algranger's 1984 Pickup Build-Up Thread
Dec 22, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Dec 23, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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i sold my first truck about a year ago we went through a lot together and i REALLY didnt wanna sell it but i had to so im trying to build this one up like my first one its lookin pretty close so far just needs a lift and white rattle can job.
Dec 29, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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i was gonna wait til this is finished but i got anxious so heres my bed bob updates.
Starting on a shiny cancer free bed.
The budget shop, this is my first project on the new floor. NO MORE WRENCHIN IN THE DIRT!! Oh Yeah!
First cuts made, the dog's impressed!
Tacked up the top rails so id doesnt fall til i want it to
ill be doing the lift before i put the bed on so probly in the next week or two
Updates tomorrow after work!
Starting on a shiny cancer free bed.
The budget shop, this is my first project on the new floor. NO MORE WRENCHIN IN THE DIRT!! Oh Yeah!
First cuts made, the dog's impressed!
Tacked up the top rails so id doesnt fall til i want it to
ill be doing the lift before i put the bed on so probly in the next week or two
Updates tomorrow after work!
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Dec 29, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Oh yeah i would NEVER sell blue. I like to keep her nice so i got this for a wheelin rig.
The finished product will be lifted locked trussed bobbed 12" or 13" 36" tires internal roll cage 22re you know... the classic trail rig
The finished product will be lifted locked trussed bobbed 12" or 13" 36" tires internal roll cage 22re you know... the classic trail rig
Dec 31, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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bed bob updates:
alright so after some cutting and more cutting the tail comes off
i took a little cutout from the floor of the bed
used it as a guide to mark it up for the next cut
a bunch more cutting and a beer and...
oops... no sweat its a trail rig
the welding procedure begins with a little around the bed rails
half way done
floor all welded up
tried to correct my screw ups i guess its a little better
at this point its getting just a little hazy in there hehe
about 64" total (inner front to back length 5')
and meow a little before and after comparison action
alright so after some cutting and more cutting the tail comes off
i took a little cutout from the floor of the bed
used it as a guide to mark it up for the next cut
a bunch more cutting and a beer and...
oops... no sweat its a trail rig
the welding procedure begins with a little around the bed rails
half way done
floor all welded up
tried to correct my screw ups i guess its a little better
at this point its getting just a little hazy in there hehe
about 64" total (inner front to back length 5')
and meow a little before and after comparison action
Jan 1, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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welp, i finished up the bed bob tonight im pleased with the outcome. i didnt spend a terrible amount of time doing the pretty body work because the trees will have their way with it soon enough. with that said heres the pics!
Just the first coat of primer
Just the first coat of primer
Jan 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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i also found some old well casing out in the woods and drug it back.
i cut out some rectangles
heated them up, flattened them, and cleaned up the sides a bit
these will be my shackles when i do the chev swap so thats pretty cool free shackes yay! im gonna make hangers after work tomorrow
i cut out some rectangles
heated them up, flattened them, and cleaned up the sides a bit
these will be my shackles when i do the chev swap so thats pretty cool free shackes yay! im gonna make hangers after work tomorrow
Jan 1, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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HOLY CRAP!
nice work man! Great body work. annnnnd my favorite dog (Blue Queensland Heeler.)
That is a great idea on that shop. I may have to research a place where I could put one of those canopy's. I saw one of those on sale at Costco.
Keep up the good work!!!
nice work man! Great body work. annnnnd my favorite dog (Blue Queensland Heeler.)
That is a great idea on that shop. I may have to research a place where I could put one of those canopy's. I saw one of those on sale at Costco.
Keep up the good work!!!
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Jan 1, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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lol...redneck at heart!
(carhart jacket gives it away!...i've got 3:-P)
I was gonna offer my bed but figured you've probably got at least 3 in your yard
Lookin pretty good...or bashed up
(carhart jacket gives it away!...i've got 3:-P)I was gonna offer my bed but figured you've probably got at least 3 in your yard
Lookin pretty good...or bashed up
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Jan 2, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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that was my first major body work project i was pleased. i guess i learned from the best.the dog is a good part dingo and the rest healer shes a handfull hah. my favorite dog as well
yeah ive only got 300 bucks into the shop. the canopy is usually $180 at costco. then i just got some Simpson Strong-Ties and 3/4" plywood and stuck them together.
gotta love those jackets. i've actually only got two beds in my yard 
one is destroyed almost literally beyone recognition haha
