How To Build A Flatbed (PT 1)
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2018
- Flatbed will be part of the 2nd Gen Cummins Project, but I figured I would do a little "how to" for those who may want to build one for themselves yet have a few questions. Hope this helps and thanks for 200 subs!!!!
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I built one back in 1986 for a F-350 diesel cab and chassis that I bought NEW. I framed it with Square and rectangular tubing and I MANIFOLDED it together, so it was a AIR TANK. I have forgotten how many gallons it held. It took up NO SPACE except for the Gauge, hose, and plug in chuck. Sold it in 1996. That was a handy feature for sure. I had Belly Pans on it with flush mounted stainless steel locking latches that were keyed alive, it had four recess mount stainless steel taillights and premium Marker lamps. I put two Seal Beam tractor lights in the rear at the bottom of the tail end. I had them WIRED where they would come on when I put it in REVERSE, OR I could turn them OFF, or I could TURN THEM ON going down the road to get Bright lighted TAIL GATERS off my ass. It had all ENCLOSED wiring, the two inside taillights had independent BRAKE LIGHTS, the two OUTSIDE tail lights had turn signals which doubled as stop lights too. All plugs for TRAILERS were ICC STANDARD just like an 18 wheeler wiring COLOR CODED ICC STANDARD. It had a Rub Rail all the way around to chain loads down and a RECESSED Goose-neck hitch box. The Bed was 1/8th inch Diamond plate. Had a heavy steel Headache rack, and it was painted the SAME COLOR as the rest of the truck (RED) with silver pin-striping. Wish I still had it. Got compliments on it every where I stopped. It also had a Tail Roller on it for a WINCH, but I never put a winch on it.
THAT is cool.
Heck yes! This is why I subscribed! Plan on building one once I get out of welding school for my 250!
I've been looking for a video like this for months!
Mack Chitwood well look no further 😀
i,m building my first one for one of my trucks thank you for sharing to us happy thanksgiving
Nice build.
For your welding table not being level, why not add adjustable leveling feet?
Very well thought out and well done! Thank you
From 200 subs to 34 thousand subs great job. Hope you have a half million in the next year. Good luck
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you
Love this video, and LOVE this music! Thanks for sharing
How much 3/16 and 1/8 tubing would I need to copy this?
What bumper music is that? Gotta say I enjoyed the music as much as the build! Nice job.
Good vid but I do have a question you tac cross supports on the front and the back without first welding the supports underneath and then tacked your hitch on without welding the rear supports how are you going to get to those joints to weld them I understand the importance of tac everything before you weld it out but you tech things over you’re well Jones
Perfect timing! I yanked the bed off my 95 silverado 6.5, taking care of the frame today and I guess just waiting on you for more videos
F&M Reviews! I'm yanking the bed off of my 95 6.5l tomorrow! You have any engine mods on the truck?
Erik Vogt I made a boost controller cause my vacuum for my wastegate was broke but other than that completely stock. Hopefully have an hx40 in the near future and also a diamond eye 4 inch straight pipe along with a highflow crossover pipe. I also need a new pmd in the near future.
great videos man
A little hint when there is a series you can make it into a playlist so people can be sure to find all the related videos!
Yeah I’m kind of a computer dummy so I never even tried to figure it out but i will work on that, thanks for the input
I'll be watching all the videos on this.
Thanks for the Vid... Know I really got an Idea for the back of my bed
Thanks for every Video UA-cam hace made for US
Can you do a video on how to wire all the lights up on a flatbed??
Might be a bit before the bed gets on the truck but will do
How much tubing did you use?
Excellent video bro, a little bit of overbuild but I would rather be to heavy as to light. Keep up the good work 👍👍.
I'm a new subscriber. I have a dodge 2002 2500 that's raised 6 inches but it doesn't stop by the garage and I don't want to leave it out with the welding machine. I'd run the suspension you put on to you, I wanted to know if you can sell me the complete kit I put it myself
Lots of pros here.
The only pro is the one putting it on video. Excellent job.
If you knew how much weight you needed to support on a flatbed, how many times would you multiply it for a road going vehicle? I'm building a flatbed to haul cargo trailers for a local company. 24' x 8.5' enclosed trailer will be about 1700lbs on 1 side at the wheels. Trying to keep it lightweight. 34" wide frame.
Not quite sure I understand your question
Looks good i was is there any way to get the measurements for that?
Bed is 76” wide and about 74” long
Is all of your supports 3/16 inch?
how wide did you make base?
On using the diamonds on the tape, did you measure from the outside of the beam or the inside, or does it matter.
I do on centers, you can run whatever center you want but for the thickness of material I’m using 16” centers isn’t really necessary and 24” is a bit much so the diamonds are a good in between measurement and it’s already marked on the tape for ya so it makes it easier
When I turn 16 I am going to grind for a manual truck and make a flatbed for it. Right now I have 14 and I work on the farm for my dad. Can’t wait to get cracking
same
Did you get it done?
Can you list all the gauges of steel you used to build this flatbed? I’m currently looking for a flatbed for my f250 but want to see if it’s cheaper if I just built my own.
Used 3/16” tube for the subframe and 1/8” for cross members and all the plate
Hey
I like your content but PLEASE stay still for a while.
I feel like I just got off the biggest coaster at 6 flags !
( never been either)
Keep the content coming.
A little less moving while filming would be great.
Cheers from Sydney Australia.
Great vid
What’s total price on build?
For a half ton truck (1500 lbs payload), I'm sure 2" x 3" x 3/16" is probably not necessary. How small would you go?
