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Too many projects!!!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Kevin,
It's looking really good...I've had to catch up on your whole post over the last few hours..(haven't been on the board in a while)... Anyways...I don't suppose you could ship me that front section of bed sheet metal you cut out? ![]() ![]() So either I add...or look for another bed...which down here in Florida..well that's about pointless.... Anyway..keep up the good work, it's nice to see a post for the average builder out there..who can't afford to spend thousands and just wants a nice daily driver.... ![]()
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Sean, I bought a parts truck and may have what you need. I won't know until I pick it up (end of month or first of next month). If it's what you need, you can have it. Shipping will definitely be cheaper, or you can make a road trip to P-Cola.
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Hart_Rod I just remembered why I still have two bed sides laying in my side yard. You needed a few pieces off of them. Sorry it sucks getting old as Porter keeps pointing out to me ![]() Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 03-05-2007 at 10:31 PM. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Just wait til that little one is running around... then you will really feel old!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
So if I have one in high school, does that mean I'm really, really old?!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Well I took a personal day today
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
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How did the bottom of the bed match back up in the rear ? |
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Sorry this is late but.... So to answer your question if I remember right it didn't! The forward lower edge was longer then the rear most section, so I lined it up from the body line down as I was tacking it together and then trimmed off the extra metal. I think I remember using a straight edge to line it up on one plane then snipped off the extra.
PS. If you lower it enough no one will ever see it if left long ![]() Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Kevin,
No worries, ![]() R
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Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Yep much better!
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tooele, Utah
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
its looking good..lover to read your posts..lets me know what im not going to do by myself..lol man i need to learn to weld..lol
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Well I think I have the youngest kid (with my wifes help) working on these trucks
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Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
congrats!!!! i felt the same way when my little one showed up. she likes daddy's green "noisy" truck...
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
congrats!!!!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
has anybody ever tried cutting down the bed sides w/a plasma cutter. i see everyone uses a cutoff wheel.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Slots look sooo good on these trucks.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I personally have never had any luck cutting thin metals with a Plasma, maybe setting were wrong for thing stuff, but it'd cut 3/8" like it was cool.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
used to use a plasma cutter on thin steel and zinkprimed steel at that .... lot of green smoke and headacke and it gave burs too like when you cut steel with gas , you need to move the nozle pretty quick with the thinner steel so a guide would be nice
a anglegrinder is cheaper and in my opinion give cleaner cuts as long as you can get the machine to where you need to be .
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Well yea, I've tried it, but I always overrun the cut or end up with a big hole in it from too much heat.... Haha. You know what, that was with a torch I was thinking about!!!! Nevermind. LMAO
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Nice work trucks really starting to come together gotta love the fun builds..
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
The bed is ready to go back on the frame once it has been cut down. I still have some blocking and touch up on the bed but right now it is in better shape then 98% of beds out their. Sure feels good to have this part done.
So I spent an 8hr day cutting down the bed and tacking it back together. Another 8hr day doing body work and 3hrs today sanding and primming. Altogether I have spent about $150 on sandpaper, body filler and primmer. Kevin LFD Inc. $1117.64 62hrs Last edited by Rokcrln; 03-11-2007 at 05:23 PM. |
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