98 taco bedbob
I think i have a pretty good idea as to what needs to be done, the only thing im not sure of are the points of measure, i.e. from where on the truck can i take a measurement so that it will be the same on both sides. ive searched but only found this thread. http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ghlight=bedbob At one time there was another thread that had some detail to it, but ill be damned if i can find it. any tips or trick's would also be very much appreciated.
-Thanks
.
Re: 98 taco bedbob
There is a huge source of information on this site on this thread in the Toyota make and models link. Just scroll down to Toyota Bed Bob Tech Information.
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...ormation/page2
Use the forward edge of your taillights as the main 'level' (control) line and measure everything else off of that. Hardest part is welding the thin metal back together in such a manner that it doesn't warp. Taking your time is key.
A trick I have used is to get the bed rail level, then use a plumb bob for your vertical line on the taillight. Spray over the line with some primer and you have your 'control' to make your other measurements from.
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Well so far, so good! Got it off, and started to get it tacked back on in five hours. We did it a little different than I've ever seen. i left an extra 1'' on the tail gate side and then overlapped the bottom and tucked the sides in between the two panels on the front half. im going to drill holes into the outer layers then fill weld onto the bottom and sides as well as lap weld the seams. I think this will be super strong, we'll see what happens. i'll add some pic's of the tuck and fill welds tomorrow. still debating whether or not to clearance the quarter panels. Thank Brody for the link there is a wealth of knowage there!!!
Re: 98 taco bedbob
looking good. Bet you got some weird looks from the neighbors.
Re: 98 taco bedbob
ya, but that's not really all that uncommon. Thanks i think it's going to come out ok!
Re: 98 taco bedbob
wow it got stubby!
Congrats on the nice progress man. That ought to give you a better exit angle. Keep us posted
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Looks great!
Re: 98 taco bedbob
That looks really good
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Throw this into both the build threads and the same link where I posted the bed bod tech if you get a chance. I can do it later if you run into grief.
Nothing like that "well, I'm totally committed now and better make it work" feeling, is there? Sometimes that is really the only way to get a project done...
BTW, you will love the bed bob. One of the best things I did on my rig. Only down side for me is that I used to use the bumper scraping as a 'safety sound'. Now when I hear that, it will be just before I roll over backwards.
Not to tell someone how to do something, but you will have a better finished product and easier time welding if you clean off all of the metal around the ares...probably already know this, but thin sheet metal is hard enough to weld to begin with...
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Nice bedbob!
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Right, resize glass, gas tank, interior panels, relocate gas filler, headliner, etc. - not going to happen!
___________
Chris in Florida
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Yeah Aaron...however cool this would be to do on the 60, just look at what would need to be done. Chris only listed a little bit. I do know people who would tackle this, but they are professional body shop people with a huge number of years of experience. I have seen some of their projects and even with a shop, the right tools and vast experience, some of their projects have lasted a couple for months start to finish...Remember how long it took Christo Slee to do the LC80 pickup? Yeah....looked like it came from the factory that way when he was done, but there were 4 guys working on it at various times and on a daily basis...
Re: 98 taco bedbob
There is a murder who bobbed his 60 up in Canada. Search for a guy named like baxter650 or something like that on mud, it's really clean
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Mace (Mud Mod) has done one too - calls his truck "Bob" now. I've seen enough of them to know how much I'd like it.
___________
Chris in Florida
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Sean is about the only person I know on this site who has the skill to pull this off. You might want to talk to him some time just for grins...
Re: 98 taco bedbob
I have under $100 stuff I need and can't afford already. :(
___________
Chris in Florida
Re: 98 taco bedbob
Well, whatcu be needing? Post it up...you are the most well liked person on the forum, so if someone has some stuff you may not have to buy it. They can consider it a donation...Heck, I may have what you need. Nobody is gonna know unless you post it...
Re: 98 taco bedbob
You got any arthroscopy skills Pete?
It looks like I'll be needing a couple shoulders done before I can't turn a steering wheel.
___________
Chris in Florida
Posting Permissions
Reply W/Quote
