It's Bedtime
- 64low-n-slow
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It's Bedtime
Over the past 3 years I've done a bunch to this truck. Just now getting into the worst part, the bed. Until now haven't posted anything in Projects & Builds, but a lot of people, myself included, post questions about rust repairs, parts availability, etc. Must give credit to a few people in advance. First - Backyard Resto for doing the research to find an available bed floor panel that fits, second - Twistedfreak....you make metalwork look easy, and finally, everybody on this forum who shares such a great wealth of knowledge on these trucks.
Starting with a pic from the day I loaded the truck near Atlanta_
This truck was a great project, had been in the garage for 20 years. Cab was in great shape. I knew the inside of the bed might be a challenge, actually figured I could easily buy a clean bed for cheap (duh).
Here's a pic with the center of the floor cut out
Starting with a pic from the day I loaded the truck near Atlanta_
This truck was a great project, had been in the garage for 20 years. Cab was in great shape. I knew the inside of the bed might be a challenge, actually figured I could easily buy a clean bed for cheap (duh).
Here's a pic with the center of the floor cut out
- 64low-n-slow
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Found a local sheet metal shop to bend up the 4 corner floor panels. Here they are along with the floor for trial fit. The floor panel I used was the correct width, but required some slight modification. First it is about 3 inches too long. Once I trimmed out the old front panel I got an exact measurement. I cut it using a straight edge and an air saw. Afterward I used 80 grit on a grinder to smooth the cut. The floor braces were different so I drilled out the spot welds and removed all 3, then moved the rear brace to the front to replace my original rusted out one. The second pic shows from the top where I welded it back on.
- 64low-n-slow
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Last post for today, first pic is the front panel clamped into place. I cut off the top of the original front panel to reuse. It is rusted out in a few places but I'll patch it to retain as much of the original look as possible. A piece of square tubing would be an easier way to go.
A shot of inside the bed from the back. Spent this weekend sandblasting on the inside panels and mocking- up the floor and front panel. Nights when I am home this week I will finish prepping the inside for primer and finishing the hammer and dolly work to get ready for welding.
Left rear corner clamped in place .
A shot of inside the bed from the back. Spent this weekend sandblasting on the inside panels and mocking- up the floor and front panel. Nights when I am home this week I will finish prepping the inside for primer and finishing the hammer and dolly work to get ready for welding.
Left rear corner clamped in place .
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Nice work.
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
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Cam L Milan,
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1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
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- ezernut9mm
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i wish i was that ambitious. lookin' good.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
- 64low-n-slow
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- 64low-n-slow
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If you dont mind me asking could you tell me how much the bed floor cost? I may consider doing this to my bed as well and would like to have an idea financially how much this would cost me.
My 1966 Ford F100 Project http://www.fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9302
- 64low-n-slow
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Thanks alot, im sure its going to turn out great.
My 1966 Ford F100 Project http://www.fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9302
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lookin' good man. can't wait to see the finished pics.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.