Tacoma bed bob - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 09:09 AM

I found that taking 13 1/4" is the difference between the length of a double cab bed and an extra cab/standard cab bed. I decided on 13" just in case I want to put a shell back on

I used cut off wheels to do the initial cuts. Had to do minimal grinding to get the 2 pieces to match up right. I ended up getting them so close together that I didn't need any backing. Tight seam

First step: Mark the cut lines

Second step: Cut

Third step: Line up and tack

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 09:10 AM

Fourth step: Fully tack weld together, no pics sorry
Fifth step: Grind smooth

I chopped the end of the frame off and wanted to cap the ends with something, here's what I came up with

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 09:11 AM

I will be bondo-ing today so I'll get after pics

It shouldn't take much bondo to get it looking good

MT4Runner · 10-30-2006, 09:18 AM

Very nice bodywork--looks like you're welding a bit too hot, and melting base metal out and into your weld--see the dips in your weld toward the bottom. Not an issue for just capping the frame--just some friendly constructive criticism.

Did your shackle bushings smoke when you welded that close to 'em?!

The upside is that you're getting good penetration. Pause just a little bit so your electrode will fill in the gaps in the base metal. Also looks like you have a little bit of pitting--pausing will also let the gases bubble to the surface so your completed weld will be solid.

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MT4Runner

Very nice bodywork--looks like you're welding a bit too hot, and melting base metal out and into your weld--see the dips in your weld toward the bottom. Not an issue for just capping the frame--just some friendly constructive criticism.

Did your shackle bushings smoke when you welded that close to 'em?!

The upside is that you're getting good penetration. Pause just a little bit so your electrode will fill in the gaps in the base metal. Also looks like you have a little bit of pitting--pausing will also let the gases bubble to the surface so your completed weld will be solid.

Yeah I was burning much too hot, I know

Definitely not my best work, I was just tired of tack welding for 3 hours

I was using my Lincoln 3200hd (I think it's the 135 but the Home Depot version) on flux core, .035 wire. I may do the switch back to gas, we'll see

MT4Runner · 10-30-2006, 09:50 AM

Oh! Flux would explain some of the pits...just pause and let the wire fill--it's not like you're welding so hot you're burning through. Don't turn the heat down, necessarily (and risk bird shit!)--just fill more. If you turn down the heat, you risk losing the good penetration you're getting (which not everybody with a wire welder understands).

Chrisjeep7 · 10-30-2006, 10:01 AM

what did you paint your truck with? rattle can right? what brand and color (od green?) looks good!

T34418L3one · 10-30-2006, 10:05 AM

Hell yea Bri i have a new background now! Can't wait to see it today!

kiyul4130 · 10-30-2006, 11:23 AM

sweet. that looks good. ya that second picture is on my cell phone.

edit: guess its time for a new rear bumper design?! are you just going to chop the ends of your old one?

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisjeep7

what did you paint your truck with? rattle can right? what brand and color (od green?) looks good!

Rattle can is right.

http://www.aervoe.com/productcart/pc...=3&idproduct=4

I used the color "Dark Green"

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kiyul4130

sweet. that looks good. ya that second picture is on my cell phone.

edit: guess its time for a new rear bumper design?! are you just going to chop the ends of your old one?

I already cut the bumper down to fit. Just waiting for the paint to dry

T34418L3one · 10-30-2006, 05:37 PM

i cant wait to see it all done. DRY PAINT DRY!!!! and you better post pics so i dont have to wait till tomorow to see it at work :smoking:

Chrisjeep7 · 10-30-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by generalee7

Rattle can is right.

http://www.aervoe.com/productcart/pc...=3&idproduct=4

I used the color "Dark Green"

Holy dog shit man! that stuff is $22 a can! i thought it was $22 a case untill i went to check out!

turtle4x4 · 10-30-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by generalee7

I already cut the bumper down to fit. Just waiting for the paint to dry

Any pics with the rear bumper on yet?

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisjeep7

Holy dog shit man! that stuff is $22 a can! i thought it was $22 a case untill i went to check out!

Nope, you get 6 cans for 22 bucks. Pretty sure their site is messed up

It used to tell you how many cans you get for 22 bucks. Give them a call

kiyul4130 · 10-30-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by generalee7

I already cut the bumper down to fit. Just waiting for the paint to dry

aw look at those cute little hoops now

eightyfive · 10-30-2006, 11:18 PM

what are you going to do with the can back???? looks nice, i used krylon olive drab from walmart...$.99 a can.

generalee7 · 10-30-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by turtle4x4

Any pics with the rear bumper on yet?

Heres one for ya, I'll have to get some better daylight pics

RAINER · 10-31-2006, 05:45 AM

Looks good. I plan to do a bob when i get an older pickup.

Mark

T34418L3one · 10-31-2006, 09:23 AM

hehehe those are cute hoops

generalee7 · 10-31-2006, 09:31 AM

Here are some daytime pictures

Cut down the bed rug...

sinistertrucker · 10-31-2006, 11:12 AM

It is sooo cute

Edit: is that a falcon back there?

BOBBED97TACO · 10-31-2006, 11:13 AM

Are those authentic bullet holes?

That BOBjob looks good. How many cans did you use to paint the whole truck?

