Build a new flatbed

[Wide Open]

Looks like a pretty innovative solution to me

 

[snicklas]

What if you left the end in the barrel and put it toward the center of the truck, then the end of the barrel would act as the inside wall of the fender. Like the factory pickup box fenders work.....

 

[m67tang]

What if you left the end in the barrel and put it toward the center of the truck, then the end of the barrel would act as the inside wall of the fender. Like the factory pickup box fenders work.....

I agree with you idea. It would need some attachment points I don’t have already.
I’ve actually made 2 sets already. This is what I installed to see first.

 

[m67tang]

Hung the mud flaps and installed the tail lights. Still hafta wire it up. Still need to place side markers

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[greenskeeper]

eh....honestly I've never liked wood beds on pickups. Around here (PA) you can get a rust-free bed brought from the southern states for around $1600

 

[m67tang]

eh....honestly I've never liked wood beds on pickups. Around here (PA) you can get a rust-free bed brought from the southern states for around $1600

It’s not for everybody. I’d already decided my truck was getting a flatbed. Regardless of how or what material.

 

[greenskeeper]

It’s not for everybody. I’d already decided my truck was getting a flatbed. Regardless of how or what material.

sounds good !

 

[m67tang]

After 3 attempts to wire the LED tail lights I went to YouTube and researched LED conversion. Then I got it right. I was using the resistors incorrectly. They gotta be parallel wired to the lights. Looks good now. Super bright backup lights. Gotta install the markers and license lights too.

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[m67tang]

So far it’s looking good to me. Still needs a headache rack. Also gonna make some sides.

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[m67tang]

I’m thinking about having the whole bed Linex coated after it dries out some.

 

[m67tang]

Found a temporary headache rack. Still want expanded metal to go all the way up cab and for sides. But I need to use the truck this weekend so for now...

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[bbjordan]

Looking good! Just need some tie down points on the side.

 

[m67tang]

Looking good! Just need some tie down points on the side.

Thanks. I’ll use some tie downs temporary. I’d like an expanded metal cage around the whole bed eventually.

 

[m67tang]

I’ve made some quick sides to use. Already carried 2 loads of firewood. It done good.

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[m67tang]

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Some more pics. I’ve applied wood defender stain. I have matching sides too. Not on it right now.