I always like looking at builds as it has helped me see methods, tools an ideas for future projects. I tend to keep trying to come up with things...
Just an old Farm boy. LOL
After cutting/hauling a bunch of loads in while it was dry, we finally got some rain so now I'll start splitting all the bigger stuff. Have the...
Thanks. I've just had enough years of doing this to dream a little about what would be a lot nicer for my situation. The more leaning over,...
I want the shorter turning radius as in the woods you get in tighter spots. It's already a standard longbed axle spacing. Can't just move the axle...
Here is the build album and it contains all the rework to the truck cab before I started the bed project. Wood hauler build
Trying to attach a video of it in action....
[img] [img] [img] [img] Been hauling constantly now with loads and has worked great. Has over 20 cycles on it now with no issues.
[img] Got some antislip tape for sidewalks and cut it to fit the top of the bumper. Hopefully it'll keep me from slipping off while...
[img] Here it is after welding, grinding and sanding out. [img] Continues the rolled edge like I wanted to have. Did the other side the same...
[img] Next will be the front bumper. I want something bigger than stock and want to be able to stand/kneel on it when working in the engine...
[img] Had a warmer day and decided to give it a bath. Happy with the results so far and just a few things left to do. [img] [img] [img]...
[img] Bed frame installed and painted and painted the floor crossmembers while they were out as well. [img] Next was to paint the push wall....
[img] Here it is ready to be painted. Decided not to paint individual as I may add more later if needed. [img] With the extra 1/2" of...
[img] Last time I went to my local steel yard I picked up the metal for the push wall and tailgate liner. This is the sheet I got for the...
[img] Drilled a hole in a thinner piece of stainless a used an arbor press to form it. Wood works okay for just a couple pieces and thinner...
[img] With this done I'll work on putting the aluminum wall in. [img] With the bracing there was no way to get it in with 1 or 2 pieces....
[img] Measured and cut all the front angle braces. I tried to keep in mind making it as easy to load as I could. Can't get away from some of it...
[img] Using a board as a guide to fit the top angles. C clamped Box beams serve to keep everything aligned for tack welds. [img] This will...
[img] I had a 4 x10 sheet of 12 guage here so it got the call. Cut the slot for the cable pulley and the winch access. [img] I used a cut...
