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[RCP57]

The box on the truck in the pictures is "borrowed" so there won't be a cab guard on it but the box that I have at the powder coaters does and you are right, the pipes do look less out of place.

I think maybe my wife was upset with the smell because the truck isn't painted her favourite color...come to think of it the truck was her favourite color before I painted it...hmmm

I use self made dies(spelling) to press out the side panels. One shot, all done! I don't have the skills required to make two of the same if I had to make all those bends with a box/pan brake. I do however make the rest of it this way.

More pics later!

[RCP57]

I made up a couple different pieces for the rear end today. What's the favourite?





and I installed my stock KH brake lights into this one.


Let me know what you think.

[Espeefan]

Originally Posted by RCP57

The box on the truck in the pictures is "borrowed" so there won't be a cab guard on it but the box that I have at the powder coaters does and you are right, the pipes do look less out of place.

I think maybe my wife was upset with the smell because the truck isn't painted her favourite color...come to think of it the truck was her favourite color before I painted it...hmmm

I use self made dies(spelling) to press out the side panels. One shot, all done! I don't have the skills required to make two of the same if I had to make all those bends with a box/pan brake. I do however make the rest of it this way.

More pics later!

Reg, did you machine your die out of aluminum or steel? That's a great way to go, when you want to make duplicate parts. I did the same for my fuel tank straps, after I made 4 by hand and they all ended up being a different length and having different sized eyelets. Drove me crazy, and then I thought, why I don't I make a die....

[RCP57]

The die set is made from mild steel so it should last for a while. I would like to build another set with a different shape but need to see some of my investment come back first. Only the ribs get formed in the die leaving me to adjust the height a little with the top and bottom 90's.

[Ken Orme]

I like your rig. Very realistic.

A lot of the times when I make parts it takes me more time to make the fixtures than it does to make the parts.

My problem when I want to make the part again I forget where I put the fixture.

Ken

[tc1cat]

Great looking truck!! Both of the shorter bumpers look the best to me. Most of the bumpers that I see are painted black. This would make a very big difference in the look of the bumper. ?? for you- what are you using to make the notch for the frame in the bumpers?

[Trucker_Jo]

I like the drop down bumper if you are going for a more custom look for sure. But the shorter plate painted black would look killer too for that work truck look

[RCP57]

Thanks guys. I just use my bandsaw to cut out the notch for the frame. Not the cleanest way to do it but it's the fastest way with the tools I have.

I got the box back from the powder coaters today so I painted up the mounts and stuck the truck together for some photos. I am still waiting for some stuff to come in the mail that will make it run but I wanted to see what it looked like. The color I chose turned out to be a little different than what I imagined but overall I really like the powder coat. It hides some imperfections and doesn't show finger prints every time I touch it like the aluminum does.

Let me know what you think!


















Thanks for lookin!