Steve's 65' Flareside bed pics.....Steps on!

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 12, 2010, 6:00 pm

I know everyone wants to see pics:

Alan does this look right side up?

http://s1026.photobucket.com/albums/y32 ... 20project/
Steve

supersmitty · Post by **supersmitty** » August 12, 2010, 6:35 pm

The wood floor is gonna look sick! I bet you cant wait to see that thing on your truck.

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » August 12, 2010, 9:50 pm

WOW

... that be ..... N I C E ! ! !

36truck · Post by **36truck** » August 12, 2010, 10:01 pm

Nice. Who's panels? What do you think of the quality?

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » August 12, 2010, 11:04 pm

cool deal steve. glad to see you are on your way with that box!

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » August 13, 2010, 4:58 am

Looking very nice !!!

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 13, 2010, 5:00 am

36truck wrote:Nice. Who's panels? What do you think of the quality?

Thanks, all.
Panels are from Premier Metal Crafters [Kim Stewart] out of Richfield, Utah. They are fantastic! 12 gauge over original 16. Very very happy with the quality and price, about a 2 week lead time, fenders and tailgate from DC thru Chucks Trucks in Hamden, Ct. I am changing out the front panel [smooth] to original style from MAR K should be in Tuesday. Not really fond of the smooth one as it is set up tp go on the outside overlapping stake pocket lip. The only thing I really have to do is drill out all opposing holes as Kim builds these to be plug welded.
I do have more info, ie: phone pricing etc. if anyone is interested.
-Steve.

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » August 13, 2010, 4:20 pm

Nice looking F250 4x4 looks good as it sits. Will look great with the bed in place. One day when my garage is open again I will get back on my 63.

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 14, 2010, 5:47 pm

Couldn't wait, got this done today, going to fit tailgate on.

Hope to have it back and complete for the 29TH ATCA @ RI/CONN historic airfield,
-Steve.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » August 14, 2010, 5:58 pm

Looks like you need to update your signature pics!

Looking good!

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 14, 2010, 7:59 pm

MadMaxetc wrote:Looks like you need to update your signature pics!

Looking good!

Thank you!

Ya, in a couple of weeks I hope.

Then I got to remember how to do that.

-Steve.

supersmitty · Post by **supersmitty** » August 14, 2010, 8:31 pm

The bed looks great Steve! Thats gonna be even better painted and even better....in person!

I hope my bed is that clean some day.

Just one question...does it look high in comparison to the cab lines or am I just crazy?

Either way still looks awesome! I'll be representing the slicks tomm. in putnam, I hope to see a few more. I will try and take some pics and post them tomm night.

Smitty

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » August 14, 2010, 10:07 pm

That is one smooth stock 4x4 very nice.

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » August 15, 2010, 3:44 am

Whoa !!! It really looks great and solid.

Rusty 63 · Post by **Rusty 63** » August 15, 2010, 4:54 am

supersmitty wrote:The bed looks great Steve! Thats gonna be even better painted and even better....in person! I hope my bed is that clean some day. Just one question...does it look high in comparison to the cab lines or am I just crazy?

Either way still looks awesome! I'll be representing the slicks tomm. in putnam, I hope to see a few more. I will try and take some pics and post them tomm night.

Smitty

8' Flare-sides are taller, but yeah, I kinda thought the same. Maybe I'm just used to the 6 footer on Rusty.

Did you climb on the roof of your house for those pictures? Or just a big ladder? Looking great!

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 15, 2010, 5:05 am

The bed is taller on the longbeds, I originally had [see first pic] the supports mounted to the frame, basically flush, then I put the rear plate on and the indent for the floor was up 2" from the supports, raised them up [blocked] 2". The top roll is right at my chin, but I looked in some books I've got and it IS supposed to be that high.-I love it.

I took pics from my deck- hate ladders.
Thanks for all you thoughts.
Josh you should be able to see it at the ATCA show.
-Steve.

pic out of Wagners Ford Trucks.

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » August 15, 2010, 11:55 am

Dude, that is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet....

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » August 15, 2010, 3:02 pm

Your 250 has tons of character. It is a very handsome truck. I have been wanting to make one of the ATCA shows for several years now, but it is a long way from Central Texas up there. The year 2012 ATHS convention will be in Springfield Mass. I plan on being there if the Lord is willing, so may be I will see you there too.

bird55 · Post by **bird55** » August 15, 2010, 4:01 pm

That looks great!

F7BIGJOB · Post by **F7BIGJOB** » August 15, 2010, 6:27 pm

36truck wrote:Nice. Who's panels? What do you think of the quality?

The only problem I had, was the tailgate would not go into the opening, sides are square, measured out [seems] ok, so I un bolted sides from rear pan and added 1 washer per each 8 bolts and tightened up, added just enough space and gate works as it should.
The space will be filled with body seam sealer and it'll be fine.
The chains

, drilled holes as per my sample/donor bed, but the bolt falls shy about a 1/4" to go thru the front side of the pocket, went to the local True Value looking for a certain nut [simular to a door lock button], but didn't have any. I have some avenues to check Monday.

-Steve.