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Nice fabrication job! I do envy your welding capabilities! Did you make the stake pockets or were you able to find them some where?
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That is some mighty fine work - nice truck too.
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I used stake pockets off of my parts trucks to make them. Then used 16 gauge 1-3/4" tubing to do the top. I plugged the ends with frost plugs 1-5/8".
My end plan is to fabricate some "fender extensions" and bolt the stock fenders to them. A custom dually fender that can be returned to a single rear wheel if wanted. I think that will turn some heads!
Thanks for the comments guys!
In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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Jim, You can get all the parts NEW except the bedsides,from Mar K,a member here. www.mar-k.comThey might make them up special order. Another vendor,Bruce Horkey,will make the sides,but they are pricey. www.horkeyswoodandparts.com regards, steve sr.
Last edited by steve sr; Tue Jun 09 2015 08:46 PM.
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Oh and by the way Fox,
That IS some Beautiful work on that bed.
regards,
steve sr.
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I thoroughly enjoyed building them and have significantly helped my budget. I got enough material bent and ordered to do the 1ton and the 1/2 ton. $550 for bedsides, front panels, rear sills for both trucks. I can't build stainless polished bed strips though! 
In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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Love this truck. Nice work on the bed. Jim
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Please post more pictures as you go. I'm interested to see how you make the fenders fit around the dual wheels. Looks great so far.
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