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jeffs51chevy · 09-04-2008, 06:50 PM

All the structural pieces (cab mounts and front core support brackets) were built with 1/4" steel plate. Running board gussets, core support gussets, and bed bracket tops were done with 3/16" plate. I'm sure I over-built, but I'd rather error on the side of strength and durability.

This is my first build of this nature and I consider myself a novice at best. I know there are some hardened fabricators out there who might see a better way of doing things, or they just see something I could do differently to better the project. Please chime in. I want the feedback. Positive or negative, it will save me headaches down the road.

09-04-2008, 06:50 PM	#41
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: Yet Another s10 swap All the structural pieces (cab mounts and front core support brackets) were built with 1/4" steel plate. Running board gussets, core support gussets, and bed bracket tops were done with 3/16" plate. I'm sure I over-built, but I'd rather error on the side of strength and durability. This is my first build of this nature and I consider myself a novice at best. I know there are some hardened fabricators out there who might see a better way of doing things, or they just see something I could do differently to better the project. Please chime in. I want the feedback. Positive or negative, it will save me headaches down the road.