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Posted: 10/15/2019 4:28:26 AM EDT
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Found out yesterday that we need truck this weekend, so came home and cut some wood for floor, still need to attach it at least in 1 spot each
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Posted: 10/15/2019 8:52:53 AM EDT
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Awesome thread! I'm searching for a donor truck now.
Found a very clean long bed 3/4 ton '94 GMC at a good price but it is 2wd. I'm holding off a bit hoping something 4wd pops up. CHRIS |
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Posted: 10/15/2019 11:12:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Found out yesterday that we need truck this weekend, so came home and cut some wood for floor, still need to attach it at least in 1 spot eachhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-14_19_27_20_jpg-1124648.JPG Why'd you do metal sides, but wood deck? |
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Posted: 10/16/2019 5:11:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Well it started out as a flatbed only. I like a wood deck because stuff doesn't slide and it stays cooler. Then after buying stuff for the flat bed, wifey is like....a dumpbed would be awesome for hauling some rock and gravel, wood etc. So it morphed into a dump bed. So for me it made sense to make metal sides for damage control. Also noise control, throwing stuff into a metal bed is loud...
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Posted: 10/16/2019 2:08:44 PM EDT
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This has been a great thread OP, please continue.
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Posted: 10/16/2019 4:22:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3:
This has been a great thread OP, please continue. I will, lots moar to do
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Posted: 10/17/2019 7:27:51 PM EDT
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So tonight I decided to make a couple panels for cab corners...to..ugh...you know...reduce air resistance for mileage and shiat
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Posted: 10/18/2019 12:28:42 PM EDT
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Meh, close enough.
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Posted: 10/18/2019 6:41:47 PM EDT
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So side panels welded in
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Posted: 10/19/2019 4:03:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Used her today.
 Attached FileIn the yard, waiting...  Attached FileLoaded up and ready to dump...  Attached FileStopped at gate....  Attached FileSammich maker, heading north to open gate and shuuuuui horses away 
1st dump with cargo  20191019 141652 Wifey was yelling at asshole horse at the end...
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Posted: 10/19/2019 11:57:35 PM EDT
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You did it all wrong. Yer supposed to toss her in reverse, mash on the gas, fly backwards and slam on the brakes, all while screaming a rebel yell!
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Posted: 10/20/2019 10:12:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Used her today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-19_15_46_18_jpg-1130068.JPG In the yard, waiting... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-19_15_46_37_jpg-1130069.JPG Loaded up and ready to dump... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-19_15_47_04_jpg-1130071.JPG Stopped at gate....https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-19_15_47_31_jpg-1130073.JPG Sammich maker, heading north to open gate and shuuuuui horses away
1st dump with cargo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGYneAL7z_c
Wifey was yelling at asshole horse at the end... 
And I am one with yelling at asshole horses. Fistbump to wifey.
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Posted: 10/21/2019 1:17:20 PM EDT
[#13]
Good dump.
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:50:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chrisp929:
You did it all wrong. Yer supposed to toss her in reverse, mash on the gas, fly backwards and slam on the brakes, all while screaming a rebel yell! been there done that...hence the dump bed now; I am getting older
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:51:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs: Awesome!
And I am one with yelling at asshole horses. Fistbump to wifey. I was supposed to edit it out, that was same horse that broke/cracked her right elbow a couple months ago
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Posted: 10/21/2019 3:51:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3:
Good dump. |
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Posted: 10/24/2019 9:41:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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This darkness at 1900 and 35* is frikin stupid.
I think I figured hinge idea out so I made a test pc and then mocked it up  Attached FileHole drilled and reamed for 3/4" SS pin to be welded in, they next picture is what happens when china clamps have sex with steel chunks/remnants 
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New pics tomorrow if weather holds out. And I gotta empty the bed with shiat I brought from work
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Posted: 10/24/2019 10:43:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
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So today I was driving in the big town near us, and we (uxb and I) passed by a corner we often pass by....and there was an old truck sitting out there in the yard, for sale. Shined up and lookin' pretty. Lotsa Chrome baby!
It was an early 70s model I'm guessing (I know next to nothing about truck models). I dunno...Ford, probably, but who cares? It was gorgeous and green.
And it had a new wood bed on it, with new wood sides and the bed set sort of high. I swerved in the road. Uxb was like, "wtf?" I'm like, "Is THAT A DUMP TRUCK????? BANSIL HAS A DUMP TRUCK THAT'S A FLAT BED KINDA LIKE THAT!!!!" He's like, "stop and look at it!" We had to get to the vet before closing, to get the uber-expensive special cat food for our oldest cat who has kidney failure and is on borrowed time, so we drove on by. But we came BACK by, and drove really slow. Horns blowing and all that. Looking. Looking. LOOOOOOKING... There was no good place to pull over but.... Looking for the apparatus that could lift the bed. Is it? is it? Damn. Doesn't look like it.
