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I reinstalled the bed wood after tacking the new pocket in place with 7-8 good tacks. The bed wood is a little tight on the "new" corner. I see a lip on the pocket underside that needs to be tweaked, but I also suspect I may have to sand down the bed wood board on top near this location in order for it to slide under the pocket easily. No big deal. The bottom section isn't cooperating very well, but I think a slight bend/push should line it up adequately. I'll get it pretty darn close, then not worry too much as I suspect the bumper will conceal any teeny tiny discrepancies that may be behind it.

I have spot welded about half of this section back together and it seems to be going well. No big curveballs yet.


Well, that's not true. As I was fitting the stake pocket in place, I dropped it and put a big dent in the outer corner that I had to hammer out. 😡 I also pounded out a couple other minor dents that will be inaccessible once in place. Then I built up a couple areas with weld that had been damaged years ago on this piece.

Still a happy camper.


Hours: 417

Oh, by the way, we had a campfire tonight! The snow is almost gone from my yard.