Tube Flat Bed/Exo/Buildup on my 85 ex cab Updated pics 10-16-06

Started by Rockdiver, July 10, 2005, 08:49:30 PM

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b_ripper8

#30
February 18, 2006, 05:50:36 PM
Good looking flatbed
In Progress: 3RZ-FE Swap Underway.

Currently: 87' 4Runner - SAS - 5.29's - welded rear - Dual 2.28 cases - Optima bluetop - round headlight conversion - FZJ80 grill - rattlecan paint job - trimmed fenders - Ranger hybrid springs front - Tacoma hybrid springs rear - schedule 160 drivelines 8" slip front - Marlin's crossmember - disk brake conversion

Rockdiver

#31
February 18, 2006, 08:55:20 PM
Thanks Guys, Its getting there slowly.   Papas & Beer  is a Bar in Encinatas,  Fun Place especially around the start of the Baha Races

hammerdown

#32
February 19, 2006, 07:32:11 PM
sweet looking bed, I like your spare tire design how it is hidden, nice job!  :thumbs:
Country Boy Can Survive

Rockdiver

#33
February 23, 2006, 06:12:05 PM
More Tubing

Rockdiver

#34
February 23, 2006, 06:15:27 PM
More Pics   Closer to done

John Doe

#35
February 24, 2006, 11:13:58 AM
Be glad I have a 4runner, not a pickup. I'd make 1 just like that :love: . Great work :biggthumpup:  :clap:  :biggthumpup:  :beer:
My 85 4Runner build http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=46841.0

peacesells: "Its kinda fun tryin to avoid body damage, just like playing operation with different sound effects"

uglyota

#36
February 24, 2006, 11:56:36 AM
turned out really well!
I would recommend a diagonal brace from midway up your main hoop to the back of the halo (where the fastback bars meet it) as well as an x or diagonal to stiffen it front to back and laterally, respectively

Rockdiver

#37
February 24, 2006, 03:14:06 PM
Lots left to do  Side bar by ex cab, cross on Top   Cross in front tool box  Lots of small braces  Then the front by windshield and to bumper and front of sliders.  Out of town this weekend.  But will have most done next week.

Rockdiver

#38
April 05, 2006, 05:18:12 PM
Fun working in snow.  Got a few pieces bent and added .

Rockdiver

#39
April 05, 2006, 05:32:46 PM
More

crawlerdan

#40
April 05, 2006, 05:38:19 PM
well, congradulations on being my hero for about the next five minuits! :thumbs:

Rockdiver

#41
April 05, 2006, 07:42:51 PM
Thanks Dan

BLACKDOG

#42
April 05, 2006, 08:42:14 PM
Rockdiver, where do you live?  I wanna come live with you :yupyup:  Sacramento doesn't have enough snow... :down:


Sweet looking exo/tube bed :thumbs:  I'm really liking the spare tire carrier.  You've got a lot of good work into it, I can tell :yupyup:

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Rockdiver

#43
April 05, 2006, 09:11:39 PM
You can have it.  I am tired of this snow . This is my truck just last night .  I am above Fresno in Sequoia at 7500

ALCORN

#44
April 06, 2006, 01:25:04 AM
picture u where talking about. jef :bananabeer:f

ALCORN

#45
April 06, 2006, 01:28:16 AM
lynn see your picture u where talking about. jeff hey email at [email protected]

burnyota

#46
April 06, 2006, 06:23:08 PM
 :bowdown:your bed design kicks ass, -ryan
85 p/u, marlin#208, built 22R on propane, old school longs, 5.29's / detroits, bobbed, chopped, and flopped

toyo487

#47
April 07, 2006, 12:04:47 AM
that is a sweet flat bed.  how much do you have into it if you don't mind me asking?
1986 Toyota 4Runner 22re 5spd transmission and dual transfer cases (4.7's in the rear). E-lockers front and rear.

2005 GMC Sierra diesel, compound turbo setup to pull.

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Rockdiver

#48
April 07, 2006, 08:33:58 AM
Thanks   I have about $250 in tube, $200+ in led lights, $250 fullsize toolbox from my old ford ,$75 in diamond plate alum & steel  $50 long reciever & steel ,  $1300 M tech Bender & Dies  and about $300 in pieces that I changed my mind on .

sloyota

#49
April 07, 2006, 09:01:46 AM
looks really good..you gave me some good ideas for mine  :beerchug:..hope to see it in person someday on the trail...
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Rockdiver

#50
April 12, 2006, 08:22:40 PM
Thanks Sloyota   Got some more done tonight

Rockdiver

#51
April 12, 2006, 08:26:17 PM
More Tube Might take some time off tubing to install the motor I built up.

b_ripper8

#52
April 12, 2006, 09:43:53 PM
Looks sweet.  :gap:
In Progress: 3RZ-FE Swap Underway.

Currently: 87' 4Runner - SAS - 5.29's - welded rear - Dual 2.28 cases - Optima bluetop - round headlight conversion - FZJ80 grill - rattlecan paint job - trimmed fenders - Ranger hybrid springs front - Tacoma hybrid springs rear - schedule 160 drivelines 8" slip front - Marlin's crossmember - disk brake conversion

John Doe

#53
April 12, 2006, 10:28:23 PM
Protection and Performance, you have all your bases covered dont you ;)

Keep up the good work  :beer:
My 85 4Runner build http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=46841.0

peacesells: "Its kinda fun tryin to avoid body damage, just like playing operation with different sound effects"

Rockdiver

#54
May 28, 2006, 09:59:44 PM
New Motor is in !  I am ready for more tubing. Soon to come X Bracing Gussets and something for the front to tie it all together

DTB

#55
May 28, 2006, 10:02:57 PM
:cheese: I likey. The tube work in the back is especially saweet. I'm thinking of doing something similar on my exo.  :crazy:
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toynizzy

#56
June 04, 2006, 09:07:46 PM
dood its looking sweet,loving the spare spot,i had the same idea when i started drawing mine out a while back,looking damn good,makes me wanna start on mine now lol  :beerchug:
85 xtra cab pretty stock for now but lots of stuff to come!!

Rockdiver

#57
June 05, 2006, 09:13:09 PM
Notched some tube tonight   wondering what height to put these two bars ???   any Ideas

Rockdiver

#58
June 05, 2006, 09:18:46 PM
Back hoop cross bracing and some gussets. Have to pull tool Box tomorrow to weld on. And yet another project started some half doors.

Rockdiver

#59
June 06, 2006, 07:40:57 AM
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