Ah, hell. It coulda been the new KWS Lawn Service Dump Truck, dammit.
I knew what to look for, sort of, because of this thread. 
I'm still not 100 percent certain, but I don't think it was a dump truck. Dammit. 
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Posted: 10/25/2019 6:02:59 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2019 4:36:06 AM EDT
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So left off with a hole drilled for pivot pin, since it was drill from 2 different sides the pin didn't go through...solution? A 3/4 inch reamer
 Attached FileThen I rounded corners so they wouldn't rub and bind during movement  Attached FileThen I cut and mocked/mounted pin retainers/pivots  Attached File3/8 x 1-1/2 ×2 plates mounted, ready to drill  Attached FileOkay those are done, pins will be 1/2 inch diameter, 2 at the top and 2 at bottom so tailgate can pivot both ways or just come off  Attached FileI still need to trim pins |
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Posted: 10/30/2019 4:42:03 AM EDT
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Started on tailgate, yes this is moar complicated than it needs to be.
1st I am going to incorporate a set of steps in the gate, so when it is down we can get in bed easier.  Attached File Attached FileTesting movement  Attached FileUsed Sunday evening to clean old boxes out of moms basement ans yes we did live there 21 years ago
 Attached FileHope to finish it this weekend, I still have tons of welding to do, what is done on tailgate is just tacked.I ran out of wire |
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Posted: 10/30/2019 4:54:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Dbl tap
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Posted: 10/30/2019 6:34:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2019 9:14:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Started on tailgate, yes this is moar complicated than it needs to be. 1st I am going to incorporate a set of steps in the gate, so when it is down we can get in bed easier. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-30_04_19_13_jpg-1142227.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-30_04_19_34_jpg-1142228.JPG Testing movement https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-30_04_20_10_jpg-1142229.JPG Used Sunday evening to clean old boxes out of moms basement ans yes we did live there 21 years ago
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-10-30_04_20_31_jpg-1142230.JPG Hope to finish it this weekend, I still have tons of welding to do, what is done on tailgate is just tacked.I ran out of wire |
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Posted: 10/31/2019 4:21:20 AM EDT
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We will have to wait and see
, wife asked same thing
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Posted: 10/31/2019 1:45:30 PM EDT
[#26]
Nice progress.
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Posted: 11/1/2019 12:17:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
We will have to wait and see , wife asked same thing We have to plan around this stuff, which is why she is asking, of course, cuz she wants to take that dumptruck for joy rides.
I might come down there and bring wine or beer, and joyride with her. We won't go far. Just back and forth to the dump pile. Maybe she'll let me pet the horses. Wonder if a gorilla lift like the one on my trailer would be workable, somehow, on that dump gate? |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 3:46:32 AM EDT
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I wonder how much that bed weighs? I've hauled 2 tons in a single rear wheel F250 and it was down right spooky.
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Posted: 11/1/2019 6:01:22 AM EDT
[#29]
Great job!
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Posted: 11/1/2019 7:57:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AASG:
I wonder how much that bed weighs? I've hauled 2 tons in a single rear wheel F250 and it was down right spooky. |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 1:05:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Yeah, the female upper body wants to be able to do shit that it cannot. We have to plan around this stuff, which is why she is asking, of course, cuz she wants to take that dumptruck for joy rides.
I might come down there and bring wine or beer, and joyride with her. We won't go far. Just back and forth to the dump pile. Maybe she'll let me pet the horses. Wonder if a gorilla lift like the one on my trailer would be workable, somehow, on that dump gate? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Originally Posted By bansil:
We will have to wait and see , wife asked same thing We have to plan around this stuff, which is why she is asking, of course, cuz she wants to take that dumptruck for joy rides.
I might come down there and bring wine or beer, and joyride with her. We won't go far. Just back and forth to the dump pile. Maybe she'll let me pet the horses. Wonder if a gorilla lift like the one on my trailer would be workable, somehow, on that dump gate?
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Posted: 11/1/2019 1:09:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AASG:
I wonder how much that bed weighs? I've hauled 2 tons in a single rear wheel F250 and it was down right spooky. Considering it had 5th wheel rails and gooseneck parts under bed, I am not to much heavier than a stock bed..."wink"..."wink"..
