New bed floor
New bed floor
Have the channels and have the wood. Next week I'm gonna cut the edges and drill the holes. Bed should look much better than the ground when you look in.
Re: New bed floor
It's a job that's actually easier than it looks
A second pair of arms does help though ...
I would recommend one thing....
The bolts that go thru , that don't go thru an original brace....
I made a strip out of 3/16" x 1 1/4" flat steel
Drilled holes every 6" or so ..& used it instead of just the washers
Here is a pic of the bottom
Notice the original braces , plus the extra ones I built
These added strength & stiffness
Without any excessive weight or modifications to original bed
Very cheap & anybody can make it with simple tools
A second pair of arms does help though ...
I would recommend one thing....
The bolts that go thru , that don't go thru an original brace....
I made a strip out of 3/16" x 1 1/4" flat steel
Drilled holes every 6" or so ..& used it instead of just the washers
Here is a pic of the bottom
Notice the original braces , plus the extra ones I built
These added strength & stiffness
Without any excessive weight or modifications to original bed
Very cheap & anybody can make it with simple tools
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
Re: New bed floor
Looks like it worked out well for you. Great job. I love to see people do things themselves, rather than say "I CAN'T DO IT".
A person can usually do anything that they WANT to do..... you just have to WANT to.
A person can usually do anything that they WANT to do..... you just have to WANT to.
Re: New bed floor
Well, after cutting, planing, dadoing, staining an sealing the white oak i have finally put some wood in the bed. Still a few holes to drill and bolt down, but its pretty much done
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Re: New bed floor
Pictures, Please
1966 F250 Camper Special parts truck
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder
1966 F 100 w/391 ft
1965 F 100 project
1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
1953 ford Customline 2 door
1952 8N
1967 triumph Bonneville
I'm still not a good welder but I've become a good grinder