2000 GMC W4500

[Dethmachinefab]

I hate rust repair. Hacked this out and patched. Ain't nice but its not a hole.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Knocked out the headache rack. More just to stiffen the bed than cab protection. A crane is going in front of this. It's notch is to allow long stuff beside the cab.

Probably make a front porch, maybe with a winch and vise.

 

[[486]]

Probably make a front porch, maybe with a winch and vise.

don't forget the dangly paki chains and bright colors

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Hitch channel and supports welded in. Was going to paint it this afternoon but the sprayer is fuckered and I've got no rollers.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Splattered a bunch of rusto at it with a cheap pressure pot gun. It's coated and I threw away the gun after. I'll roll the deck.

 

[Grendel]

You're making me really miss this thing.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

You're making me really miss this thing.

If I end up with a new truck this year I'll let you have 1st chance to buy it.

 

[Grendel]

If I end up with a new truck this year I'll let you have 1st chance to buy it.

Ok, but hurry up as I maybe getting a new 5500HD soon.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Beds painted and mounted. Needs lights poped in and wired. Crane is up next.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Was doing lights and couldn't find any reverse ones, ordered them. I put in the rear outriggers.

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

Looks good dude!

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Looks good dude!

Thanks. I wish the truck part looked better now lol.

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

Thanks. I wish the truck part looked better now lol.

Dominos man, thats after the crane.

 

[aczlan]

Are you putting markers on the rear side corners?

Aaron Z

 

[rattle_snake]

....paint the cab an appropriate Dethmachine color.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Are you putting markers on the rear side corners?

Aaron Z

Thought about it but probably not. Could do a surface mount on the outrigger bracket.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

....paint the cab an appropriate Dethmachine color.

I'm terrible with painting. Its got a poorly done tan over the stock white. Probably need to sand it all down.

 

[aczlan]

Thought about it but probably not. Could do a surface mount on the outrigger bracket.

Don't you need them to be legal?

Aaron Z

 

[Dethmachinefab]

Don't you need them to be legal?

Aaron Z

I think so. Since everything is illegal, I've started not caring anymore.

 

[Grendel]

I thought I sent along 3 sets of lights for each side? Two red, one white?

 

[Dethmachinefab]

I thought I sent along 3 sets of lights for each side? Two red, one white?

Only thing I had was the factory isuzu light housings that were on it. Rev/stop/turn.

One was cracked and they wouldn't fit well with the body anyways.

 

[arse_sidewards]

If those are the semi truck sized ones they make a light that has some white reverse LEDs in the middle of the red.

 

[Grendel]

Only thing I had was the factory isuzu light housings that were on it. Rev/stop/turn.

One was cracked and they wouldn't fit well with the body anyways.

Sorry man, I have a stack of them.

 

[Dethmachinefab]

So crane goes behind cab. Thoughts on slew axis centered, offset a little bit passenger over frame rail, offset further passenger outboard of frame rail?

I've got the mounting plate burned out and working on the mounting frame. I'll grab some pics tomorrow.

 

[Grendel]

So crane goes behind cab. Thoughts on slew axis centered, offset a little bit passenger over frame rail, offset further passenger outboard of frame rail?

I've got the mounting plate burned out and working on the mounting frame. I'll grab some pics tomorrow.

I'd offset it as much as possible. I forget how much reach you have?

 

[Dethmachinefab]

I'd offset it as much as possible. I forget how much reach you have?

20' I think.

 

[Grendel]

20' I think.

Do you need more? Seems like plenty, so no offset needed.

 

[[486]]

are you the sort to try to use it without the outriggers down?
centered

if you're fine with putting down at least two of the legs every time then offset it right to the edge

 

[Dethmachinefab]

are you the sort to try to use it without the outriggers down?
centered

if you're fine with putting down at least two of the legs every time then offset it right to the edge

Truck is really too light to not use outriggers.

Symmetry/balance play a part in my mental health too but is easily overcome if it's purposeful.

Also need space for the control box. I've got to see where that's going to fit.

 

[[486]]

mine was right on the edge of the flatbed, was kinda nice being able to park shit that wasn't full deck width up past the crane column
suppose you'll be leaving enough room to haul long stock along the passenger's side door, though