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I was asked a few days ago about building a custom dump box. This is not an unusual request for me to hear but it is a style I haven't built before until now. Anyway, we did some talking back and forth about some things that might need to be changed slightly to work in the mini world and yesterday I got to work!

This is the truck that I am helping to recreate...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psdiqgr8is.jpg

After two days in the shop, this is what I have so far. Not much I guess.lol These things take time...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psy7ommrlx.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psnnuierop.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2iofzg8m.jpg

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that's a jersey dumper. I was trying to get rob some good pics all winter long.
that truck was as quick as a beaver on ice every time I got the camera he was gone

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Those beavers, they can be pretty slick sometimes. Even without ice.

Rob sent me a couple of pictures and a video a couple of days back. I just searched for more pictures tonight and it looks like there are a number of them out there. It should be a pretty cool looking little rig when it's finished. It's interesting for me to do something a bit different but not so much that it's a pain. Super cool that it is going to the UK too!

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So now we can call you world wide box builder Australia,UK and USA

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Haha, don't forget Switzerland, Belgium, and Canada eh! RCP's is taking over at a snails pace! Watch out world!:p

Rob said that you and Mario had recommended me as a builder so thanks for that.

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yeah buddy made him join the forum as you only build box's for us LOL!!!

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Keeping an eye on this build. Looks interesting!

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Looking a cool build Reg
Can't wait to see it

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Haha. I was trying to get an email address to give him on YouTube but my providers site had a glitch and froze the email I wanted. I had to phone them and then it took 3 days to sort it out. By that time Rob was on here.lol

It's a little different but not enough to cause more grey hair...yet.

Glad you like it Rob. I hope to get some more hours in on it today!

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Nice! Always good with a new challenge from time to time.

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Not a lot of progress today but I did get the lower brace mounted, a little welding done underneath and the ladders welded up.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pst6puvvyf.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psny9rw4mq.jpg

Reg

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Oh man I love where this is going!

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Ladders looking good Reg

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I'm making good progress on this today so check back in later for an update Rob(or I guess early tomorrow for you;)). I'm glad you like the ladders. I think they look good too.:cool:

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Reg makes the best ladders

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Reg The New David LadderMan :lol:

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Jackasses....:lol::lol::lol:

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Hey Reg what's the number's $$ on a box such as that.

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Since I haven't built one like this before, we agreed on $1000US including the tarp($850-complete box, $150-tarp). As always, shipping is on top of that. I'm about 22hrs into the setup now and I'm only about half way. I have 7hrs just in the rear section/tailgate and it isn't done yet.lol If I do another one I may need to ask a little more but we'll see. It isn't finished yet...

Pictures of todays progress coming soon!

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Crunch Crunch Popcorn I'm Ready for it ! Let's have a look.

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Here you go Bo. So far there are 22 different pieces in this box not including the ladders or lift assembly. 8 more pieces to bend and or machine and the tailgate should work!:eek: I think it looks good so far though.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psyiqe9qia.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ccedzpe.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psvvrrbbvu.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psschzzdta.jpg

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we agreed on $1000US including the tarp($850-complete box, $150-tarp).

WAY more then far for those ladders

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By the looks of Mark's trailer I say it's going to be worth every penny of that. And how will you be mechanizing the lift gate?

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This is a well cool build
And good to follow pictures off the buid Reg

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I'm just going to make it have a regular style tailgate so it will just be mechanical.

So I'm doing OK with it so far? I was able to lop off 3/8" on the back end yesterday before welding on all of the goodies. I was sweating a little when making the cuts but it all turned out fine and in the end it will look better with less overhang.

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Fun-kin awesome!!!

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Sweet! Lovin' that a$$

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It's got some nice "curves".lol

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Very nice curves lol

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Butt flap installed and daydreaming about tail lights...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6hb9vtzl.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psnhafc9r8.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psq3czyafy.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3hbnhe0z.jpg

Reg

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A little update. The front is really tall on this one because it will be using a custom KW cab. The modified cab is 147mm tall from frame rail to roof. I believe a stock king is about 120mm. Anyway, here it is.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psg25lc0hl.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psstubpn2g.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7zz0ur96.jpg

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the 1:1 looks like it was painted 69 camaro hugger orange.

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Rob said it's a Ford orange but I know the powder coater won't have the exact color. I think they have an orange that's close though.

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Looking good now Reg

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Here's another update. I had hoped to have it done today but it was not meant to be. Things always take much longer than anticipated it seems but it is getting close.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...pslm1rw5xc.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psihkq9pxl.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psm01ejbh7.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psrmnuw1j6.jpg
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/...psg1mzjhpy.jpg

Reg

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that looks great. are you going to make a cover for the tarp drive?

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Thanks Mark. I kind of thought I would try to make up a cover for it but I guess some are belt drive. What do you think? Yes/no?

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Looking Good with tarp on
Yes needs a little cover over tarp drive

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Cover is made. All parts are torn down, washed and headed for coating. Fingers crossed the orange they have is close enough!

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Your trailers makes me want to change my tig for acdc tig:D