@@afrohauk13 I used this as a starting point and to figure out the materials I needed to order. There are changes from this drawing as you can find in the video. 1drv.ms/b/s!Aq06wVTuUjITuxScXPiUWU9n1PGe?e=vWiM1T Hope it helps with your build! Thanks for watching.
Thanks, I think its the little things that count for making a project turn out nice. Also, knowing the guy that is using this bed, I knew it would be worth the extra time.
I'm speak englis a litle bit But I like it so much your nice labor I too want to make similar work Ya me suscribí a su canal Thank's master for share sus conocimientos Saludos desde la perla tapatia guadalajara jalisco méxico GOOD JOB!
This is the video I needed to see, I have a 2004 F350 Super Duty that I need to replace the bed on. I am wondering if the bed could be built higher as I was wanting to build the tool box into the bed where the lid would be flush or nearly flush with the bed.
So the length/ width is larger than the original truck bed? I have a 2500 with a 6.5' bed, could I build something like this but increase the footprint? That would be my ultimate goal...
As I recall, the bed is 7' wide by 9' 3" long. it hangs over the plate a little which is why the cutout to view the plate. This truck was originally an 8' bed, you may be able to squeeze an extra foot or so out of a 6.75 bed. The purpose was to put two quads on it, which I have seen it loaded and they fit Niceley.
Great video! You've got a new subscriber. What were the finished dimensions? I've been looking for a flatbed to haul to 4 wheelers while pulling a travel trailer, and this looks ideal. How does your customer like it?
Although the owner of this truck does not tow goose or fifth wheel and did not want that, I don't think it would have been much more wore to have built around a goose hitch if it was installed prior.
Geez i feel confident to be able to do everything you showed except dealing with that dam filler tube, want to pull my hair out just watching you deal with it. You owe the guy you are building this for you first born or making decent money doing it? Thanks for video, awesome when people show everything involved in doing a project, looks good
Thanks, I remember spending a lot of time trying to figure out a good way for that fill tube! Last I heard BTW, he has absolutely not back splash when filling and likes it!
I didn't track my time like I may normally have but I am going to say between 25-30 hours and add maybe an additional few hours of problem solving on things like the fuel neck.
electrical tape should never be used, soldier, heatshrink and crimps. What about trailer brakes, BU camera and utility boxes for tools and supplies. i would want a winch and boom arm and lot more tiedown and rachet strap anchor points. But i still love it.
I though about making a video about that. You'll need to tap into the hydraulic line to the pistons from the HPU. The most simple version would be to add a pressure gauge and, Knowing the surface area of the pistons inside of the cylinders, convert the pressure to total pounds. That would require a hand calculation each time. For (2) 2 inch pistons it would look something like this: ((3.14159 * 1"radius^2)*2Cyl)*(PSI-TarePSI), So this example each PSI is 6.28 Lbs of static lift. I added a pressure transducer that I then bring into the computer and do the calculation there. To do this method will require a 0-3000 psi transducer, wired to a converter that in my case outputs a modbus value. I bring that into an open source java app called node red and convert it back to psi, then do my calculations. I realize that's a lot in two sentences, but that's the quickest explanation I can give. You will need to be consistent on the direction you take your measurement because of the flex of the O-rings and check valve and such, but once it is all set up, you can get a feel for what is right.
I think that is why he wanted a custom build. he didn't want a dually but wanted to haul 2 quads in it, so that's the reason for the dimensions for this one.
Your comment made me go back and look at the numbers. I never considered this. So... According to the OE sticker on the door, the truck weighed in new at 7574 lbs. I am pretty sure that includes a full tank of gas, I do not remember how much gas was in the truck when it was brought in. My scale showed a weight of 7485 (close enough) and the final weight of 8250 - ~600lbs for the rack weight. that puts it at 7650 lbs with the spare tire now mounted. I am not sure how much the spare weighs but I would guess about 75 lbs. So, in the end it seems that its about 100 lbs heavier. Note that the tare weight is really about 580 and the scale cold be off 50 lbs or so. I never expected the scale to actually be as close as it is.
