I bought the book how to build for under $3,000 last year, been thinking for a while, just gathering thoughts, was researching & found this site.
one thing I want different, is I want a real useful bed, I have some pics on my old computer of what I want, pretty much entire wood bed, with sides at 45 degree angles not sure what era? I plan to build one to replicate pics I have on computer, but I want a 6 foot bed, so I can not only cruise, but actually haul something. whether a car engine, transmission, or groceries, or just find something at a yard sale, also I want the gas tank under bed. otherwise, nothing out of ordinary I am a truck person, I have several on the road, what ever I own, I make it earn its keep.
havent decided on engine yet, part wants to do a small block V8, & then I also think of maybe a 4 cylinder, or V6.
I am a very mechanical minded person, & can think things out very well, have better than average fabrication skills, & been welding for a hobby for right at 36 years. plus I once was a professional autobody tech and painter, so most of what I have read looks good, except wanting to modify wheelbase, and length, build a custom wooden bed, with "blacksmith" type frame work, and hinge, plus no water pipe steering.
I havent started because of I didnt want to rush into anything, & wanting to pretty much build most in my head, & know what I am planning to do before I start buying anything, or making parts. plus I want to wait until I pay a bill off & I have 4 payments left.
so any imput is apreciated, but dont try to change my mind on a real working bed. only planning for a max payload of around 500lbs. I dont have a use for a vehicle that cant be used except to haul me, unless it is a motorcycle.
Thanks,
Randy
one thing I want different, is I want a real useful bed, I have some pics on my old computer of what I want, pretty much entire wood bed, with sides at 45 degree angles not sure what era? I plan to build one to replicate pics I have on computer, but I want a 6 foot bed, so I can not only cruise, but actually haul something. whether a car engine, transmission, or groceries, or just find something at a yard sale, also I want the gas tank under bed. otherwise, nothing out of ordinary I am a truck person, I have several on the road, what ever I own, I make it earn its keep.
havent decided on engine yet, part wants to do a small block V8, & then I also think of maybe a 4 cylinder, or V6.
I am a very mechanical minded person, & can think things out very well, have better than average fabrication skills, & been welding for a hobby for right at 36 years. plus I once was a professional autobody tech and painter, so most of what I have read looks good, except wanting to modify wheelbase, and length, build a custom wooden bed, with "blacksmith" type frame work, and hinge, plus no water pipe steering.
I havent started because of I didnt want to rush into anything, & wanting to pretty much build most in my head, & know what I am planning to do before I start buying anything, or making parts. plus I want to wait until I pay a bill off & I have 4 payments left.
so any imput is apreciated, but dont try to change my mind on a real working bed. only planning for a max payload of around 500lbs. I dont have a use for a vehicle that cant be used except to haul me, unless it is a motorcycle.
Thanks,
Randy