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Old 04-22-2012, 01:53 AM   #1
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Home made notch on my 73

Today was a great day. Iam humbled by my friends and my 15 year old son. Ive been dealing with a back injury and just cant do what I used to at this present time. So a couple of my buddys came over and we removed the bed and got a c-notch installed on my 73 shortbed. Best part of the day was watching my son use a plasma and my mig welder for the 1st time. He was jazzed and felt more important to be apart of this truck. Its by no meens a show truck, just a regular every day hauler. The notch I wanted was to be super strong as I intend to tow with it. We used 1/4" metal. Its solid.
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Old 04-22-2012, 01:59 AM   #2
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Heres my son with the plasma and my mig welder.
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Old 04-22-2012, 02:17 AM   #3
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First time using a mig? Ur sons got some DAMN good skills! Congrats!
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Old 04-22-2012, 02:31 AM   #4
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LOL. The close up weld on the outside isnt his weld. He welded some of the inside.
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Old 04-22-2012, 10:10 AM   #5
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Re: Home made notch on my 73

Stronger than any bolt on notch!
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Old 04-22-2012, 12:01 PM   #6
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Haha OK. Well id say he's got a good teacher. Makes me miss my dads lessons
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Old 04-22-2012, 06:11 PM   #7
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should cover that tank up bud!
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Old 04-22-2012, 06:24 PM   #8
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nice fab..
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Old 04-22-2012, 06:36 PM   #9
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tazman, I appreciate your concern. The tank was completely drained and flushed out before i reinstalled it. Wasnt any gas or fumes. But ya in any other circumstance the tank should be covered.
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