03 1500, Sold it.

[ktmoutfront]

ktmoutfront submitted a new Build:

03 1500 flat bed build

Bought this truck, 4wd, 5.3 base with 105k on the odometer.

Truck was beat on by the previous owner. Tried to be a snow plower. Back into a Mercedes on his first day. Must have been moving.

I was going to pull the body and set the blazer on it. Lowered 4wd DD. FTW.

Not going to happen. So I am going to build a flat bed.

Already added electric seats and cruise control

Today it started.
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Hitch is a little bent.View attachment 218316

Bed removal by myself.
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I new I had to deal with this.
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Got it straightened out with big steel, clamps, BFH and a lot of heat. It is straight and square. Measured diagonals and it is 1/16" off. Only issue is, and it is a big one, the frame is twisted. Right rear corner is 1" higher. Blocked the left side up and tried to push the right corner down with the skidder. No dice.

Will try something else tomorrow.

I guess I should describe the future bed. Aluminium frame and sides, shortened to 7 feet long so it will fit in the garage. Recessed rollers in the surface. Sides will be removed and used to widen bed if needed. The back section will extend to 10 feet long if needed.

I have 9 days to have it usable.

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Read more about this build here...

 

[Bent77]

Why 9 days?

 

[ktmoutfront]

Driving to Phoenix to pick up my boy. Then off to mom's in Lake Havasu for a couple of days. Then head home with my boat that has been sitting since 1995.

I needed another project.

 

[Bent77]

Oh i didnt know you were chasing the boat with the project. Cool

 

[Heavyleft]

Subd for....well, just subd to see what you do...lol.

 

[campfire]

Subd for....well, just subd to see what you do...lol.

This.

 

[Phil513]

That little loader is bitchin'.

 

[ktmoutfront]

It's not little. Weighs in at 8550 pounds. Has a bad hydraulic leak I have to fix for the owner. He stores it at our church, so I can use it whenever.

 

[campfire]

That little loader is bitchin'.

Are you out robbing churches again, @ktmoutfront?

 

[campfire]

It's not little. Weighs in at 8550 pounds. Has a bad hydraulic leak I have to fix for the owner. He stores it at our church, so I can use it whenever.

I see I'm too slow.

 

[F.S.F.W]

Dang it.... Now you got me thinking about buying wrecked vehicles again! Flee from me satan!!!

 

[Bent77]

Dang it.... Now you got me thinking about buying wrecked vehicles again! Flee from me satan!!!

It's "get thee behind me"

Ironically that's where your wallet is

 

[Babaganoosh]

Sounds like a neat project, if you need any help while your in Phoenix let me know I'm not far away.

Did you figure out the seat issue?

 

[78K30]

In to see where this leads!

 

[ktmoutfront]

Sounds like a neat project, if you need any help while your in Phoenix let me know I'm not far away.

Did you figure out the seat issue?

Thanks. Might try a meet n great while in Phoenix. No on the seat. Still looking for used.

 

[F.S.F.W]

It's "get thee behind me"

Ironically that's where your wallet is

I keep my wallet in my front pocket. Chiropractor said it was causing my back problems.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Thanks. Might try a meet n great while in Phoenix. No on the seat. Still looking for used.

I'll keep my eye open for something local.

 

[ktmoutfront]

I don't have that issue. Mine is always empty. DL, CC permit and one Card. See, something good comes from bring cheap. Or is it broke?

 

[F.S.F.W]

I don't have that issue. Mine is always empty. DL, CC permit and one Card. See, something good comes from bring cheap. Or is it broke?

Haha!

 

[Chevy305]

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