madmikeismad
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I'm looking to build a cheap 6-6.5' long flat bed to replace the short bed. Not cheaply made, just skimping on the luxuries until I need them. I figure stuff can always be welded on later, like toolboxes and maybe a headache rack if I ever fear for the rear window. I'll add stake pockets so I can put walls on it for hauling smaller loads of firewood, lumber and dirt, but it mostly just hauls the lawn mower, atv's, etc.... I will also add tie down points, a lot of them. I'd like to keep it as low as possible, with simple wheel wells.
Something like this, but with the stake pockets, and lower.
So is this a viable idea, or would it be more efficient in the long run to just buy a simple bed? Just seems like I could build one for way cheaper than what they go for even used. Most are 1000+ here for rusty ones. I figure about 55' of square tubing for the framework, and a 7x7' sheet or equivalent smaller sheets, 1/8-1/4 thick.. Whatever I can find. Paint it with something stout, and call it good.
I'd also appreciate pictures, bought or home made. If you did make it yourself, I'd love to hear any tips or suggestions before I get in too deep, and benefits of having the deck between or above the tires, besides the obvious of more deck space.
Thanks.
Something like this, but with the stake pockets, and lower.
So is this a viable idea, or would it be more efficient in the long run to just buy a simple bed? Just seems like I could build one for way cheaper than what they go for even used. Most are 1000+ here for rusty ones. I figure about 55' of square tubing for the framework, and a 7x7' sheet or equivalent smaller sheets, 1/8-1/4 thick.. Whatever I can find. Paint it with something stout, and call it good.
I'd also appreciate pictures, bought or home made. If you did make it yourself, I'd love to hear any tips or suggestions before I get in too deep, and benefits of having the deck between or above the tires, besides the obvious of more deck space.
Thanks.
