Pilothouse/RAM3500 build

[PilotHouse2500]

originally yes....now....I dont know...I'm waffeling on what to do and how to do it.

[Royal Squire]

I’m recommending using the corner lights and duplicating that look with the three center lights. Worry about stake pocket later 

[Doubletrouble]

 Can't wait to see more. Your project is coming along nicely. It's gonna be a sweet ride when done. 

[PilotHouse2500]

I did this to see how it looks.  Use the corners to be the lights.

 

or this:  mod the lower corner to be 45° and mount a single light to be side AND rear.

[kbf98520]

I just scrolled this whole thread. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing your time!

[Royal Squire]

What I was trying to suggest is using the corners as in the 1st photo and drilling holes in rear for center 3 lights which would likely eliminate center rear stake pocket. I believe that most stake beds don’t have a center pocket anyway. Just my $.02

[PilotHouse2500]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:10 PM, Royal Squire said:

What I was trying to suggest is using the corners as in the 1st photo and drilling holes in rear for center 3 lights which would likely eliminate center rear stake pocket. I believe that most stake beds don’t have a center pocket anyway. Just my $.02

Ya, I just spaced out "evenly" the pockets...there will never be a stake panel in there and it's more for looks than anything.  Center rear three will be on the "bumper", and I mocked up what I'm now going to do on the corners for marker lights.  TBD if I will do side marker/turn signals....

 

[PilotHouse2500]

and now the parts are metal.

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Corners done

 

and ready for paint....

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Well, Elvis (TODD) has left the building...off to paint!

 

[PilotHouse2500]

In the new space for body/paint at "my guys" place.

 

[Mopar1973Man]

Hell yeah. Its time to see color put on the body... 

[PilotHouse2500]

1 hour ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Hell yeah. Its time to see color put on the body... 

 

I'm guessing it'll be in Jan when he can start.  He needs to get his building finsihed and inspected prior to starting to actually work in it.

[PilotHouse2500]

Start of running boards, and a test panel.

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Formed edge

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

I went for it yesterday on the first running board top skin.   Those long beads are tough to try and keep straight.   Did I?  Mostly.....at least its gonna be Rino Lined and not gloss back!  

 

 

Edited January 10 by PilotHouse2500

[Mopar1973Man]

I'm still waiting to see this truck run. Oh it's going to be pretty and a radical oldie.

[PilotHouse2500]

4 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

I'm still waiting to see this truck run. Oh it's going to be pretty and a radical oldie.

....so am I...so am I....

[PilotHouse2500]

One step closer

 

 

[PilotHouse2500]

Passenger side done.   As typical it went better and looks better.  I figured a way to jig the bead rolls so it went much better.