Also was it a 7.3 or gas? Extra wt up front makes a big difference |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 1:11:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USSRangerSM:
Great job! ,Heading to get stuff for truck, need to work on her this weekend....pics to follow, which will help some concerns we have. |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 6:31:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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So I got some of these....4...to be exact
 Attached FileI found this ole lady trying to get scooter out w/o hitting my truck, I felt bad...why?  Attached FileI watched her for a min. And she doing her best (last p.o.s. left at the trash can in front of my bumper,she is parked to the left) I walked up and asked her if she needed help "no, I am okay just being careful" I said excuse me and put key in door and unlocked it. "Mam' it's okay if the scooter hits it, I appreciate the fact that you care, it needs paint anyways...lol" "plus don't hurt your self" She thanked me and cussed out the asshole that buried the scooter...
Our greatest generation still kicking ass
So why was I there
To get these 235x85x16 E rated tires, singles dont do the job when overloaded...plus 2 off these "work" tires are cheaper than a mud tire...almost
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Last weekend while working on truck and stuff had smoker going Roast beef prepped, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder  Attached FileRoast beef going on  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 6:42:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
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Salmon being happy, soy sauce and butter...served on crackers w/dijon mustard
even better because of hot tub,  Attached FileOh...what is this?  Attached File
 Attached FileSliced turkey breast..es..eess..es
We will finish left over crumbles tonight with S.O.S. turkey pcs in Turkey gravy on toast
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Noce to say as a guy/male....I can damn multi task 
Oh, I forgot the beef 
 Attached FileGood ight ya'll, grabbing some wine and get ready for tomorrow [ 
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Posted: 11/2/2019 2:26:00 PM EDT
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So you're converting it to a dually?
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Posted: 11/2/2019 2:56:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Ya'll will end up offroad heading to the winery
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Posted: 11/2/2019 5:59:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AASG:
So you're converting it to a dually? |
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Posted: 11/2/2019 6:04:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs: I see no issue with this.
Me and your other half can do fab on your trailer next spring when ya'll go to winery unless the skills are lacking, then we can all just do wine and meat on fire
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Posted: 11/2/2019 9:00:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Yes for tire load, have been using these "kits" for 20+ years with no issues |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 8:53:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AASG:
What kit? I've wanted to dually my truck. I got the hubs, nuts and wheels delivered BEFORE I got my tracking info! I ordered on Monday about lunch time and they were delivered wensday before lunch by brown truck (delivered to a business)
Below is MY opinion and not scientific
You will hear a lot of bashing from people about bearing load etc...a single tire will try to pull up as wt increases with the dual adapter the inner wheel actually holds the load with less bearing strain and the the outer makes it all good to go imho |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 5:10:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
Ooooohhhh....lordyyyyy....
Me and your other half can do fab on your trailer next spring when ya'll go to winery unless the skills are lacking, then we can all just do wine and meat on fire
Opportunities to learn stuff are NEVER wasted on me.
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Posted: 11/3/2019 11:18:48 PM EDT
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I think the dual wheels are a good idea. Those kits look very affordable.
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Posted: 11/4/2019 8:03:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
I'd wanna help with the fab AND do wine after that. Uxb would be cheerleader and guard the work area, and maybe hold stuff.
Opportunities to learn stuff are NEVER wasted on me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Originally Posted By bansil:
Ooooohhhh....lordyyyyy....
Me and your other half can do fab on your trailer next spring when ya'll go to winery unless the skills are lacking, then we can all just do wine and meat on fire
Opportunities to learn stuff are NEVER wasted on me.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/4/2019 8:06:41 PM EDT
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So apparently site resources was hungry last night
Spent some time with her  Attached FileLadder and sides started  Attached FileCutting steel
Side panels on....  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/4/2019 8:09:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#46]
 Attached FileDown, truck will set 6inches or so higher in next couple weeks, plus it can set on the ground at an angle and still work (I will probably cut lower step off after spring replacement if not needed, still think I need it for mama)
Click To View Spoiler |
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Posted: 11/4/2019 8:12:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bansil]
[#47]
Attached FileDown, truck will set 6inches or so higher in next couple weeks, plus it can set on the ground at an angle and still work NSFW....might be too gross for some....weld slag can be sharp
Click To View Spoiler Tailgate up.....  Attached FileNext to trim tgate to fit better.. I had a  moment ETA...anyone notice RSD
(Rear seat delete) |
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Posted: 11/4/2019 11:19:17 PM EDT
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Quote History
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Posted: 11/4/2019 11:21:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-11-03_16_22_50_jpg-1149100.JPG Down, truck will set 6inches or so higher in next couple weeks, plus it can set on the ground at an angle and still work NSFW....might be too gross for some....weld slag can be sharp
Click To View Spoiler Tailgate up..... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/388306/2019-11-03_16_23_22_jpg-1149107.JPG Next to trim tgate to fit better.. I had a moment ETA...anyone notice RSD
(Rear seat delete) 
Sorry about the finger. That looks ouchy. |
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Posted: 11/5/2019 8:43:30 AM EDT
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I like the custom taillight mount fabrication.
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