How to Build a 1973–1979 Ford F100 Truck Bed part 2 | AMD Garage featuring @paintucation

The Ford F100 truck bed build continues.
In Part 2 of our step-by-step series, AMD Garage dives deeper into assembling a 1973–1979 Ford F100 truck bed, focusing on proper alignment, component fitment, and the details that make the difference between “installed” and done right. They may or may not have thrown in a cab corner install as a bonus!!

Our friend Chris Slee from ‪@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160‬ and Kevin Tetz ‪@paintucation‬ pick up right where they left off in this episode of AMD Garage. Watch and learn from the experts as they share tips, tricks, tools, and techniques to help you make your project go smoothly! 🥝

Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, this episode walks through the next stages of the process using AMD premium Ford truck restoration parts, designed to deliver correct fit, clean lines, and dependable results for classic Ford pickups.

Whether you’re restoring a 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, or 1979 Ford F100, or planning a future build, this video gives you real-world insight from enthusiasts who actually use the parts they make.

🔧 What you’ll see in Part 2:
Continued Ford F100 bed assembly process
Tips for maintaining proper alignment
Real-world observations from the AMD Garage
Progression toward a complete, finished bed

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Recap of Part 1 Progress
00:53 Parts Overview
02:19 Truck goes from Long Bed to Short Bed
05:53 Driveshaft gets an Update
07:14 Hole-y Chassis
08:38 Wheel Arch Moldings F100
09:22 Cab Corner Mock Up and Install - BONUS
57:11 The AMD Bed Goes Into Place
1:01:28 Line Up with the Cab
1:03:00 Tightening the Bed Bolts
1:04:05 Tailgate Component Kit Install
1:11:07 Tailgate Install
1:20:35 New Taillights- STAT
1:21:01 Short Bed Conversion - First Thoughts
1:25:44 Lets here from you!

🛻In this episode, Chris and Kevin install the Ford F100 bed onto the shortened chassis. Using the Master Body kit from AMD, they have all the fasteners they need for the entire vehicle! Before they get started installing the bed, they have to restore the cab corners! Check out their tips for removing and repairing rust damage, and for preventing it from returning! They run into some obstacles and learn things on the way, watch and join the journey of this build with Kevin and Chris!

🔗If you’d like to see the video of Chris shortening his chassis, head on over to the Kiwi Classics Customs page!
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