Just Bobbed the Deuce

[Jimma]

Thanks to the skilled hands and sharp mind of BlythewoodJoe in Blythewood, SC I got the truck bobbed. I drove to Joe's last Saturday - a mere 150 mile drive (each way) and he was waiting and ready to start the job. He went right to work and got everything stripped down, axles removed, new duece springs hung in the back, spaced everything back 5 inches, detached everything from the rear bumber, cut the frame, re drilled and re mounted the bumperettes and lights and then built a cradle to hold the extra axle and tires for the trip home, loaded and secured them and I was off. Because of delays, eating, running a few arrands and such it took a little longer than Joe anticipated but it was worth it. We got it finished and I headed home on Sunday with a bobbed and driveable truck. He did a great job and is a really, really cool person. Got the 395's installed and next will be the paint job.

 

[glcaines]

Looking Good! Keep the photos coming as you get it painted.

 

[Cleptomaniac]

looks good!!!

 

[treessw]

looks sharp!!!!

 

[Jimma]

Thanks for the complements. I will post pictures when I get it painted and then the bed installed. I could not have done it without blythewoodjoe.

 

[toughjeep]

Looks great! Cant wait to see it painted. What kind of bed you gonna use?

 

[Jimma]

I am going to use a M105 trailer bed. I know there are many opinions about what bed to use but I like the look, I own one and its right here and I like the fact that it has bows and a standard cover. I dont have to waste a lot of time in fabrication and my trailer, bows and cover will fit nicely on the truck.

 

[RAYZER]

Nice!!!

 

[RAYZER]

I am going to use a M105 trailer bed. I know there are many opinions about what bed to use but I like the look, I own one and its right here and I like the fact that it has bows and a standard cover. I dont have to waste a lot of time in fabrication and my trailer, bows and cover will fit nicely on the truck.

Ahh,the good ol sacrificial trailer!

 

[Jimma]

Rayzer, if it looks good enough I might take it to the GA SS Rally this year.

 

[RAYZER]

That would be sweet! I want to ride with you! Im sere it will look great,what color will you be painting it?

 

[197thhhc]

Looks like a good start. Keep the pics coming.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

 

[wreckerman893]

Rayzer, if it looks good enough I might take it to the GA SS Rally this year.

You will be getting a set of orders instructing you to bring the bobber to the GA Rally.

 

[QuickSilver]

Awesome! Every time I see a bobbed Deuce I want one.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Don't worry about what it looks like, mine looked like it was rolled, and I was accepted. They are not a very picky bunch down there, heck they even let Clinto attend!

 

[Jimma]

I was there last year with my other deuce and its a beauty. I dont want to roll in this year looking like a dog. As to the color, I plan to paint it head to toe in 383 green, then do a black camo pattern over the green. I am going to paint the cab and frame first. Then I am going to paint the trailer bed completely so I can install it with every surface painted.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Looks good. Are you going to keep the duals in the rear?


One thing that I see missing though.......a convoy light (inside joke)

 

[4x4 Forever]

Looks good Jimma, keep up the work! Please post pics of the progress.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Joe is a good friend and an accomplished deuce butcher. He also works smart, not hard. Won't find a more fair guy to deal with in the hobby. Oh, the truck looks tough! If they allow my rust bucket at the rally, they won't shun you.....or your brother! Did you guys lengthen a driveshaft in advance or did Joe do it on site?