[Purcell69]

Another morning well-spent with the project and some steel. I welded in the 1x2" box tube between the original mounting perches on the Dodge frame, then welded on the gussett plates to support the 3/16" flat stock that the front cross sill with bolt to. As of right now, the 3/16" plate is still loose, until I am certain it is in the right position for the bed.





The gap between the 3/16" plate and the top of the frame in the step is 3 3/4", so I welded up some inverted "L" shaped perches out of 1x2" to support the 3/16" plate between the Dodge perches and where the frame arches back up. I ran out of time but I will add some 3/16" gussett plates to my perches to help spread the load beoynd the perches.







-Joe