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Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Tue May 11, 2021 3:10 am

Thought it was about time I posted a few pics of the latest project...a 4x8 built from a 1954 Chevy truck bed!
I know... why on earth?! Partially from a dare, just needed something to work on during retirement. Plus I have
1948 Chevy truck to tow it. The bed is mounted on a utility trailer, with 15” tires/wheels, gonna add extra tongue
Framing, all of it will be painted with patina to match my truck,minimal cabinets, 5” foam mattress... split to make a couch!
Vintage camper windows and door hardware and lighting
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Tue May 11, 2021 3:14 am

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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby bobhenry » Tue May 11, 2021 4:32 am

I HAD A 65 FORD PICKUP AND A 65 FORD PICKUP BED TRAILER (damn cap lock ) My hobby business was building mini barns so I put a barn top on the trailer as a rolling ad ! I will see if I can dig up a picture it was kinda cute ! I later modified it a bit and put it on my Dodge pick up ( I did find that picture) :roll:

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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby Bezoar » Tue May 11, 2021 8:54 am

I love it!
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:30 am

Quite a bit of progress. Interior getting closer. Cabinets need to be finished and cushions covered
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Exterior ready for paint. Hanging a 1939 Dayton military bike on the front
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Paint going on to match the old pick up truck. Windows and trim sealed
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:37 am

Door construction 101. Found an old window and latch online. Got the Filon on and ready to sand and paint
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:36 am

We have a door installed, shore power plug and taillights!
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby prohandyman » Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:51 am

Getting closer…few more pics
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby aggie79 » Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:56 pm

Gorgeous!


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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby pchast » Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:33 pm

Nice rig. 8)
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby rebapuck » Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:33 am

I wish I had money to spend on old cars and trucks. I don't know much but love the look. My oldies are '66 and '67 VWs.
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Re: Truck bed teardrop

Postby gudmund » Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:29 pm

Sherpa Teardrop Trailers in Libby, Mont. builds a PU box Teardrop - You might check out their website....they ?may? have some build 'idea's' you could use ( :twisted: steal :twisted: )
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