Davidtacoma · 10-31-2006, 12:04 PM

Looks nice Bri

I remember when my bob was clean too....LOL

-David

Chass · 10-31-2006, 12:20 PM

Thats a good looking rig. Good job on the bed.

Chass
ct

10-30-2006, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
generalee7 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16522 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,172	Tacoma bed bob I found that taking 13 1/4" is the difference between the length of a double cab bed and an extra cab/standard cab bed. I decided on 13" just in case I want to put a shell back on I used cut off wheels to do the initial cuts. Had to do minimal grinding to get the 2 pieces to match up right. I ended up getting them so close together that I didn't need any backing. Tight seam First step: Mark the cut lines Second step: Cut Third step: Line up and tack __________________ -Brian 01 4 door Taco- soon to be 3 link on tons with 40's

10-30-2006, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
generalee7 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16522 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,172	Fourth step: Fully tack weld together, no pics sorry Fifth step: Grind smooth I chopped the end of the frame off and wanted to cap the ends with something, here's what I came up with __________________ -Brian 01 4 door Taco- soon to be 3 link on tons with 40's

10-30-2006, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
generalee7 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16522 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,172	I will be bondo-ing today so I'll get after pics It shouldn't take much bondo to get it looking good __________________ -Brian 01 4 door Taco- soon to be 3 link on tons with 40's

10-30-2006, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,634	Very nice bodywork--looks like you're welding a bit too hot, and melting base metal out and into your weld--see the dips in your weld toward the bottom. Not an issue for just capping the frame--just some friendly constructive criticism. Did your shackle bushings smoke when you welded that close to 'em?! The upside is that you're getting good penetration. Pause just a little bit so your electrode will fill in the gaps in the base metal. Also looks like you have a little bit of pitting--pausing will also let the gases bubble to the surface so your completed weld will be solid. __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

10-30-2006, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
MT4Runner IDIot! Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44480 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 16,634	Oh! Flux would explain some of the pits...just pause and let the wire fill--it's not like you're welding so hot you're burning through. Don't turn the heat down, necessarily (and risk bird shit!)--just fill more. If you turn down the heat, you risk losing the good penetration you're getting (which not everybody with a wire welder understands). __________________ Motive Gear Land Use Team http://www.tenfactory.com http://www.motivegear.com http://www.nationaldrivetrain.com http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com http://www.mastercraftsafety.com FToy 086 - UHaul Toterhome

10-30-2006, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chrisjeep7 Got .45? Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9274 Location: Broken Arrow Posts: 2,575	what did you paint your truck with? rattle can right? what brand and color (od green?) looks good! __________________ 94 YJ w/ 5.3L, TH400, Atlas, and 42" Pitbull Rockers

10-30-2006, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
T34418L3one Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22625 Location: norcal pleasanton Posts: 319	Hell yea Bri i have a new background now! Can't wait to see it today! __________________ 86 4runner still ifs awaiting sas

10-30-2006, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
kiyul4130 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37026 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,052	sweet. that looks good. ya that second picture is on my cell phone. edit: guess its time for a new rear bumper design?! are you just going to chop the ends of your old one? Last edited by kiyul4130; 10-30-2006 at 11:27 AM.

10-30-2006, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
T34418L3one Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22625 Location: norcal pleasanton Posts: 319	i cant wait to see it all done. DRY PAINT DRY!!!! and you better post pics so i dont have to wait till tomorow to see it at work :smoking: __________________ 86 4runner still ifs awaiting sas

10-30-2006, 11:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
eightyfive Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56946 Location: south bay, soCAL Posts: 1,361	what are you going to do with the can back???? looks nice, i used krylon olive drab from walmart...$.99 a can.

10-31-2006, 05:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
RAINER Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77294 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 177	Looks good. I plan to do a bob when i get an older pickup. Mark __________________ 1985 toyota 4runner rebuilt 22re offroad cam internals from Engnblder 5.29s e-lockers f/r rebuilt axles

10-31-2006, 09:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
T34418L3one Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22625 Location: norcal pleasanton Posts: 319	hehehe those are cute hoops __________________ 86 4runner still ifs awaiting sas

10-31-2006, 09:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
generalee7 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16522 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,172	Here are some daytime pictures Cut down the bed rug... __________________ -Brian 01 4 door Taco- soon to be 3 link on tons with 40's

10-31-2006, 11:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
sinistertrucker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28792 Location: White Mountains, Az Posts: 1,138	It is sooo cute Edit: is that a falcon back there? __________________ Not Legal In California. Last edited by sinistertrucker; 10-31-2006 at 11:14 AM.

10-31-2006, 11:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
BOBBED97TACO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15557 Location: Waco,TX Posts: 130	Are those authentic bullet holes? That BOBjob looks good. How many cans did you use to paint the whole truck? __________________ [url]www.centexoffroad.com[/url]

10-31-2006, 12:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Davidtacoma Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15394 Location: New Mexico Posts: 841	Looks nice Bri I remember when my bob was clean too....LOL -David __________________ 85 4ruggy...40" stickies,dual 4.7s/5.38 60/14 Full hydro

10-31-2006, 12:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
Chass Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37212 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,189	Thats a good looking rig. Good job on the bed. Chass ct __________________ Tuna!

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