Flatbed Build

My bed was to far gone to save so im currently building a flatbed! Ill share some pics (if I remember to take any). Ive got the frame fully drawn in cad and can upload/send to anyone who wants it.

material is here!

Tapping crossmembers.

Framing it up.

Main structure welded.

More support.

I’m a machinist by trade but like to dabble in other stuff. Bought a hobbyist welder for this project. Best part about a large welding project, the further you get the better you get at welding.

Got some upgrades while the bed was off.

Flowmaster super 10
Sheathing finally came.

added a back rack, glad I bought extra material. This was some off the cuff shit.
got rid of the temp bumper
Had to fab up a real one that would take some impact.


Needed a hitch, although I have to rewire the lights if I want trailer lights.

 

Dude! Love it! My old 5 lugger had a pretty ugly bed, and I planned to do the same but aluminum. Being a architectural fabricator by trade, it was always tough to get motivated to start the project especially since I was using my truck regularly for work, so i never got around to it the project before I needed a 4 door. Subbed and excited to see what you come up with.

 

my friend flatbedded a dark green 2002 tundra. I'm curious to see how your build goes!

 

Ya I definitely picked the wrong time to do this. Material is so expensive right now, it cost me more than double what i had quoted 7 months ago. I had no choice really. Drove to Maine with a set of wheels and tires in the back and I drove home with 1 bolt holding the bed on.

 

Looks good, and you have a solid frame and leafs to support it.

 

Lookin Good. Here's one to ya

 

@Zach95 looks awesome! Any idea on the weight difference?

 

Hey do you have a material list or could you specify thickness of the metal?
don't know much about fabricating but have the needed tools sorry if I sound a bit dense.

looks to me like 2x3
1x3
and either 1.24x1.25 or 1.5x1.5

my box is shot and I should probably be looking for a new truck but its not in the cards for another year or 2 so I have welded some patches and supports in various areas on the frame pretty solid now but needs a flat deck I really like yours after searching the web