83 Toyota ranch truck restoration- The SOB

[TacoXpo]

I like the name and the project!!!

 

[drew02a]

Weld looks like it's not bonding well because the surface is dirty

 

[garzanium]

Too late to turn back now. Lucky I have all day to mess with it.going to try to clean it up more, hope I see some decent penetration once I get passed all the build up. Hope to get it clean enough to do a second pass.

 

[taco4x4rar]

You might want to seriously consider pulling the cab off the frame. I don't see any other good ways to fix that.

 

[drew02a]

You might want to seriously consider pulling the cab off the frame. I don't see any other good ways to fix that.

This. It ain't THAT hard

 

[garzanium]

Got my rage evolution saw...holy shit,this is awesome!

Cut a bit from the rear..didnt want to go super short

Promoting sponsors of my rig to the right...y'all didnt know haha

Dad always said something about measuring once....and some other stuff i forgot........

Fuuuuuuccccc..

Party over till i go gets some more metal....

 

[Silverback]

That saw is badass!

 

[SecretSquirrel]

I had my doubts, but you're really turning that ugly bitch around...

 

[drew02a]

I had my doubts, but you're really turning that ugly bitch around...

Seriously! Most people say they want a "project" then don't actually have the time or ability to fix it up. This build is right on track

 

[garzanium]

She is getting there....

Got some work done on the bed..welded onto the frame and painted the frame..still got some work to do..

Going for this look...but still debating..should I go round tube or square tube?? I like the looks of round, but have never really worked with it in regards to cutting angles...sounds easier to F up cuts in regards to lenght

Specifically, im talking about the "shelves"and upper border of the bed.

Round

and what appears to be square...

 

[Silverback]

Its looking great... you are making me want to pull my bed off and give it a shot.

 

[TacoXpo]

Although my truck is a no all poo zone, that kit illustrated in the top truck is an all poo kit IIRC $400.

It is sad that we don't have that cul-de-sac neighborhood and all of us pickup guys could get 'er done!

 

[Silverback]

It is sad that we don't have that cul-de-sac neighborhood and all of us pickup guys could get 'er done!

x47000

 

[thekidcatcher]

that would be awesome

 

[garzanium]

I think I built this bitch too high resulting in a hillbilly look... oh well.Ran out of time to work yesterday, so may continue today.

 

[drew02a]

Instead of making them lower, you could put some storage space underneath

 

[garzanium]

Instead of making them lower, you could put some storage space underneath

Hell ya,great idea. Im now thinking 40mm ammo cans on a swivel base so that you can access the top.this would be up front

 

[garzanium]

90% there,just need the base.happy with the box now that i got the storage.

Can be configured a few ways

Kept it flush so it can still be used as a ""shelf"

 

[DemonSpeedn]

Keep up the good work, good job

 

[Silverback]

Nice!! You get the award for determination this month.. 105+ and you are out welding away!