OkieScot
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Looking good.
My 'new' Hardbody!
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Reserector
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I like the way you are using square AND round. Good form and planning. Me likey. 
Thanks guys!
I always planned on using both sq and round tube..... just thought it would be more asthetic... I think I was right.
Built a bumper this week, tomorrow I'll burn that in and weld some hinges on the tailgate. Any ideas for latching? Thinking about paddle style slam latch(es?)
I always planned on using both sq and round tube..... just thought it would be more asthetic... I think I was right.
Built a bumper this week, tomorrow I'll burn that in and weld some hinges on the tailgate. Any ideas for latching? Thinking about paddle style slam latch(es?)
Bumper's in. For good
Tailgate is now hinged, but still no latches... it's bungee'd on for now. Exhaust was shortened up and tucked underneath the bumper, added a nice shiny tip onto it.Yes, when I skin the bed, I plan on filling the gap between the TG and the bumper.
Next task is to skin the sides+front then I can get on building the fuel door cage
mdawg4x4
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You going to tie the top of the roll bar to the bed at the rear?
mdawg4x4
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Keep the pics coming.
OkieScot
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Great project and thanks for sharing it with us.
Yay I have box sides again! 14ga HSS worked nicely.
Top filler plate isn't welded yet, doing that tomorrow morning when its less windy. After that comes the fuel door box. Should be interesting.
BTW, I took ownership of the new rig yesterday:
LOVING the color. "White Platinum" pearl metallic tri-coat. Looks incredible when sun hits it:
mdawg4x4
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That new Ford looks good. I love what they have done with it.
mdawg4x4
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That is turning out great.
Cut out the fender tops tonight... looks great. Just need to weld in some supports and I can bolt them on. That should be very easy... hopefully done by the weekend. Then I need to:
Add a floor
3rd brake light
Reverse/work lights (rollbar mounted)
Toolbox
Spare tire mount
Paint!
Should be able to do all those things minus paint in the next few weeks. Cant believe the deck is almost done.....
Luckily I still have alot of things to keep me busy on the rest of the truck:
Front winch bumper
Door panels
Floor liner
Rad support
Skid plates
Front Fenders
Intake reroute
List goes on, thats off the top of my head.
Add a floor
3rd brake light
Reverse/work lights (rollbar mounted)
Toolbox
Spare tire mount
Paint!
Should be able to do all those things minus paint in the next few weeks. Cant believe the deck is almost done.....
Luckily I still have alot of things to keep me busy on the rest of the truck:
Front winch bumper
Door panels
Floor liner
Rad support
Skid plates
Front Fenders
Intake reroute
List goes on, thats off the top of my head.
Reserector
New Member
Nice toneau cover.
SAS upcoming. Hopefully next year.
Front Dana 44 high pinion out of a 77.5 F250, leaf sprung. Locked (probably e-locker), hi-steer
Rear Ford 9", locked, maybe disc brake conversion, leaf sprung
Unsure of gears, depends on tires
Tires: keep the 33"s or max go 35"s, we'll see once I get the axles underneath
Man this thing is never ending!
Front Dana 44 high pinion out of a 77.5 F250, leaf sprung. Locked (probably e-locker), hi-steer
Rear Ford 9", locked, maybe disc brake conversion, leaf sprung
Unsure of gears, depends on tires
Tires: keep the 33"s or max go 35"s, we'll see once I get the axles underneath
Man this thing is never ending!