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Old 02-24-2010, 11:27 PM
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Bobbed my bed (PICS)

I finally had good weather around here so i decided to bob my bed. I removed 11 inches. Wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. Im really happy with how it turned out. If you have any questions feel free to ask.


Back section removed

11 inches marked, ready to cut off

Cutting away

Inside of bed marked to be cut

How it looks with the section cut out

Grinding the paint away so i can weld it

Test fit

Welding it up

Inside of bed welded up

Outside of bed welded up

Weld ground down

I tried to make it as smooth as possible with the grinder

Put Bondo on and sanded it smooth

Painting the bed

All done
Old 02-24-2010, 11:30 PM
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looks real nice great job
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yea, props man, looks really good
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wow man, looks GRRRRRREAT!!!!!
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thats so sick! I'm about to bob mine as well as put an extended cab on my frame where i only had a single to begin with ...so double bob? lol

any tips or problems with welding up the inside of the bed under the bed rails?
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Nice job man, looks pretty clean!
Old 02-25-2010, 11:42 PM
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Thanks guys. I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. Next i need to install my high steer and power steering.

BASKETCASE: I only welded the outside parts of the bed, but you shouldn't have any problems welding under the bed rails.
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nice bob! makes me wish my bed wasnt a rusty hunk a junk and had somethin to weld it to
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You make it look way too easy man. Looks like it came that way off of the lot!
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Nice work man! Good fab skills at work.

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very nice man. thinking of doing the same to mine cuz i hate the longbed with a standard cab-kinda looks funny. but nice work doode
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Originally Posted by 87yotabro87
very nice man. thinking of doing the same to mine cuz i hate the longbed with a standard cab-kinda looks funny. but nice work doode
i thought the same thing, so i put in a light/roll bar to fill some empty space in the bed.
looks pretty proportional now.

also, great job on the bed bob. some awesome welding skills here.
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Nice looking job.
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Old 09-03-2010, 11:51 PM
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What did you use to cut it?
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very professional looking, wanna do mine next? lol
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looks real good team ramrod.
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Thanks guys.
Phessor: i used a grinder with cutting wheel to cut it. worked out really good.
Greatskiiiier: sure i can do yours next, just make sure your wallet isnt empty when you show up lol
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lol my wallets always empty, but i got a fridge full of cold beer that id be willing to share
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Originally Posted by greatskiiiier
lol my wallets always empty, but i got a fridge full of cold beer that id be willing to share
haha. thats almost just as good. id probably spend the money on beer anyways
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WOW! Thats the cleanest bed bob I have seen. Nice work! Really clean, perfect union, welds and bondo. Great job man!!


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