I built a list off of the print I made with some extra material for the 'what if', you can count the rails and such off of there and price out the sizes that make eco sense for your area. seems that some sizes are different costs in other areas. I am near Pittsburgh Pa.
Steel prices are all over the place when doing small batch jobs like this. I would suggest shopping at multiple places. I think at the time I built this the steel was about 2400. Then add the 2x8. But don't forget about all the other stuff like wire, grommets, lights and everything else. Most of that stuff I stock in bulk so I couldn't tell you the total on that stuff.
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That’s really well done. Enjoyed seeing how you solved the problem with the fuel inlet.
Nice job! This is the type of simple example I was looking for to build mine.
Thanks, If you decide to build one, I had made a rough print that I used to have a starting point that I can send
@@garagemahal9546 could you send me your rough draft this is exactly what I was looking for!
@@afrohauk13 I used this as a starting point and to figure out the materials I needed to order. There are changes from this drawing as you can find in the video. 1drv.ms/b/s!Aq06wVTuUjITuxScXPiUWU9n1PGe?e=vWiM1T Hope it helps with your build! Thanks for watching.
Could you share what wire strength and amperage that worked well with this build?
@@afrohauk13 I ran 14 AWG stranded which would be at least the wire for the amperage of the fuse. If it is a 15 Amp fuse, 14 is what is called for.
Thanks for sharing your expertise. I am doing this to my old Ford and your video has proven the best I have seen to date. Most valuable
Glad it helped
I like that you took the care to protect the lights @32:52 I want to build a flatbed and didn't consider stuff like that. Thanks for the video!
Thanks, I think its the little things that count for making a project turn out nice. Also, knowing the guy that is using this bed, I knew it would be worth the extra time.
I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
It was good work! It inspires me to alter & create something better than the factory that gave it to you. does that make sense?
Absolutely awsome great job great video subbed. Thank you
LOVE it! Great build! Great Video!
Thanks so much!
Good job,thanks for your video and your time.
I'm speak englis a litle bit
But I like it so much your nice labor
I too want to make similar work
Ya me suscribí a su canal
Thank's master for share sus conocimientos
Saludos desde la perla tapatia guadalajara jalisco méxico
GOOD JOB!
Thanks!
Very cool awesome great job
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Master My respect saludos from Maryland
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nice job. im thinking about building one that dumps!!
Excellent work.
This is the video I needed to see, I have a 2004 F350 Super Duty that I need to replace the bed on. I am wondering if the bed could be built higher as I was wanting to build the tool box into the bed where the lid would be flush or nearly flush with the bed.
I was trying to keep it as low as possible. If you want to go higher, you may want to consider a sway bar for the rear axle.
Really nice job!
Thanks for watching!
Now hang a box on each side in front of the rear wheels to store tie down straps, gloves, hitches when not being used, stuff like that.
Very nice sir!
Spray fluid film inside them rails them will rust like crazy from inside out .nice build btw
I shot primer up in the rails before I t the lights in, all that I had at the time. Completely agree!
Thank you, this was very informative.
Thanks for watching!, I hop to post more videos soon
Thanks for watching!
This is exactly what I'm looking to do to my truck!
So the length/ width is larger than the original truck bed? I have a 2500 with a 6.5' bed, could I build something like this but increase the footprint? That would be my ultimate goal...
As I recall, the bed is 7' wide by 9' 3" long. it hangs over the plate a little which is why the cutout to view the plate. This truck was originally an 8' bed, you may be able to squeeze an extra foot or so out of a 6.75 bed. The purpose was to put two quads on it, which I have seen it loaded and they fit Niceley.
@@garagemahal9546 thank you
Great video! You've got a new subscriber. What were the finished dimensions? I've been looking for a flatbed to haul to 4 wheelers while pulling a travel trailer, and this looks ideal. How does your customer like it?
Nice work. I wish that you'd add a fifth wheel hitch that also allows you to tow gooseneck trailers, not just fifth wheeler.
Although the owner of this truck does not tow goose or fifth wheel and did not want that, I don't think it would have been much more wore to have built around a goose hitch if it was installed prior.
