Dovetail beds let's see Em.

[pat'sRAPTOR]

I'm kinda bummed i left there before you did this, I'd love to lend a hand or just drink a few beers while I watched that way I could guilt you into the same when i finally pull the trigger.

Haha yea if you were still here I'd say come on over! But like I said ill do a write up for you guys!

 

[oxfordraptor]

For Gods' sake, would Craig Stewarts Raceworks sell the rear bumper to go with the dove tailing rear ends already?! Please?!?

Anyone know where you can get the little molded pieces int his pic so it looks factory? Did they just have a shop glass em up or is it pre-fabbed for purchase?

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

I'm pretty sure they had a shop just lay the glass it's a one off job but if you could find a shop to do it I'm sure they can!

 

[bstoner59]

Kirk at Raptor Addict did the same with his dovetail. There was quite a lot of work that went into it. IIRC, he fabbed those out if aluminum. Looks really good!

 

[oxfordraptor]

Thanks guys!

 

[Vash]

Here's a repost of some of the pics from my thread in WSI's section:

Jimmy did awesome work. Along with the bumper and dovetailing the bed, he also installed a set of amber Whelen Micro Pioneers in the lower grill using one of the brackets that he designed. I was really nervous about cutting the bed, but it completely changes the look of the truck in a good way. Looks way more aggressive and purpose built and flow so much better with the bumper that Jimmy (WSI) made for me. I'm kind of an oddball since I went with an aftermarket rear bumper and dovetailing before anything else, but I had a specific problem I was trying to solve as stated in my other thread.

To clarify, Jimmy did the cutting of the bed and the rear of the frame for the new bumper. He had the cutting wheel and the know how. The trim pieces he put on the edges really made it look clean as well. I just helped with lifting and positioning duties for the bumper and a little wiring. Otherwise I just stood back and "supervised" and drank the beer his awesome wife provided for my wife and I. Looking forward to working with Jimmy on future projects like a bed rack and some rear lighting.

Additional pics available here: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f190/new-wsi-bumper-whelen-amber-micro-pioneers-25306/

 

[LandFill]

Dove tailed, now I have to deal with the exhaust and spare tire.

 

[Westside Offroad Group]

Looks great

 

[Mil T]

 

[raptor2012]

what exactly is dovetailing the fenders??