Long Bed To Short Bed Question

[Fatherof3]

Found this headed "How do you weld a submarine"

[slotard]

Originally Posted by enaberif

A good 110v mig can do 1/4 just has to be done properly. If that is all you have then just plate and bolt the joints when you are done.

I sure wouldn't want to trust a 110v MIG to get good penetration on 1/4" when it comes to life safety things. I agree that, in that case, bolting is a better option.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by slotard

I sure wouldn't want to trust a 110v MIG to get good penetration on 1/4" when it comes to life safety things. I agree that, in that case, bolting is a better option.

You can watch a ton of videos on youtube that show people using 110v welders to weld 1/4" material with zero issues.

I honestly wouldn't cut a frame without bolting it together just add extra measure regardless.

[Fatherof3]

Following the beveled method diagrammed above gives good results with 110v. A Z cut with a fish plate and you're golden.

[Fatherof3]

You want a short bed, cut it. The world wont miss it not being long.

[85/Silverado]

If you are shortening the truck just for looks than Ok. If you need to use your truck leave it alone. It looks great as it is.