Decided to build my '85....

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Welding the sliders and gussets to the frame.

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And the money shot. They're strong alright.

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Coming up: prime and paint the front bumper and sliders, removing the bed, assessing the frame damage, deciding whether to bob the bed or build a flatbed. :D
 
Looking back thru the pictures, I spy some D'Animal style porn.... :lol:
 
liljlandon said:
How do you like the bumper? I was looking into the 4xinnovations one, but I didn't like it from his pictures, but I like how it looks on your truck.

p.s.- RUST!!!!
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I really like how much lighter it is than the old one. With the addition of the headlight guards, I think it'll be more than adequate. I'm curious how much it deflects, if any, under a load from the winch. I'll be swapping the XD9000 on my 40 onto this truck and putting a 8274 on the cruiser.

P.S. - gonna handle the rust when I get everything that needs painting prepped.
 
D'Animal said:
LOL

Chain Saws, BrushCutters and Snakes.

Your rig is coming along very nice!
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Damn, you are GOOD!!!!!! I didn't know you could see the saws until I looked again! :lol:

Thanks, more to come this weekend. Drive shafts and bed removal. Should be a short list. :cheers:
 
Well, nothing ever goes as easy as it should, but it got done anyway.

Aerial view:
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The bed next door:
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Damage assessment:
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Some more junk....

Back winder
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Toolbox
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And to make some of you jealous:
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Well, I've decided to bob the bed. Money (or lack of) dictates that I bob it for now, may flatbed it later.

A question for all of you......

Is it easier to pull the inner bed skins out before cutting it down or should I just leave it all together and go for it?
 
It depends on how you cut it. I think that I get the neatest edges by using a skilsaw with a cutoff blade for the long cuts and I use a reciprocating saw to reach in to the corners, but that means disassembly. My brother likes to mock up a straight edge and use the plasma, cutting inside & out then disassemble to weld. He thinks I do it the hard way. I think he does it the hard way. He is wrong of course.
 
EVILSPOTTER said:
It depends on how you cut it. I think that I get the neatest edges by using a skilsaw with a cutoff blade for the long cuts and I use a reciprocating saw to reach in to the corners, but that means disassembly. My brother likes to mock up a straight edge and use the plasma, cutting inside & out then disassemble to weld. He thinks I do it the hard way. I think he does it the hard way. He is wrong of course.
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What about a sawsall with about 10 metal blades?
 
Yeah man that will get it done, in fact we did Spot that way. I'll take some pics when I get home. I just don't like to use the sawzall for long straight lines because of my lack of coordination. I cut it crooked then it's a pain in the to weld up. What ever tool you enjoy the most is the best tool for the job.
 
This is an older pick-up, with a single wall bed, but these pictures show what happens when I try to make long straight cuts with a reciprocating saw. Basically what you have access to is what you're gonna' use, so go for it with the sawzall, it's going to look fine.
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D'Animal said:
Any Updates?
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Nothing. Spent the last two days working for a friend..........slashing, brushing, burning. Today was family time. I looked at it a couple of times. Soon, I promise. ;)
 
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