Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[BAM55]

Thanks guys, your compliments are greatly appreciated.

On a side note I just redid my brake and fuel lines (currently doing fuel lines) with Nicopp tubing. I have to tell you I love that stuff. For anyone that needs to do their brake lines are run a hard lines for fuel, trans, etc. consider using it. Its very easy to work with.

[BAM55]

Well the guys that know me know that I just can’t leave well enough alone. I had to go out and by the new fleetside bedsides.lol

First order of business was to smooth the seams and stake pockets.


Here is a pic of the fleetside bed mocked up.

I also installed the hidden tailgate latches I had from the step side.

This now how I’m raising the bed floor.

[blue57]

Haven't been on here in awhile. Glad to see this one coming together again.

[greystoke]

is the raised square tubing welded at all to the bedside?

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by greystoke

is the raised square tubing welded at all to the bedside?

Nope, the square tubing is bolted to the frame, there are six legs on that square tubing frame in the exact same location where the cross sills would be. The angle strips are raised 3 inches on the bedsides and they bolt to square tubing. So when all is done the bolt will go through the angle strip, wood, and square tubing. The piece of wood in the front of the bed represents the thickness of the bed wood to insure that the bedside lines up with the body line on the cab when its installed.

[ChuckDriver]

Nice!!

[greystoke]

Originally Posted by BAM55

Nope, the square tubing is bolted to the frame, there are six legs on that square tubing frame in the exact same location where the cross sills would be. The angle strips are raised 3 inches on the bedsides and they bolt to square tubing. So when all is done the bolt will go through the angle strip, wood, and square tubing. The piece of wood in the front of the bed represents the thickness of the bed wood to insure that the bedside lines up with the body line on the cab when its installed.

I like that, less work should God forbid someone take out one of those bedsides. Great work Sir!!

[Indian113]

Keep up the Good Work Bamm! Where did you buy those Bedsides?

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by greystoke

I like that, less work should God forbid someone take out one of those bedsides. Great work Sir!!

Don't even think like that.lol

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Keep up the Good Work Bamm! Where did you buy those Bedsides?

Classic Industries. I got a tiny discount from them.

[JML55]

Nice work again, I really like those single headlight cab with the short fleetside bed, looks awesome.

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by JML55

Nice work again, I really like those single headlight cab with the short fleetside bed, looks awesome.

Yeah I do also. My plan was to look for a Cameo or fleetside bed when I first got the truck. Cameo of course was my first choice but I did not like any of the after market beds for the Cameo. Even if you find a Cameo bed the trim, and tailights assembly is more expensive than the bed itself. My second choice was the fleetside beds . I looked for a fleetside box for years and gave up because so many were in awful condition. Turns out I lucked up taking so long to build this thing because now they are available.lol

[Ricky Rodder]

Looking good

[RockinKees]

Great choice going with a Fleetside

I’m glad I’ve got a rock solid longbed, but how is the quality of those bedsides?
I have read different opinions on the web...
They look good tho!

[gotmotors]

Always upping the ante, aren't you? lol. Looks fantastic buddy!
Great choice!

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Great choice going with a Fleetside

I’m glad I’ve got a rock solid longbed, but how is the quality of those bedsides?
I have read different opinions on the web...
They look good tho!

No real complaints about the quality I had to an elongated couple of the holes for the front panel and rear sill but that could be because I purchased those from other companies. Other than that seems to be about 16 gauge steel decent quality

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by gotmotors

Always upping the ante, aren't you? lol. Looks fantastic buddy!
Great choice!

Only for myself.lol

[oldman3]

Bam, nice job so far, will look great when done...Jim

[Kim57]

That is going to look great.
Kim

[Dieselwrencher]

Bam, that is an awesome choice! That looks great. Nice work on the bed floor raising as well.

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Bam, nice job so far, will look great when done...Jim

Originally Posted by Kim57

That is going to look great.
Kim

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Bam, that is an awesome choice! That looks great. Nice work on the bed floor raising as well.

Thanks guys.

[ChuckDriver]

Going to be an awesome Fleetside!

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Going to be an awesome Fleetside!

Thanks

[dsraven]

thats looking pretty sweet Bam. nice to see you back at it. whaddya gonna do with the old box, put another truck under it, build a couch or bbq for the back deck, haha
just curious if it is the angle of the pic but it kinda looks like you may have interference issues with the diff when it goes to bottom out. I am sure it is the pic though, your stuff is always engineered for worst case scenario.

looking awesome, thanks for posting some pics, maybe get me motivated.

[BAM55]

Originally Posted by dsraven

thats looking pretty sweet Bam. nice to see you back at it. whaddya gonna do with the old box, put another truck under it, build a couch or bbq for the back deck, haha
just curious if it is the angle of the pic but it kinda looks like you may have interference issues with the diff when it goes to bottom out. I am sure it is the pic though, your stuff is always engineered for worst case scenario.

looking awesome, thanks for posting some pics, maybe get me motivated.

Its not really the angle of the pic, but no issues with the rear end. It does look like the panhard bar will hit in the pic, but the bottom parallel bar is not attached in that pic which causes the pinion to point upwards. I was working on that area before I took the picture so its a little deceiving for those with a good eye.lol

I do have to widen the tubs due to my narrow rearend other than that all is well. I was really worried that the bedsides would hit the tires but I have a nice clearance. I got too happy and went to fit the tubs and no way. I widened them 2 inches I'm just finishing up the welding and metal finish.

The old bed went to my buddy Donnie (57 with jag front and rear build posted here). I also gave him the rear fenders and steps. I have to get rid of some stuff and make room and keep the wife happy.