Projects [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II

Thanks Ken

Thanks man! I cant wait tell its done...

Thank you!

 

Well I've been working on the bed for a little bit now, Got the damaged fixed in the rolled part at the rear. Started on the rear bed mounts this last weekend. Next up is the front bed mount and custom front panel support, And lastly I'll be making a new tailgate. Then I'll get into the major reworking of the rear fenders.

Here are the bed tops before.




During




And done with stake pocket holes filled




Here's what I came up with for rear bed mounts




ready to be welded to the bed





More to come hopefully this weekend ill start on the front mount.

Justin

 

Really dig this whole build!! Great work!


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Nice work, good to see you progressing!

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Justin, glad to see you back at it, and looking great, nice job...Jim

 

Those stake pockets, or lack of really shine, love the tear-drop roll cover/filler!!

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Any chance of a "from-under" shot of those pockets? Were the original rear bed mounts vertical uprights, or ninety degrees w/ the bed floor?

 

I'll try to get a under shot this weekend. As for the original mounts I cant remember exactly but I believe the cross members for the wood floor bolted directly thru the frame.

 

Nice, build thanks for all the pics

 

HE'S BACK ON IT !!! This build is great. The details no one will see makes it amazing.

 

Thanks

Haha, Thanks man

 

wow man this thing is really coming along!!! nice work!

 

Nice execution on the bed mounts Justin, they look like they were wittled from a block of steel, nice job. I will shoot you a PM, i have some pictures i want to share with you. Kenny.

 

thanks Nate, your build is coming along nicely too!

Thanks ken!

 

Hi Justin,

Any progress been made lately my friend . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

still working on it ?

 

I know it's gonna be way nicer than when new! Excellent fabb'ing my skills are sorely lacking.

 

Bitchin!

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Taking a break from it currently to build a model A coupe http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1931-model-a-bonneville-rolling-bones-style-build.879829/

 

Really loved this truck when i first saw it, luckily I came across a 52 a few days ago and I couldnt pass it up. It is missing the frame however I am getting a 95 Dakota running and driving chassis with the purchase. Just curious what your opinion was on that frame, my dream right now is to bag the truck with a 360 for the engine.

 

Honestly I dint know anything about the Dakota chassis but I have heard of a couple people doing the swap. so it should work. Good luck on your project.

 

If you get a short bed regular cab it fits very well. My buddy just finished his and it fit nice. Mine has the Dakota front clip and factory back half, it fits great.

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Yeah, I guess we can give you a pass...just this once, haha

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Thanks guys for the info, let the parts collecting begin.

 

We need more updates ASAP.


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Justin, found this thread via your model A thread (which I'm following also). Your work is amazing! Thanks for the detailed photos and easy to understand descriptions. Subscribed!

 

Thanks man! Soon as the A's done ill be back on this full time...

 

Great, I'm following that thread, too. Really like the stretch hood.