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cornerstone · 05-18-2018, 11:16 PM

I used this thread for my passenger side. It had a dent in the exact place as the front 12" section that was to be removed. Overall, I like the outcome but I still need to get the front leading edge of bedside perfectly vertical. Where the body line curves most the metal that was "tipped" over wants to arc. Im thinking when I address it again I will make a few relief cuts to get it right, then weld it back. It is a LOT less welding but I wouldn't say its faster.

05-18-2018, 11:16 PM	#304
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion I used this thread for my passenger side. It had a dent in the exact place as the front 12" section that was to be removed. Overall, I like the outcome but I still need to get the front leading edge of bedside perfectly vertical. Where the body line curves most the metal that was "tipped" over wants to arc. Im thinking when I address it again I will make a few relief cuts to get it right, then weld it back. It is a LOT less welding but I wouldn't say its faster.