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Old 04-08-2020, 05:27 PM   #1
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69 C-30 Flatbed Build (just the bed)
Built this bed three years ago on my daily driver. It is entirely bolt together. Broke many drill bits, cursed a lot and drilled about a bazillion holes. I'll post more pics of the processes.
I know it's not a polished show piece but it is strictly utility.
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Old 04-08-2020, 05:29 PM   #2
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Another view
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The beginning. Lots of holes in the frame. Could use a little re-inforcement
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Old 04-08-2020, 05:31 PM   #4
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Steel side mounts
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Old 04-08-2020, 05:33 PM   #5
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Frame leveling component. Holes are for access to frame bolts
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Frame mount-one side
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Old 04-08-2020, 05:36 PM   #7
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Steel square tube, C-channel and bracket rough-in
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Installing the components
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Drill, tap, and assemble the center support channel
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Center support
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Support installed, corner brackets and stainless steel bolts
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Another view of steel tube frame in progress
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Template for steel fenders
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fenders in progress
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More bending and drilling bolting
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fender material is corrigated storm drain, galvanized
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Forming material one fender
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Progress on fender
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Filler neck guard
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Cut to fit
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Almost fitted on a test board. Board needs slots
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Removable back section (goes over fuel tank)
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In place but not installed
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Wood deck going on. tons of bolts in this truck
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