Builds Lynchburg Lemonade, matzell's STW (1 Viewer)

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For sure... if stockish means you could hang your 40 from a tall building by one of your sliders.

I think these may pass as "stockish"? Maybe?

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[matzell]

I started on my tailgate today...

 

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Then I built some u bolt skid plates. I added a piece of dom to the center to keep it from colapsing. I made up a jig to make sure they all lined up.

 

[matzell]

I managed to get two sets welded up. Only 12 more to go!

 

[matzell]

Tailgate is almost done. I am still deciding on hinges. I may use the barn door ones like others have done. I had to add another piece to the rear sill to get the door to sit flush.

 

[matzell]

I also corrected the spare tire carrier. I always liked it but it was weak on the thin sheet metal quarter and a 31" tire would hit the body when open. I extended it 6" with a sleeve of 1" dom and a top of 1.25" dom. It should now open all the way without hitting the corner and allow me to drop the tailgte. It should be good up to a 36" tire without hanging out past the side of the body. I always hated it sticking out and rubbing on trees and stuff when you get too close. I have missed the tailgate of my old 85 4runner when we stop for lunch. Great place to make a sammy!

 

[matzell]

Spare tire carrier taking shape

 

[matzell]

I struggled with the spare tire carrier latch today! 3.5 hours later it was installed after many holes drilled and tapped!

 

[matzell]

Then I started on the tailgate hinges. Lots of holes to drill and tap!

 

[MOTOV8R]

Tailgate is almost done. I am still deciding on hinges. I may use the barn door ones like others have done. I had to add another piece to the rear sill to get the door to sit flush.

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For that long patch piece across the bottom, did you use a break? I need to make that same piece for my tailgate but don't have a break.

 

[matzell]

For that long patch piece across the bottom, did you use a break? I need to make that same piece for my tailgate but don't have a break.

I clamped the middle piece on my work table and used a hammer to bend it. The side pieces I used my Swag press brake for the middle bend and then clamped it on the table to bend the short bend. I used a piece of 3/8 stock to hold the sheet metal in place as it was clamped down and then slowly used a hammer to bend the edge. works pretty good for thin sheet metal.

 

[matzell]

Since the Ruffstuff latches would not work, I went to plan "b". I used to right side latches to make a left and right. Then made up some catch pieces. Turned out well and gate does not rattle. 31 bolts holding it all together!

 

[matzell]

Now to get some cables to hold the gate up so I can make a sammy!

 

[matzell]

Things just got slower! Orion 4:1 case and new fine spline front output and flange.

 

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This is beginning to get serious!

 

[matzell]

I found some cables that come with shoulder bolts that work well. Dorman and others have same part number.

 

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Then I made some mounts. It will support 250 lbs! I sat on it!

 

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Next up, spreading a little mud to finish off the sides and mocking up seat mounts. With the custom tub not all the holes are there.

 

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I sprayed a little paint today..

 

[matzell]

And a little more paint today.