has anybody used or seen in person reel steels early rear bed section?
thoughts on the outfit in general?
thoughts on the outfit in general?
real steel body parts
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Real steel cruiser parts? Very happy with their products i have puchased. (door skins etc)
Are you looking at the economy tub?
Might check out IPORs half tub as well. IF they have any in stock. If not, dont bother.
Are you looking at the economy tub?
Might check out IPORs half tub as well. IF they have any in stock. If not, dont bother.
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no not a tub. just parts. i already have a bunch of stuff from ccot, but i need the rear bed section and can't see paying ccot's 700 price for it.
Oh, just the metal? I was very happy with what I got. Very fast turn around as well. They make parts to order.
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well i ordered the rear bed section from them.
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i have to say the turn around is incredibly fast.
Hell yes!
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Brian, what gauge is the replacement panel. Looks good BTW... lines look clean on it..
J
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16ga.
the ribs are much more pronounced than oem.
the ribs are much more pronounced than oem.
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Looking at a 40 with the back in bad shape. Wondering about this panel or just go get a donor pick-up bed and cut the flooring out in it and make a panel... I've done that before but, wondering how you liked this one.
J
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i'm completely redoing the back half of mine, from behind the front seats will be all new.
also my first attempt at sheet metal work.
also my first attempt at sheet metal work.
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Brian, be patient and spend a little extra time with fit. I like to barely have a gap when welding thin sheet (reduces burn through). Use .023" wire and move around A LOT . It warps easily and heats up quickly to promote burn through if you hang around in an area too long.
Take your time and practice on a scrap piece in the position you need to weld in, get dialed in and go. You'll be fine.
Good luck..
J
What did that fine lookin' piece set you back?
I head up your way pretty often. Let me know if you ever need a hand. I'm a MUCH better bodyman than mechanic. Learned from my old man who's been doing it for over 50 years.
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four and a couple dollars shipped....way way less than ccot, and it arrived weeks faster than them as well.
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the first dry fitting is looking very promising.
Ill play. Last nights work.
Are those CCOT door bottoms?
They are Real steel cruiser parts, hence the real steel cruiser parts thread.
http://www.realsteelcruiserparts.net/
http://www.realsteelcruiserparts.net/
Cool I didn't know they made the lower door halfs.
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took a stroll over to the sheet metal shop earlier in the week to bend up an under bed support.
