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Kim57 · 07-17-2008, 01:28 AM

I need to make the roll pan for the bed that I built and need some opinions on what you guys think will look the best.
When I build it I plan on welding to the bed and not having a seam where it buts. Thanks for any input you have on this.
Kim

weldvair@embarqmail. · 07-17-2008, 08:26 AM

I'll vote for it bending verticle.....Don

CAL 58 GMC · 07-17-2008, 10:05 AM

How about a fill panel from the bottom of the fenders following the contour of the fender under the bed.

Kim57 · 07-17-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

How about a fill panel from the bottom of the fenders following the contour of the fender under the bed.

I was thinking that same thing but don't know how to make the curve and keep the round corner of the bed. I may have to experiment and see what I can come up with.
I added a couple pics of what I think you mean Cal.
Kim

mylow53 · 07-17-2008, 12:46 PM

cut some exaust pipe to get your curve...
curve is the best choice since your dominate object is rounded you need to complement it not compete with it

Kim57 · 07-17-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mylow53

cut some exaust pipe to get your curve...
curve is the best choice since your dominate object is rounded you need to complement it not compete with it

I think I've come up with a solution to my problem on it. I'm having some 1" tube bent to match the contour of the rear fender and then I will have to weld some 16 gauge sheet in-between to make the roll pan. This should keep my rounded corners and help everything to flow nicely.
Kim

BlueJeep · 07-17-2008, 04:42 PM

What's the radius at the back corners of your bed? Just looking at the pictures, I'd think 1" tubing is too small and you'd need something like 1.5" or 1.75" -- keeping in mind I'm just looking at the pictures.

1" tubing will only give you 1/2" radius if you weld the sheetmetal at the tangents of the tube to form your 90 degree angle (hope that makes sense).

Kim57 · 07-17-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

What's the radius at the back corners of your bed? Just looking at the pictures, I'd think 1" tubing is too small and you'd need something like 1.5" or 1.75" -- keeping in mind I'm just looking at the pictures.

1" tubing will only give you 1/2" radius if you weld the sheetmetal at the tangents of the tube to form your 90 degree angle (hope that makes sense).

Its 1". I took a piece of the leftover corner from the bed to my steel guy and 1" will work just fine.
Thanks for the concern though.
Kim

07-17-2008, 01:28 AM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Need Some Opinions I need to make the roll pan for the bed that I built and need some opinions on what you guys think will look the best. When I build it I plan on welding to the bed and not having a seam where it buts. Thanks for any input you have on this. Kim Attached Images

07-17-2008, 08:26 AM	#2
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Need Some Opinions I'll vote for it bending verticle.....Don

07-17-2008, 10:05 AM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Need Some Opinions How about a fill panel from the bottom of the fenders following the contour of the fender under the bed. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

07-17-2008, 12:46 PM	#5
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Need Some Opinions cut some exaust pipe to get your curve... curve is the best choice since your dominate object is rounded you need to complement it not compete with it __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-17-2008, 04:42 PM	#7
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Need Some Opinions What's the radius at the back corners of your bed? Just looking at the pictures, I'd think 1" tubing is too small and you'd need something like 1.5" or 1.75" -- keeping in mind I'm just looking at the pictures. 1" tubing will only give you 1/2" radius if you weld the sheetmetal at the tangents of the tube to form your 90 degree angle (hope that makes sense). __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler



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