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1978 loadstar 1700 4x4 cab
Hi,
Here's my 78 loadstar 1700 build detailing sheet metal work etc. Going to be my next service truck to replace my current bullnose ford. I am in the process of extending the cab 16". Pretty green with sheet metal, so apologies for some of the workmanship! \ Full build thread is at https://www.binderplanet.com/forums/index.php?threads/78-1700-4x4-build.146704/ Sharing with you guys to hopefully pick up some knowledge! 150044184_452477495935314_3760915083825560412_n by wild0, on Flickr received_2864785340406771 by wild0, on Flickr 20210406_153747 by wild0, on Flickr 20210406_160111 by wild0, on Flickr 20210406_165222 by wild0, on Flickr 20210406_095800 by wild0, on Flickr 20210408_150001 by wild0, on Flickr I borrowed my neighbours brake to bend the 90 then beat the offset in w/ franken pickle. I have since got a brake of my own 20210408_151349 by wild0, on Flickr 20210408_180807 by wild0, on Flickr
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William Owen Last edited by william.owen; 05-14-2021 at 09:58 PM. |
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it took a while to figure out how to go about cutting the cab and not having it fall apart. I'm not big on plans so just sort of winging it as I go.
Ideally I would of found another cab, it would of made it much simpler. But alas here we are 20210410_145804 by wild0, on Flickr 20210410_162324 by wild0, on Flickr 20210410_162332 by wild0, on Flickr 20210410_193113 by wild0, on Flickr 20210410_190657 by wild0, on Flickr 20210411_133958 by wild0, on Flickr 20210411_141938 by wild0, on Flickr
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William Owen |
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Thank for sharing.
Looks like you are doing well with it all so far.
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Marcus aka. Gojeep Victoria, Australia http://willyshotrod.com Invention is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need. |
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It looks like a good choice for the field. Good work.
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Wow, that's a TRUCK! What kind of service work do you do and why the extension?
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I've been intimidated by and have very little experience in any body work, so this is sort of a project to get some more skills. Plus I plan on keeping the truck for a long time, so might as well do it once and do it right!
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William Owen |
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I was back and forth for a couple weeks with myself debating on if I should get an English wheel or not. So I settled on getting a box and pan brake instead.
I've wanted a brake forever so this was the right time to do it. Plus I will be building a service body once the cab is done. I just passed geometric development in trade school so there was a lot of beating my head against the bench trying to remember how to layout. I am very ADHD. Case in point; my left and right hand floor pans I did the bends the wrong way so the beads are opposite 20210507_165842 by wild0, on Flickr 20210507_174513 by wild0, on Flickr 20210508_191856 by wild0, on Flickr Promptly I realised that I would have a heck of a time doing the panels without a wheel so my missus ended up paying for half for my birthday present. The roof was pretty caved in and dented. I dollied the majority out before cutting but didn't bother going all the way. The cuts I made so the extension would mostly be in one plane, and minimise/hide distortion post welding. I haven't decided if I'll put a roof support in or not. 20210513_144830 by wild0, on Flickr 20210513_150903 by wild0, on Flickr I wasn't able to get the last bend in the drip rails with the brake so I used some 1/2" square and chisel to form it. Shrunk inside w/ slices and welded back together. Took around 6 hours and a few attempts to get the drip rails right. 20210513_154143 by wild0, on Flickr 20210510_152938 by wild0, on Flickr 20210510_152932 by wild0, on Flickr 20210513_154132 by wild0, on Flickr
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William Owen |
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This was the first wheeling I'd done. I was quite pissed off by the end of it and ended up tacking it in and calling it a night. With a bit of finessing it straightened out ok. The roof sprung out a bit post cutting which was expected. I was going to make a form or brace to hold it in shape, but it wasn't really in a great shape before I cut it. Cut first measure later.
Currently in the process of welding the roof out. 20210516_123455 by wild0, on Flickr The side pieces turned out much nicer. Drivers side which was the first one I put a bit too much crown in so little bit more work on the dolly pulling that out. 20210516_125206 by wild0, on Flickr 20210516_125200 by wild0, on Flickr 20210516_125611 by wild0, on Flickr 20210516_140731 by wild0, on Flickr 2021-05-16_04-12-25 by wild0, on Flickr
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William Owen |
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Right on ! The floor tunnel looks great i would have bought a break first also . more useful especially with floors and inner structure . you used hot rolled that stuff is tough to shape . Good Job
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Hard to find anything thinner up here. Our steel supplier wanted a 25 sheet minimum for 18ga CRS. I ended up getting 2 sheets from a supplier out of town.
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