2011 Flatbed Build by SMKYTXN

By diyauto
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4 minute(s) of a 113 minute read

12-13-2014

Started on the deck today. 












Fire extinguisher and co2 tank mounts installed. Test fit the new tire just and everything still fits. 






Laying out the tiedown track and deck bolts. 




The deck is fully bolted down. The hardware is temporary though. 








All bolts nicely countersunk into the deck. 




12-14-2014


I'm a fan of overkill. 




Plans changed on the side rails. The filler neck kept getting in the way. The new rails match the rail on the bumper, so it works for me. 






How about a test fit picture?




Yeah, that wasn't safe. 




Added the brake light plate. Hence the reason for the forklift. I can't put the forks under the deck anymore.




12-15-2014


Called a local company to get a quote on blasting and painting the bed for me. Yeah, that dog don't hunt. $600 to blast and paint the bed if I bring my own paint. I guess I'll be wire wheeling this thing. 


Ok, the bed is fully welded. It's ready for paint prep tomorrow. I also clearanced the deck to fit around the rails. 







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