Geez i feel confident to be able to do everything you showed except dealing with that dam filler tube, want to pull my hair out just watching you deal with it. You owe the guy you are building this for you first born or making decent money doing it? Thanks for video, awesome when people show everything involved in doing a project, looks good
Thanks, I remember spending a lot of time trying to figure out a good way for that fill tube! Last I heard BTW, he has absolutely not back splash when filling and likes it!
Nice!
Wish I had his skill
I have that same Mustang 2054 skidloader
Great machine!
How much did your truck weigh after project??
Do you have a link to the lights that you used on the underside of the bed?
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Never mind I wrote before seeing the end thanks!!
Any reason you dont have a hardwood filler board and use u-bolts ?
How much time do you think you have into this build? Looks great.
I didn't track my time like I may normally have but I am going to say between 25-30 hours and add maybe an additional few hours of problem solving on things like the fuel neck.
@@garagemahal9546 Thank you.
electrical tape should never be used, soldier, heatshrink and crimps. What about trailer brakes, BU camera and utility boxes for tools and supplies. i would want a winch and boom arm and lot more tiedown and rachet strap anchor points. But i still love it.
I here Pittsburgh accent. 😁
what are those little wire jumper connectors called?
WAGO's i love them, but in that environment you need to add some silicon in the hole so they do not corrode.
How did you make the weight measurement with the hoist. is it a kit you bought or a diy project.
I though about making a video about that. You'll need to tap into the hydraulic line to the pistons from the HPU. The most simple version would be to add a pressure gauge and, Knowing the surface area of the pistons inside of the cylinders, convert the pressure to total pounds. That would require a hand calculation each time. For (2) 2 inch pistons it would look something like this: ((3.14159 * 1"radius^2)*2Cyl)*(PSI-TarePSI), So this example each PSI is 6.28 Lbs of static lift. I added a pressure transducer that I then bring into the computer and do the calculation there. To do this method will require a 0-3000 psi transducer, wired to a converter that in my case outputs a modbus value. I bring that into an open source java app called node red and convert it back to psi, then do my calculations. I realize that's a lot in two sentences, but that's the quickest explanation I can give. You will need to be consistent on the direction you take your measurement because of the flex of the O-rings and check valve and such, but once it is all set up, you can get a feel for what is right.
@@garagemahal9546 a video would be nice but not necessary. I'm just glad I seen this now I have to make me one
Nice job, but too wide for a single axle truck !
I think that is why he wanted a custom build. he didn't want a dually but wanted to haul 2 quads in it, so that's the reason for the dimensions for this one.
where did you get the steel tubes from?
A local supplier. If you don't know where to go, try metalsupermarkets.com or the like. and you can find someone local to you.
@@garagemahal9546 Thank you
so the flatbed ended up being lighter than the factory bed?
Your comment made me go back and look at the numbers. I never considered this. So... According to the OE sticker on the door, the truck weighed in new at 7574 lbs. I am pretty sure that includes a full tank of gas, I do not remember how much gas was in the truck when it was brought in. My scale showed a weight of 7485 (close enough) and the final weight of 8250 - ~600lbs for the rack weight. that puts it at 7650 lbs with the spare tire now mounted. I am not sure how much the spare weighs but I would guess about 75 lbs. So, in the end it seems that its about 100 lbs heavier. Note that the tare weight is really about 580 and the scale cold be off 50 lbs or so. I never expected the scale to actually be as close as it is.
Do you have a material list of your build?
I built a list off of the print I made with some extra material for the 'what if', you can count the rails and such off of there and price out the sizes that make eco sense for your area. seems that some sizes are different costs in other areas. I am near Pittsburgh Pa.
Is your supports 50x50
mm? The mains were 2"x4" and the cross bars that the wood screwed into is 1.5"x1.5"
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How much total cost
Steel prices are all over the place when doing small batch jobs like this. I would suggest shopping at multiple places. I think at the time I built this the steel was about 2400. Then add the 2x8. But don't forget about all the other stuff like wire, grommets, lights and everything else. Most of that stuff I stock in bulk so I couldn't tell you the total on that stuff.
Need a license plate light
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What size steel did you use for the cross rails