[penski61]

i tried to dove tail the bed and i pretty much screwed it up , so i junked the bed and here is what ive got done so far

everything is just tacked in so i can figure out the lines , then i will probably straighten everything out , work out the bed situation and get the cage powdercoated except the end so i an weld it to the frame

 

[mike]

 

[nismo5]

lookin good so far:fantastic: what size tube are you using for the bed ??

and how come the front axle is torn down to the housing ?? looks like you got all kinds of shtuff going on

 

[shinermiller]

Nice job Aaron. What're the specs on the pipe you're using?

 

[Frijolero]

Subscribed!!!
Are you putting bedsides on it?

^ edit... I see the space for the tailights now.

 

[sexy6chick]

lookin good so far:fantastic: what size tube are you using for the bed ??

and how come the front axle is torn down to the housing ?? looks like you got all kinds of shtuff going on

Swapped out the rear Toyota axle for a Ford 9" and it's a bit wider than our front was even with spacers. So we are doing a High Pinion D44 up front.

 

[penski61]

Subscribed!!!
Are you putting bedsides on it?

^ edit... I see the space for the tailights now.

ill probably have a shop do a piece of sheet metal with dimple die and then ill box it in and use round LED
then in between the bottom bar and the bar above it ill box it in like i did the front bumper

 

[AndysLog]

connection to the sliders? save your cab corners.

 

[penski61]

i may later on , but id need to re-do the sliders to make it work so the door would still open

 

[AndysLog]

very nice, understood.
lol ill bring my truck down there next

 

[nismo5]

Swapped out the rear Toyota axle for a Ford 9" and it's a bit wider than our front was even with spacers. So we are doing a High Pinion D44 up front.

nice!!! my pathy is still just sittin in the driveway takin up space and when i went to pick n pull today there was a 79 f-150 hp 44 front and matching 9" rear ripe for the pickin i wish i wasnt broke great work though your rig is sweet

 

[NISM0]

I remember the day SC annouced her new ride. I've enjoyed watching the transformation, and I am looking forward to see how this deal turns out.
This is great stuff!!

 

[PeeWee]

Subscribing. I always like to see your work.

 

[roastbeef]

very nice, i like the look of the "wheel well". maybe cover around it with some sheet metal? looks great.

 

[penski61]

there will be sheet metal in between the tubes but not over them

then above the 2nd tube will be an L shape shelf with black diamond plate , the actual bed will be made out of the same diamond plate and the tire mount will probably be centered in the back

 

[houdini]

Wow! You stay busy!

Looks good.

I'm still wanting to ditch my bed as well, but it might be some time before I get to it. I'll stay tuned here to see what you come up with!

Good luck!

 

[BRUTAL]

nows the time to do some creative storage. Tools, recovery, ice chest, fuel cell etc... Go look at what some of those companies build for replacement truck beds for ideas... Latches, doors, slide outs. And use aluminum diamond plate when possible cause it wont rust(not like thats much of an issue in AZ) and is lightweight.
RKI - Commercial Grade Truck Equipment - Products

 

[mudslinger]

what kind of tube bender are you using? those are very symmetrical and well done.

 

[sexy6chick]

what kind of tube bender are you using? those are very symmetrical and well done.

Harbor Freight

 

[TheOregonFront]

what kind of tube bender are you using? those are very symmetrical and well done.

it isnt the bender, its the operator :laugh:

this looks awesome man!!