Bobbing project getting started

[hughscpa]

I just got my duece delivered today. This was the first time I have ever driven one. WHAT A BLAST!! I was able to get the truck from Ranchhopper and it is in great shape. Can't wait to the weekend to start in on the fun.

 

[jrou111]

Pics?!

 

[vtach]

Yes, can we some PICs of your truck before you bob it?

 

[powerhouseduece]

Its fun bobbing a truck, Im still the rivets out! lol

 

[TattooKenny]

I just picked up my first one today All the hard work has been done already though. Your going to love it! Get some picts up!

 

[hughscpa]

I will try to get some taken tonight.

 

[hughscpa]

Here is what we are starting with. We got yhe bed off Saturday and one hub flipped. Ran out of time before we could get the other one done. Has anyone used a plasma cutter on the rivets before? Would it get too hot or anything?

 

[russ81]

I tried a plasma arc, but found a torch to work better. Just heat up the heads, and wash them right off. Then used a bull pin and a BFH. The rivets are the worst part of the whole project. Once you get past them the rest is a real blast if you like fabricating.

 

[hughscpa]

Well we got the bed off and wheels home along with the M105. Got those nasty rivets gone and down to one axel now. The pictures aren't the best but I tried. Hope to get the back axel mounted this weekend.

 

[jcappeljr]

Youve got the hard part done.

 

[bigelk50]

Great start! It will look great when you are done! How far are you moving the back axle?

 

[hughscpa]

I'm going to stretch the drive shaft 7 inches. I am going to try and get some better pictures outside maybe tonight.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

I would try grinding the heads off the rivets and then drilling about half way through the center. A punch inserted in the hole and a BFH should take them out easily.

 

[ASTFU]

Its all fun and games until you hit your hand with that BFH!

 

[jcappeljr]

Weld a handle on the punch,Thats what I did.Saves on mashing your hand.