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Hard to tell with the pics there is a wiper motor on the right side. Used the 1970 wiper unite from the tub and windshield. Additionally If I hadn’t added 8” to the back of the tub it would of been a no go for a conferrable fit with the cage, worked out just right, I am 5’ 10”. Luke from 4x4 Labs is 6’3” and it works for him also.Did you use a wiper motor to mock up the cage spacing from the windshield?
Cage looks good. I am back and fourth as if I want one or not. Your cage is convincing.
Started back on the 35, today I am filling holes in the top side rails for the bed. I have new hooks from Kevin in Canada that I got before he shut down. Additionally I had to change the position because of the hooks difference in length. Anyhow here ya go keeping in mind that it is a slow and go so the warpage is to a minim. I also put a small insert or slug in the hole to help with that issue as seen in the unwelded hole.TNX Jim, trying to make it as pretty as I can.
This is the first shotStarted back on the 35, today I am filling holes in the top side rails for the bed. I have new hooks from Kevin in Canada that I got before he shut down. Additionally I had to change the position because of the hooks difference in length. Anyhow here ya go keeping in mind that it is a slow and go so the warpage is to a minim. I also put a small insert or slug in the hole to help with that issue as seen in the unwelded hole.View attachment 2394259
I replied early this morning as I couldn’t sleep so I went out to the shop at 3am. Worked for a couple and decided to come back in then back out later on today. Anyhow I just about finished the top rails and ground them down then started on the back apron tail lights. Kevin made them for stock 45 lights smaller than later 45 so instead of going stock I made them wider for later models. As seen in the pics, always something to modify and do. The example is of the new expanded socket I think it turned out nice, good ol fashion metal work that you see.This is the first shotView attachment 2394261
Finished both rear apron’s today and have a pic of one with the light inserted i think they turned out nice one for the 45 and the other for the 35.I replied early this morning as I couldn’t sleep so I went out to the shop at 3am. Worked for a couple and decided to come back in then back out later on today. Anyhow I just about finished the top rails and ground them down then started on the back apron tail lights. Kevin made them for stock 45 lights smaller than later 45 so instead of going stock I made them wider for later models. As seen in the pics, always something to modify and do. The example is of the new expanded socket I think it turned out nice, good ol fashion metal work that you see.View attachment 2394753
Been multi tasking between the 2 trucks with putting most of my time in on the 45 for another trip up to Idaho in mid October. In the multi tasking part getting the tailgate hinges for all the applications I own. I will do extras for for requests while I am at it for people that are in need darn rascals are as rare as hens teeth. As for the 35 I have been scrounging the stock piles in the storage department for all the small pieces that need to get bead blasted for cad plating and Powder Coating soon. Pics to follow when I have all the parts ready. Today is a peek at the hinges as I set them up for the assembly fixture making sure on the specks.Finished both rear apron’s today and have a pic of one with the light inserted i think they turned out nice one for the 45 and the other for the 35.
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