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AVater replied to the thread Folks Of Interest God Speed Jay Dean.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Feb 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM -
AVater liked krylon32's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
When I got the truck I drilled a small hole in each front corner of the box for drainage.
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
AVater liked Johnny Gee's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
All I know is this, there is some wood rot for sure at the left front corner. Is it Henry’s fault? no. But some addressing of some sort...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
AVater liked Jack Rice's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
My 36 Ford pickup bed is built the same way.
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
AVater liked 2deuces64's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
This is a 33 I'm building, made my own subrails, and using a late model pickup bed floor.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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AVater liked 2deuces64's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
These are 2 pictures of the subrails for a 33-34 pickup similar to the 32[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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AVater liked 2deuces64's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
Each bed side has a subrail that runs the length of the bed, then there are cross members to join the two sides. The wood is then put...
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AVater liked Johnny Gee's post in the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
[ATTACH] Premature question since the bed is still bolted to the frame but will be removing in a few weeks. Onto my question. The last...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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AVater attached a file to the thread Technical Understanding 32 Ford Pickup Bed Construction.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Yes, as others said, wood under steel. On My ‘35 the problem was the wood was rotted and the metal floor pan was as...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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AVater liked Damon777's post in the thread Pokey tire, Minnesota ice races 2026.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I concur that it was a blast. Really had me thinking...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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AVater liked brjnelson's post in the thread Pokey tire, Minnesota ice races 2026.
Hot Rods on ICE What a riot that was fun Motorcycles, cars, and airplanes on a frozen lake My heap was not able to “race” this year, but...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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AVater liked roseville carl's post in the thread Event Coverage Eagle Field Reunion.
Hey its time to think about getting those ol Flathead Racecars out of mothballs and bring em down to the Eagle Field Reunion 1/8 mile...
Feb 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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AVater liked Stan Back's post in the thread Art & Inspiration A photograph that sparks a memory!.
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Jan 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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AVater liked wheeldog57's post in the thread Art & Inspiration A photograph that sparks a memory!.
[ATTACH] A recent memory but a memorable one. Oxford Maine hot-lapping 3 rounds of eliminations. Lost in the finals against this quick...
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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AVater liked Petejoe's post in the thread Art & Inspiration A photograph that sparks a memory!.
The early to mid 90’s. Both the hamb and the he-man women haters club was organize and active. A bunch of fun loving creative guys...
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
