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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 05:36 PM
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Bed blocks

Bed blocks are done and treated. I had to shave 1/16” off the width of the 2 1/8” wide blocks because they fit too tight.




I let them soak up the treatment for 2 hours after all cuts, holes, & chamfer. Drying before installation
 
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 06:19 PM
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guessing kiln dried wood? I have been building with Home Depot wood. That stuff is really green and leaves a puddle in my truck.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnNewb
guessing kiln dried wood? I have been building with Home Depot wood. That stuff is really green and leaves a puddle in my truck.
Yes kiln dried. Had to go to a specialty wood shop to get the 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 poplar hardwood priced by board foot. None of the regular home improvement places carry anything like it.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 12:45 AM
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Bed set down safely

Tentatively have the bed perched but not lined up or bolted down. This is a good moment because I didn’t drop this finished piece!



Had to clear the tires

Sitting approximately in position. Align and bolt next
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 05:37 AM
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looking very good! nice to see it mostly back together
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ford highboy!
looking very good! nice to see it mostly back together
Thank you! It feels like that was the last tough piece and the remaining assembly is not so daunting. Having the finished bed dangling that high to clear the tires was triggering my anxiety from dropping the door (dropping this would have been maddening).
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 03:29 PM
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A bed makes it look more like a truck!

While the bumper paint dries, I had the urge to rinse off the layers of dust and take sunny pictures.








 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 04:04 PM
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truck looks great

Truck looks awesome and will look even better with the door on. You have done a great build!

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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 04:18 PM
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Very nice! The seat, steering wheel, and interior look beautiful.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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Wow, and again I say WOW!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug O
Truck looks awesome and will look even better with the door on. You have done a great build!

Doug
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Very nice! The seat, steering wheel, and interior look beautiful.
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Wow, and again I say WOW!
Thanks, it feels good to be down to finish work. The smaller tasks go quicker and feel like more regular progress. Bumpers are on and sure improve the finished look.



Next is tail light and towing package wiring and then unf**k the drivers door!
 
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It looks alive!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 09:37 AM
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That's a beautiful sight to see right there, I'm sure it's a great feeling to be so close
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 04:12 PM
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Truck looks great!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 08:51 PM
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Nice to see your excellent progress. That's a very nice color!
 
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