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2011 Flatbed Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SMKYTXN, Sep 2, 2014.

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  1. Dec 4, 2014 at 3:52 AM
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    What is the cost of a 4 x 8 sheet from Horn? Less then the $206 for the diamond plate? I have some ideas that I'm looking at since I've been following your thread. Also what thickness are you look at now?
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2014 at 4:33 AM
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    Nope, the UHMW costs more than the diamond plate. I got a quote on a 6'x6' sheet of 3/8", which will need one fusion weld, for $312.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2014 at 4:33 AM
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  4. Dec 4, 2014 at 6:08 AM
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    Thanks for the heads up. If horn plastics falls through I'll give them a call.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2014 at 6:29 AM
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    Is uhmw the same as what they use for cutting board?
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2014 at 6:33 AM
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    I believe cutting boards are HDPE, high density polyethylene.
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2014 at 5:30 PM
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    Sounds like your source is mo betta
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2014 at 6:34 PM
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    Any new updates? I've been really liking this build! I can't wait to start on my flat bed!
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM
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    I've taken care of a few things;

    - I went to the steel shop after work yesterday and picked up all of the remaining steel needed for the bed

    - I've welded in all of the down turned angle for the UHMW tiedown points.

    - The uprights for the CO2 tank and Fire extinguisher are on, just need to drill some holes.

    It's coming down to the wire. I leave for vacation on the 20th, so this thing has to be done. Oh, my two part epoxy paint should show up tomorrow.
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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    Remaining to-do list:

    1. Final welding on bed square tube
    2. Build rail on two sides
    3. Drill holes and weld in nuts for co2 tank and fire extinguisher
    4. Buy UHMW
    4. Drill all holes for UHMW deck and weld nuts to back side of angle
    5. Mount UHMW sides (thinking panels between the square tube)
    6. Finish tail light plate
    7. Plate in the headache rack
    8. Add reverse light brackets
    9. Clean up wiring on frame, including; wire reverse lights, wire stop/turn/tail, reposition all rock lights.
    10. Find a spot for the bed 110V outlet
    11. Mount the trailer 7pin outlet (overlooked that when building the bumper)
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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    Needs more pictures
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    The deck is 3/8" thick so I will countersink the holes for the bolts. I have a piece of angle that's welded to the side of the square tube that is open to the bottom. I'll drill through the angle and then weld a nut in place. I'll get a picture up later tonight. Getting new tires put on at the moment.
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM
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    The look of the truck should be a bit different here shortly. Going from 33" grabbers to 35" hankooks. :)
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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    Working on the outside rails. Need to figure out what to do about the filler neck area. May just stop the rail short there instead of tieing into the headache rack.

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  16. Dec 10, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    Looks amazing
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2014 at 9:02 PM
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    Here's the plan. The middle bar will be cut out on the drivers side for the fuel inlet and left on the passenger side. Thoughts?

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  18. Dec 10, 2014 at 9:08 PM
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    I think that would be a clean way to finish it off. Are you going to fab a plate to mount the filler head in that would contour that area?
     
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  19. Dec 10, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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    I had thought about that, but I'm running out of time. At some point I could fill that area in with a piece of plate and put an aftermarket fuel door there and run new hoses to the tank. I think this option will leave room for improvements in the future.
     
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    Are you going to do this to both sides? Give it a uniformal look?I know it's more work and material, but it would "balance" things. If not I still think it looks badass.
     
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