Here is some of the progress i made so far on my homemade box for my 47 ford. I am using 2x2x1/4" tube across the frame, 1 1/2 x 1/8" angle iron, and 18 gauge sheet metal.
47 Ford Homemade Box
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42chevy
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Looking good. My skills would dictate one made of cardboard. I like the way it is coming together.
Here are some pictures from today's work. Ran out of welding wire, and debating on running into town. Anyways, i used some 1 1/2" 12gauge tubing for my bed rails.....
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Ratcrazy
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I like what you have done on the box. [cl I have been thinking of doing something like that to my 46. Its always good to see how others do things and get ideas from them. Thanks for the input. Got the brain cells thinking about things now.
Larry
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cantwell.colton
Rat Rod Philosopher
nice work !!! [It looks like the c notch in the frame will prevent a flat floor. Or is it an illusion.
pretty sure thats just the angle, but what do i know --
are you going to put fenders in the back?
Bowtiestang
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Looks good....how many Mustangs are you working on
Just the angle of the camera.
No fenders, hopefully i will find some old skool wire wheels and get em back on the road.......
i own 5 mustangs, the twin turbo car in the picture (grey) is the only stang i am working on...the rest of em run good.
No fenders, hopefully i will find some old skool wire wheels and get em back on the road.......
i own 5 mustangs, the twin turbo car in the picture (grey) is the only stang i am working on...the rest of em run good.
international rat
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The bed is lookin good! I thought about building for my truck but ended up buying a original international bed and shortin it thinking it would save me some work! Boy was I wrong!
Today i was able to build my tailgate and put a piece of metal across the outside bottom of the bed. For my tailgate, i used 1X2x11gauge tubing, a sheet of 14gauge diamond plate and some 1/2" inside O.D. pipe and 1/2" rod for hinges. Here is what it looks like as of today:
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Good box!
cycledog
A really rusty biker
Nice job!
Pop rivet look
Well i decided i wanted a pop rivet look on the box, kind of make it stand out on it's own. I went and bought 1/4" x 1" carriage bolts and nuts. Using a 17/64th drill bit, drilled holes and squared them off a bit for the bolt and then attached them. I plan on tack welding the nuts to the inside of the box frame so they wont come loose.......Here are some pics of what i have done so far today, and I am not even near complete yet, just sharing the look:
Well i decided i wanted a pop rivet look on the box, kind of make it stand out on it's own. I went and bought 1/4" x 1" carriage bolts and nuts. Using a 17/64th drill bit, drilled holes and squared them off a bit for the bolt and then attached them. I plan on tack welding the nuts to the inside of the box frame so they wont come loose.......Here are some pics of what i have done so far today, and I am not even near complete yet, just sharing the look:
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international rat
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I like the pop rivet look! And that tailgate is sweet!
Gregster
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I sure like the rivet look , Why is the bottom of the gate not flush with the bottom of the bed floor ? Just curious , The gate is sharp , nice craftsmanship all around !
