First off ,I understand i can go with a different length rear end and wheel offset so i wouldn't have to make modifications to my box. The used parts i have available to me are the ones I have acquired over the years that will work with a little modification to my box. So my question is does anyone have mini tubs on their truck that they made. I'm in the idea/ problem solving stage now and would appreciate any ideas/solutions to problems you encountered. One idea I have is making them out of trailer fenders. Seen this on YouTube and like the rounded edge and price. Here's some pictures I got online . Thanks for any information or ideas you have. Dan
That looks like a pretty viable option for the sheet metal work - - - -now, what about frame rail and spring clearance? Jerry
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Good point about leafspring clearance. The shackle brackets will be mounted on bottom of frame like in photo with the bolt turned 180 . Hope to be even or still a little outside of frame with tub. Thanks
Those look really good on that bed side. You may want to look at Canadian_guy (1940 Resto Mod) in the project forum. He added mini tubs to his bed, they appear to be 67-72 wheel wells.
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If I was ever going to do that, I would look for some rusted out AD fenders and use the top/outboard portion of them to mirror whats on the outside of the bed. Even severely rusted fenders are still sound in that area.
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