1966 F100 Build-PROJECT DISRUPTIVE

I braced the front of the bed to remove the front panel. I placed a 2x2 tube to replace the stock bed rail and cleaned up the spot weld locations for the new steel sheet.

The front panel was dented and rusted out so I am removing the old panel and replacing it with 14 gauge sheet steel. My plan is to cut on the line and place new steel up to it. The piece is spot welded onto itself which will be a mess if I try to remove all the welds so I am looking at replacing the top rail also.

I decided to buy new tubs and add them to the existing tubs. This way there is one cut and a cleaner finished product. Removed the edge 4 3/4 bigger than stock giving a 14" wide tub  

We continue with the tubbing.  To recap I used the tops of a donor truck tub. Straight steel will be used to fill in the sides This is was was left from the cut.. I used this under the patch to help align the twp pieces. I placed the extra piece underneath and sandwiched metal to keep things straight. Here we are with the piece tacked in Placing a jack and a piece of steel I supported the tub. The cross brace aligned nicely

So I decided to tub the rear wheel tubs. I got some donor steel from a style side for the top and just use steel to fill it in. Going with  2 1/2 " because any more with springs would be worthless. I can run oversize tires without rubbing on the inner wheel tubs. Donor tops for the tubs Marked for the cut Removed this 2 1/2 " section to be welded back Tub and floor cut. Piece to be added

I have seen these cartoon truck pictures with oversize tires-distorted bodies on the internet and thought I would try to do one. Original picture Cartoon picture