the form and clean up the hole like it originally was. ![]() Install the light to complete the process. ![]() Here are some pictures of the form I quickly made at work. ![]() ![]() ![]() Im more than willing to lend to form out to any member than needs to use it...
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Proof that it is a real "farm truck"
Too bad the original owner buffed of the door lettering before junking it. It would have been even cooler to display it still. Oh well, I plan on lettering the doors with my own metal shaping/ fabrication company logo. ![]()
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
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I can also take care of that door logo for you. PM me if you are interested.
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Simply amazing.
Outstanding in my books! |
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Very creative.
Did you use some sort of anti seize or lube to help with the forming? |
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I used a little bit of grease to aid in the removal of the form, not so much as to help press it together. The bolts have plenty of tonnage to do the job.
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Very nice Tony !
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Nice work!
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Are there any plans for tailgate renovation / dent removal or is it good to go? I can't tell from the photos. I am starting on mine and it is a bear with the thickness of the steel. I appreciate your build and the quantity and quality of information and photos. I will be shortening my LWB in the next few months and will definitely try your method starting with the bed floor. Thank you for sharing.
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