Plans for flatbed maybe material list?

Anyone have a quick run down of how you built it and what material you had to buy?
Curious of what you use as the foundation that would bold to the frame.
Tools needed?
I hame a mig but that's it. Assume some sort of torch for cutting? Or chop saw?
Tubing bender maybe?
I have a two car garage to work in so space is a premium.
I have done light fab work with my dad buy haven't done it on my own and haven't helped him in 20 years.
So I'm considering myself on the beginner side again.
But I like jumping feet first into the fire and figuring a way out too! Lol
Thanks!

 

Maybe go to a place where they sell flat beds and see how they are built. Take plenty of pictures and go from there. If you think your over your head go buy one and out it on

 

Don't know where you are but here is a guy in Cassadaga, NY with one for sale.
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Custom Built Toyota Flatbed (or Small Truck) - $750 (Cassadaga)




Custom built Toyota flatbed fits 1986 to 1994 pickups, regular cab, two-wheeled drive or four-wheeled drive. With some modifications, can fit any small pickups. Dimensions of the deck are 6 foot by 5 foot. Has custom built rear plate, with Model 60 style light cutouts. Built in headache rack. Asking $750.00 or best offer. Call after 5 pm, if you call before or get sent to voicemail, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND NAME. If you respond by email, PLEASE PUT INTERESTED IN FLATBED IN THE SUBJECT BAR to eliminate spam. Ask for Mike at 7 one 6 four 6 seven 3 three 2 four.

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http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/inde...tacoma-flatbed-kit-trail-gear-300721-kit.html

^^^this, a welder, and a 12 pack.

 

Thanks guys.
The one there as a kit isn't something I want, but the instructions were there si I coukd see how ti get it started.
so that is a huge hekp.

 

http://uteltd.com

 

Thanks but I want to build my own. was wanting some to pick up ideas from.

 

I am also considering going flatbed. I have a buddy fabricator that I will be getting many tips from. I also plan on checking out other guys flatness in person to get a feel for what they did.

 

That's cool. I have not seen one in person only pics on here.

 

I am going to build one on mine. I am going to do something between these two I would image it would cost between $600-900 to build one.
http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospearos-flatbed-build-191787/

 

This one is almost spot on what I envisioned, excpect, I don't understand everybody shortening the frame so much.
I want to retain the same length of my existing bed.
I too am wanting to use rectangle tubing because I don't have a tubing bender, that an I want the hard angled lines as well.

 

That is how mine is going to be but I am cutting the frame. It will be like 4.5ft long. I do like the hoop of the other build. I am going for a short footprint because mine is going to be a crawler. But I do like the flat flatbed.

 

Most people who have tube beds similar to this bob the frame for a better departure angle.

 

oh.ok. that makes sense.