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Ben IV · 06-14-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great project.
Keep up the good work.

Thanks. Pretty sure I follow you on Instagram.

Ben IV · 06-14-2020, 12:57 PM

So after the lay out and lots of double checking it was time to cut. I cut the outside skin first then marked the inner skin off of the cuts through the top rail. Ended up with this.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-14-2020, 01:04 PM

Looks great! Nice job!

SCOTI · 06-14-2020, 02:00 PM

Getting dizzy just staring @ the puzzle pieces

cornerstone · 06-14-2020, 08:03 PM

Absolutely the cleanest cut lines I've ever seen... How in the world did you maintain such accuracy? Cut off wheel? The sanded edges look to be a consistent 1/4"... I'm curious how you did it.

Scurry67 · 06-14-2020, 08:05 PM

Looks great! Nice work.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-14-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

absolutely the cleanest cut lines i've ever seen... How in the world did you maintain such accuracy? Cut off wheel? The sanded edges look to be a consistent 1/4"... I'm curious how you did it.

x2!!

Ben IV · 06-15-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Absolutely the cleanest cut lines I've ever seen... How in the world did you maintain such accuracy? Cut off wheel? The sanded edges look to be a consistent 1/4"... I'm curious how you did it.

Thanks. I used an air cutoff tool with a 4" .030 disc. The edges I did with a mini air belt sander.

**1971Stepside** · 06-16-2020, 11:17 AM

amazing work on the bed cut down...I'm not worthy...

rwade · 06-16-2020, 11:57 PM

What is the paint code number and name? Great job on the cut down.

Wade

Ben IV · 06-19-2020, 12:06 AM

After getting things cut apart and cleaned up it was time to stick them back together. Using .023 wire with 75/25 shielding gas.

Ben IV · 06-19-2020, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

amazing work on the bed cut down...I'm not worthy...

Thanks. I think the pictures do it a little too much justice.

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Originally Posted by rwade

What is the paint code number and name? Great job on the cut down.

Wade

Medium blue I believe.

Ben IV · 06-26-2020, 12:25 PM

After they were welded up. I took my time and skipped around but there was still a slight amount of warping. Probably impossible to have zero warping without body work.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-26-2020, 01:03 PM

Looks great to me!

SCOTI · 06-26-2020, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

After they were welded up. I took my time and skipped around but there was still a slight amount of warping. Probably impossible to have zero warping without body work.

A skilled TIG operator could prob get it done but that's why they charge what they do. Kudos to your effort. Looks great from here!

CryingJoker · 06-26-2020, 11:38 PM

Holy cow that's amazing. I'll be honest I couldnt trust myself to cut down a long bed to short. I'd just have to pony up the money and buy new bedsides as I'd probably end up doing it anyway. Keep up the good work.

Ben IV · 06-27-2020, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great to me!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

A skilled TIG operator could prob get it done but that's why they charge what they do. Kudos to your effort. Looks great from here!

I have a tig machine and I'm pretty good but never tried it on sheet metal so just stuck with what I know. Thanks

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Originally Posted by CryingJoker

Holy cow that's amazing. I'll be honest I couldnt trust myself to cut down a long bed to short. I'd just have to pony up the money and buy new bedsides as I'd probably end up doing it anyway. Keep up the good work.

I had most of the tools I needed already and the bed wasn't in perfect shape so I gave it a shot.

Ben IV · 06-27-2020, 11:39 AM

Next was the bed floor. After some research I made the decision not to splice the floor which saved me a lot of cutting and welding. The front is simple just cut 12" off the front and drill new holes in the floor and header panel. Back is a little more involved. I cut off 7 1/2 inches and removed the rear cross sill from the cut off floor to spot weld back under the floor. Then used my air hammer with a pomel to fold the extra 1/2" over like factory. If i were to do it again I think I'd leave more than a 1/2" it would probably fold over easier. I did this with the floor bolted back to the sides to ensure everything lined up.

Ben IV · 06-27-2020, 11:47 AM

Here's what I did in the rear corners. The bedside has 2 bolts through the rear cross sill and I tack welded it to it like the factory did so I don't think 1 less bolt will hurt.

SCOTI · 06-27-2020, 02:05 PM

Very nicely done!

Hope I get to see this one some day @ a show or gathering (if we survive 2020).

Chevys4life · 06-27-2020, 03:10 PM

You have done a very nice job on your bed. Keep up the good work!!!

Chevys4life · 06-27-2020, 03:13 PM

Subsribed!!!

