Awl_TEQ
Supporting Vendor
This thread is intended to document my building of LPB beds for the general interest of the community and for my clients to follow along. I believe the 45 section is where this thread belongs but if it is not appropriate for this section I do apologize and the MODS should feel free to move it elsewhere.
As some of you may know, I am starting a run of LPB beds. I managed to scare up some business by posting in my bed sales thread (see sig) that I was going to do a run and may never do another. I now have a couple less than 10 beds officially on order with deposits paid or almost paid. These beds, though reasonably priced, are not inexpensive and I want to thank my clients for trusting me and taking the small leap of faith to take part in this. I do appreciate it. I will not divulge my clients screen names in this thread as I feel this is not my right. You guys know who you are and should feel free to chime in at any time. In fact I encourage you to take part in any discussions that arise.
I will be taking this week to review my drawings and layouts to ensure all the minor tweeks and changes learned from the last batch are implemented. I will also be ordering material and scheduling my near term future to prioritize this build. I will be extending all deliveries of my other products to concentrate on beds. If you have ordered something from me BEFORE this post it will be done and shipped this week.
A few teaser shots from last time...
I will complete each component of the bed, one component at a time, until all the parts required for every bed are ready for final assembly. I will then assemble one bed at a time and ship them out. This process will take a few months due to the fact that this is not my day job and I have a family to appease as well. There is also my sanity to preserve.
As mentioned, I am adding a few features to certain parts of the bed to make assembly easier and to enhance the original look. These changes include, but are not limited to...
1) I have added pre-punched holes to assist in "rosette" or "plug" welding parts together. Where ever a spot weld is needed I have punched a hole in the less visible part to allow welding. Last time I drilled a lot of holes.
2) The rear corner post where the tailgate chains hang from... My last rendition did not have the pressed in stiffening rib or emboss. I will attempt to replicate that this time.
3) The rear valence... Last time it was just flat where the tail lights mount. Again, I will attempt to press in the recess for the lights. Also, I will be making both the three and four hinge versions. I will need some info from the community on the three hinge. Ideally, I need one in my hands.
4) The tailgate... yep, gonna try the letters. I believe I can do them if I do one letter at a time. The issue then becomes one of jigging and positioning.
5) The wheel humps or wheel wells... Last time I just "threw in" a rib using a tool I have. I will try and make a more original looking inside surface this time.
It may be a couple weeks before I have new photo's and maybe even video to post so until then...
As some of you may know, I am starting a run of LPB beds. I managed to scare up some business by posting in my bed sales thread (see sig) that I was going to do a run and may never do another. I now have a couple less than 10 beds officially on order with deposits paid or almost paid. These beds, though reasonably priced, are not inexpensive and I want to thank my clients for trusting me and taking the small leap of faith to take part in this. I do appreciate it. I will not divulge my clients screen names in this thread as I feel this is not my right. You guys know who you are and should feel free to chime in at any time. In fact I encourage you to take part in any discussions that arise.
I will be taking this week to review my drawings and layouts to ensure all the minor tweeks and changes learned from the last batch are implemented. I will also be ordering material and scheduling my near term future to prioritize this build. I will be extending all deliveries of my other products to concentrate on beds. If you have ordered something from me BEFORE this post it will be done and shipped this week.
A few teaser shots from last time...
I will complete each component of the bed, one component at a time, until all the parts required for every bed are ready for final assembly. I will then assemble one bed at a time and ship them out. This process will take a few months due to the fact that this is not my day job and I have a family to appease as well. There is also my sanity to preserve.
As mentioned, I am adding a few features to certain parts of the bed to make assembly easier and to enhance the original look. These changes include, but are not limited to...
1) I have added pre-punched holes to assist in "rosette" or "plug" welding parts together. Where ever a spot weld is needed I have punched a hole in the less visible part to allow welding. Last time I drilled a lot of holes.
2) The rear corner post where the tailgate chains hang from... My last rendition did not have the pressed in stiffening rib or emboss. I will attempt to replicate that this time.
3) The rear valence... Last time it was just flat where the tail lights mount. Again, I will attempt to press in the recess for the lights. Also, I will be making both the three and four hinge versions. I will need some info from the community on the three hinge. Ideally, I need one in my hands.
4) The tailgate... yep, gonna try the letters. I believe I can do them if I do one letter at a time. The issue then becomes one of jigging and positioning.
5) The wheel humps or wheel wells... Last time I just "threw in" a rib using a tool I have. I will try and make a more original looking inside surface this time.
It may be a couple weeks before I have new photo's and maybe even video to post so until then...
cut them out for bigger tires
. No doubt it'll be long and boring for most of you but some of you may enjoy the insight into how I get stuff made.