Depends on what you’re using it for, wouldn’t go and smaller than 14ga wall
Damn clean yo metal
Are you using steel? That is the same thickness as a standard save ford f two fifty frame so to speak
How do you trust the bumper pull hitch would it ever break loose when loaded?
More weld
Is 3/16ths or 1/8th material used for the frame of the receiver hitch?
Since I'm going to be bracing the hitch with plate on the rear I chose 1/8'' and doubled up like I have it, its super strong but you won't hurt anything going bigger
Just unloaded some steel to start my build. I am thinking on the primer you used. Is that oil based primer if so how has the Upol bed liner been holding.
How's your build goin?
@@justinaulgur9812 I have the frame and 8 mounts welded up. It's on my channel. I would of used tubing instead of C Channel but they didnt carry the 2x3 liked used on this video.
@@cutweldngrind I'll come check it out. Just scrapped my bed and I'm about to build one myself. What paint did you go with
Pan the camera back a bit for the overall views - it will be a lot easier to see the whole picture, and it won't seem so herky-jerky...
Looks good but you really should have ground off that rust/mill scale looking forward to more and seeing some welds.
What size and wall thickness of square tubing did you use on the bed?
2"x3" tube 3/16" wall for subframe and other stress points 1/8" for everything else
No tienes la lista de materiales?
I always wanted to weld my own flatbed
Can you point me to info regarding measuring or how to brace where the frame drops (near the cab).
Maybe skip ahead to pt 4 or 5 I think and I believe we get it mounted to the truck
@@j_moffitt Thanks. Really enjoying these vids :)
Thanks Good Video
Will 2" x 2" cross members in 3/16" work for my dually bed?
I can not find anyone that sales 2" x 3" rectangular tubing in 1/8". I did find 2"x 4" in 1/8 wall and they are $77 and 2"x 2" in 3/16" wall are $73 for 24 ft joints.
I plan to order this Monday.
I wouldn’t use 2x2 on a flatbed, 2x4 would be better or you can go with 3 or 4” channel
@@j_moffitt Thanks. I will ask on Monday on Channel. They did offer me 1.5 x 3 tubing. I could also go all 2 x 3 in 3/16" but at 134 lbs for 24' it will add up quick.
Thanks
Nice 👍
With your rear hitch designed an setup that way how much weight would you say that's good for?
A hippo, 2 elephants, and give or take a warthog lol same if not more than factory
@@j_moffitt LOL I was guessing a lil more than stock but thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.
What kind of 4 link do you have? I was thinking about doing mine. My one ton 2nd gen is rough riding
Nfamus Fab
Just watched someone build a minimalist flat bed, while this one looks “maximal.” I guess if you have a Cummins and can tow a lot, you need strength, but unlike a trailer, your 3/16 sub frame structure could be relegated to the existing truck frame. I would be concerned the bed weight is robbing payload.
I look forward, in the next video, to seeing how it turns out.
Nice music
Appreciate the vid! Any idea as far as the weight goes. Thanks
Maybe 1000 ish
What type of welder do you use I’m new and want to learn to weld stuff
I am using a MIG welder, easiest process to learn
J_Moffitt 240v or 120v I ask because I need to know what to look for
220v
How do I get in contact with you. I’d like to build a flat bed similar for my truck.
Email me: jesse@panicfabrications.com
I like the idea about hiding the pin. I've had kids come by and pull my pin as a prank and I drove off and lost the trailer
How much tubing material did you use for your frame of bed? I've been wanting to make a bed for my 3rd Gen and was wanting to look around for material cost for my area, but not knowing how much I would need to spend on. Awesome videos and I cannot wait to see what the 2nd Gen will look like at the end.
I think I used like 4 sticks total
@@j_moffitt what was the dementions of each stick?
I used 2”x3” tube 3/16” wall for the sub frame and then 2”x3” tube 1/8” wall for cross beams and everything else
Was this all 2x3x3/16 or was any of it thinner material?
Only sub frame, mostly 1/8” for everything else
J_Moffitt thanks, I’m getting ready to build one pretty well exactly like this one after watching your videos. You do excellent work.
Appreciate it!!
Is your dodge a long bed?
Was
What does this cost you approximately?
guessing for this one probably around 1000 give or take for materials
J_Moffitt that's about what I was thinking. Using almost your exact design I came up with something for my truck and steel tubing alone I need right around 120 foot
How much would you charge me to make one for an 05 dually dodge 3500 4dr 4x4
Couldn't tell ya have always made em for myself
Exselente
The one thing I learnt.."what's a 16th among friends"
I'm gonna buy a truck and convert the bed into a flatbed and add couches to it
😂
A hot tub would be better
The diamond is for military that’s how they frame in their lol
why do all you guys work on the floor.
zoom out please.
I sent you a dm on Instagram! Needing help with a project! Thanks
Wow!
No walls on your garage.
Must be real hot where you are.
Are we related lol?
Ha idk possibly
Zero removal of mill scale with wire welder weld. Glad that's not my truck. Also pulling off the bed vs the frame is questionable. Bolt that hitch to the frame and let the bed float like it has to prevent creaking the welds from twisting.
All your production flatbeds have the hitch built into the bed. Look at cm or any big bed makes
Stop whipping the camera around and zoom out. I tried skipping through to the important bits.. and gave up.
no, no, no you speak so much!
To much talking
Nice build.
For your welding table not being level, why not add adjustable leveling feet?
I thought I was the only one to do stuff like that!