Ben IV · 06-27-2020, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Very nicely done!

Hope I get to see this one some day @ a show or gathering (if we survive 2020).

Thanks. I don't know if it's car show nice but I'd love to go to c10's in the park or LST some day.

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

You have done a very nice job on your bed. Keep up the good work!!!

Thanks just trying to build a fun driver.

SCOTI · 06-27-2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben IV

Thanks. I don't know if it's car show nice but I'd love to go to c10's in the park or LST some day.

Thanks just trying to build a fun driver.

I've never owned "car show nice" rides. They've always been fun/cool drivers. The Patina trend just helps up the status. Once the trend ends, I'll still be building budget drivers that peers will turn their necks for. The only one I ever planned to paint (& attempt to make really nice) is my RetroRod. It was perfect patina back in the late 80's until it was stolen & hacked up. It will get decent paint.

Ben IV · 06-28-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've never owned "car show nice" rides. They've always been fun/cool drivers. The Patina trend just helps up the status. Once the trend ends, I'll still be building budget drivers that peers will turn their necks for. The only one I ever planned to paint (& attempt to make really nice) is my RetroRod. It was perfect patina back in the late 80's until it was stolen & hacked up. It will get decent paint.

Nice to not have to worry about a little scratch or chip. But some people are taking patina too far kinda like they did with the "rat rod" craze.

06-14-2020, 12:57 PM	#27
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 70 gmc DIY build So after the lay out and lots of double checking it was time to cut. I cut the outside skin first then marked the inner skin off of the cuts through the top rail. Ended up with this. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-14-2020, 01:04 PM	#28
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Looks great! Nice job! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-14-2020, 02:00 PM	#29
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,905	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Getting dizzy just staring @ the puzzle pieces __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-14-2020, 08:03 PM	#30
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Absolutely the cleanest cut lines I've ever seen... How in the world did you maintain such accuracy? Cut off wheel? The sanded edges look to be a consistent 1/4"... I'm curious how you did it. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-14-2020, 08:05 PM	#31
Scurry67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 320	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Looks great! Nice work. __________________ 67 SWB First Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777171

06-16-2020, 11:17 AM	#34
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 70 gmc DIY build amazing work on the bed cut down...I'm not worthy... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-16-2020, 11:57 PM	#35
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: 70 gmc DIY build What is the paint code number and name? Great job on the cut down. Wade

06-19-2020, 12:06 AM	#36
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 70 gmc DIY build After getting things cut apart and cleaned up it was time to stick them back together. Using .023 wire with 75/25 shielding gas. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-26-2020, 12:25 PM	#38
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 70 gmc DIY build After they were welded up. I took my time and skipped around but there was still a slight amount of warping. Probably impossible to have zero warping without body work. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-26-2020, 01:03 PM	#39
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Looks great to me! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-26-2020, 11:38 PM	#41
CryingJoker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pollock, LA Posts: 79	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Holy cow that's amazing. I'll be honest I couldnt trust myself to cut down a long bed to short. I'd just have to pony up the money and buy new bedsides as I'd probably end up doing it anyway. Keep up the good work. __________________ 03 s-10: daily driver 94 s-10: late model toy 70 c10: starting frame off resto 80 c10: for sale just collecting dust 94 c1500: hauler to and from 55 chevy: hot rod project jus reborn

06-27-2020, 11:39 AM	#43
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Next was the bed floor. After some research I made the decision not to splice the floor which saved me a lot of cutting and welding. The front is simple just cut 12" off the front and drill new holes in the floor and header panel. Back is a little more involved. I cut off 7 1/2 inches and removed the rear cross sill from the cut off floor to spot weld back under the floor. Then used my air hammer with a pomel to fold the extra 1/2" over like factory. If i were to do it again I think I'd leave more than a 1/2" it would probably fold over easier. I did this with the floor bolted back to the sides to ensure everything lined up. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-27-2020, 11:47 AM	#44
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Here's what I did in the rear corners. The bedside has 2 bolts through the rear cross sill and I tack welded it to it like the factory did so I don't think 1 less bolt will hurt. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-27-2020, 02:05 PM	#45
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,905	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Very nicely done! Hope I get to see this one some day @ a show or gathering (if we survive 2020). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-27-2020, 03:10 PM	#46
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 637	Re: 70 gmc DIY build You have done a very nice job on your bed. Keep up the good work!!!



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06-27-2020, 03:13 PM	#47
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 637	Re: 70 gmc DIY build Subsribed!!!

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