cut up that bed

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » September 18, 2010, 8:14 pm

had a guy come over and get most of the good parts off that bed i traded for.
told him he could have what he wanted for a set price and he does all the cutting.
still have one good top rail, some bed floor sections and the front panel left. he took the fender wells, end caps and one top rail for a roll pan.

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » September 19, 2010, 6:45 am

I think that would kill me to cut it up.

-Steve

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » September 19, 2010, 7:49 am

Just curious ... what did he use to cut it up? It looks like maybe a Sawsall? I have to do a lot of cutting on mine and was wondering what would be better the Sawsall or my "Nibbler" tool. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » September 19, 2010, 8:18 am

Nice job!!!

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » September 19, 2010, 10:47 am

steve, it was very rusty. the sides were perforated pretty badly and everywhere you poked at it caused a hole so there was no remorse there.

tim, he used sawzall, but i think a nibbler would have been better for the long sections on the sides. once all that metal got to flopping he had a hell of a time with it.

34rdztr · Post by **34rdztr** » September 19, 2010, 12:25 pm

the inner wheel tubs are gone??????if not i may be interested in them

aeromech · Post by **aeromech** » September 19, 2010, 2:21 pm

I have had great results with a 4 1/2 inch 90 degree grinder using thin cut off wheels cutting everything from the thinnest sheet metal to truck frames. Use gloves, eye and hearing protection and hold on tight to the grinder. Depending on metal thickness and support things tend to happen fast and plan on which way the parts are going if you get into a disc pinch situation.
Thin disc makes a nice clean cut and you don't get the metal distortion that comes with a sawzall type blade. Also you can start anywhere with a plunge cut, no hole drilling or edge required.
I am currently using a Milwaukee 6148 4 1/2 inch angle grinder and Harbor Freight has packages of 1/16 inch thick cut off wheels part number 45430.
These 4 1/2 inch grinders are also great for dressing welds with the thicker wheels as well as rust removal with wire wheels or abrasive flap discs.

Post by **Casey 65** » September 19, 2010, 3:20 pm

Ezer, I'd like the passenger side of the bed.

whatcha need for that????

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » September 19, 2010, 3:52 pm

it's rusty gerry. come look at it and make me an offer. you know i'm reasonable on pricing.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » September 19, 2010, 4:09 pm

34rdztr wrote:the inner wheel tubs are gone??????if not i may be interested in them

yes, they are gone.

34rdztr · Post by **34rdztr** » September 19, 2010, 7:14 pm

thanks

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » September 20, 2010, 4:28 am

ezernut9mm wrote:tim, he used sawzall, but i think a nibbler would have been better for the long sections on the sides. once all that metal got to flopping he had a hell of a time with it.

Thanks !!!

69supercj · Post by **69supercj** » September 20, 2010, 6:30 am

How good is the front panel, especially down low where they always look like a sack of walnuts?

65Lover · Post by **65Lover** » September 20, 2010, 10:56 am

Hows the front section of the bed floor? I need this for my '65.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » September 20, 2010, 12:07 pm

front panel is bulged out at the bottom, but straight across the top. may be fixable once its off? dunno. i can get better pics.
the floor in the front doesn't appear to be rusted.

65Lover · Post by **65Lover** » September 20, 2010, 1:15 pm

The floor front is what I'm in need of Chris. I'll measure how much I need tonight if you want to sell and ship it.

cut up that bed

cut up that bed

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