👍👌👏 I'm watching some older stuff too. This truck looks simply great and clean. Even after using it for 5- 6 years. 2) I guess nowadays you would rather clamp on the ramp bed instead of drilling new holes into a truck frame. But maybe you used holes that have already been there. Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.
I prefer the extended cab better for most general use, back catches parts from town runs, makes for dry storage of tools I never left without that would not stand water. Now if it were say my (in my dream) truck, I would lose the hinge ramps and go a short hydraulic lift and I would leave it like it is designed but the lift would lower to the ground even if I had to add a couple of feet to make work. I tool square stock and made a receiver for the one similar to that truck. I used it for a guide in center of the bed where it breaks over and the winch cable ran through it. It really worked well and went in and out with no problem and in jockey box on side when not in use. Every man views a picture differently. Here in alaska, they practically bent us over on rules that would change... my biggest gripe was guys would licence with farm plates and then dot take a hike and down the road with no cdl or decent lights, you could see illegal written down the side and they wouldn't bother them but I have a slack adjuster that rolls over and I'm on the side of road with my triangles out and every axle showing damn good brakes but a roller comes out ( shit happens) and lose a nights drive
Nice rig! A good flatbed is a great thing to have, especially a long one.😃 I love wreckers...they’re good for towing & pulling engines and trees...and they look great,too. But expensive.😳 Don’t sell it until you have something nicer. Good trucks are worth keeping.👍
I know this is an old video I think you're currently using this truck still in this configuration but I can't remember would you upgrade to a Freightliner M2 chassis or is it to New because of DEF
Will he answer my question even if he sold this!? :) Is/was reciever hitch welded to the truck subframe & the bed c channel? In the video you said it went back 4 ft, is it only attached to the bed channel or both?
Nice!! I haul a lot of stuff without wheels and tires, so I always use a rollback. I have a friend with a 28 foot Jerrdan equipment bed. He hauls dozers and backhoes. Looks like it is perfect for what you use it for.
did you extend the frame when you built the bed just wondering if you angel the frame the 15 deg then angel the 4 inch c channel on top or does the truck frame stop at the curve and the bed was made to support the angel with out the frame I looking to build one on an international 4700 24 foot frame looking for ideas I like the concept better then a trailer
i cut the frame just behind the rear air bag mount. i cut the frame at a mitered 15* and welded back together. i them built the frame on top of that the same way. maybe a small bit of advice....figure out what is the heaviest amount of weight you will haul and ad the weight of the cab and chassis. subtract that from the gvw of the truck...this will give you the total weight of steel you can use to build your bed. my truck weighs over 15,000 lbs empty.
how long was the piece of frame you welded back on you said your tail was 7 feet. I was thinking I will have to use some c channel or find some old frame parts to make the 7 foot frame tail first. the piece I will cut off will not be 7 feet I want the bed 20 feet before the bend and 7 feet or so works out to a nice hight off the ground before a ramp
i used the original truck frame as it had enough to make the dovetail. i keep extra frame sections around from other trucks for when there isnt enough frame.
Yeah I would like to see more about the dovetail and frame. My bed is 22 ft and would like to have a 4 or 5ft dove. Just wondering should the frame be the same length as the deck part of the dove. I plan to haul a 10,000 skid steer. Also I would like to have a hitch to. There is really nothing online about dovetailing a flatbed truck
Nice job I want to build exactly the same thing to haul an excavator. Do you have any idea what the empty weight of that truck is? I want to build one and stay below 13 to 13500 lb empty. I will probably built mine on a GM chassis because I think they are a little bit lighter than a Freightliner or International.
i weigh in at 13,200 with tanks half full of fuel and tool boxes full of chains, binders, cribbing and straps. i am planning on selling this one and building another one with a truck that has a 33,000 lbs gvwr.
I bet you have to be a bit careful not to get hung up with that long overhang. I'm building something similar and i'm concerned about that. My trailers don't have that long of an overhang and they drag sometimes, You can get away with that with a trailer but the truck would hang the drive wheels off the ground and there i would set.
air brakes or hydraulic have no bearing on weather you need a cdl....if the gvwr of a truck or truck and trailer combined is 26,001 lbs or more, you need a cdl. if a vehicle over 26,001 lbs has air brakes, you must then have an air brake endorsement.
Nice truck. Do you have problems with driveability due to excessive tailswing? A flat bed with dovetail seems like the way to go for hauling equipment but it sticks out so far over the back axle I'd be worried about swiping people next to me while turning.
Nice build. I wonder if there is risk in bolting the bed on that way, instead of the the traditional U bolts with wood to allow frame flex. Apparently you haven't had any problems.
i didnt do the wood because i have seen alot of trucks that had the beds mounted that way and when i removed the bed the top frame flange was rusted away. i will use composite decking material sometimes. thanks for watching!
Did you draw a set of plans for the bed when you built it? Would be very interested in talking to you and buying a set of those plans if you have them. Very serious, please get ahold of me.
I would like to come out an take a look at the truck before I give you an offer I’m from New Jersey couple hour drive but I don’t mind .if it helps I’ll give you my email
I agree with you 1000000000000 % new trucks are trash! They all have defs and DEFs plus dpfs eguals regen, and regen equals dead truck, and dead truck equals mechanic shop, and mechanic shops equals empty wallets, and empty wallets equals out of business, and out of business equals homeless, and homeless equals dying on the streets by flood or freeze, and hunger. End of story. Let's buy old trucks...
Genius setup. Can’t believe I’m just now seeing this awesome job.
Love the way you have total respect for all your vehicles. Great work 👍👍👍
Are any companies manufacturing beds like this?
Really awesome truck J.C. It would definitely come in handy. I watch all of Jonathan W's videos and found my way here through him.
thanks . i use the truck alot and it is for sure a time and money saver. thanks for watching.
👍👌👏 I'm watching some older stuff too. This truck looks simply great and clean. Even after using it for 5- 6 years. 2) I guess nowadays you would rather clamp on the ramp bed instead of drilling new holes into a truck frame. But maybe you used holes that have already been there.
Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.
I prefer the extended cab better for most general use, back catches parts from town runs, makes for dry storage of tools I never left without that would not stand water. Now if it were say my (in my dream) truck, I would lose the hinge ramps and go a short hydraulic lift and I would leave it like it is designed but the lift would lower to the ground even if I had to add a couple of feet to make work. I tool square stock and made a receiver for the one similar to that truck. I used it for a guide in center of the bed where it breaks over and the winch cable ran through it. It really worked well and went in and out with no problem and in jockey box on side when not in use. Every man views a picture differently. Here in alaska, they practically bent us over on rules that would change... my biggest gripe was guys would licence with farm plates and then dot take a hike and down the road with no cdl or decent lights, you could see illegal written down the side and they wouldn't bother them but I have a slack adjuster that rolls over and I'm on the side of road with my triangles out and every axle showing damn good brakes but a roller comes out ( shit happens) and lose a nights drive
Like that idea about the low lift gate
10:56 how much does it weigh and the bed by it's self ,very nice job
I would like to see how you did the frame under the dovetail..doing the same to a 24ft stake struck
Nice rig! A good flatbed is a great thing to have, especially a long one.😃 I love wreckers...they’re good for towing & pulling engines and trees...and they look great,too. But expensive.😳 Don’t sell it until you have something nicer. Good trucks are worth keeping.👍
I haul a backhoe on a trailer , but I think a truck would serve me better . I like the setup !!
Our local John Deere has a dovetail tandem truck for a hauling equipment I think you would really like having a truck like that
Have more videos on it?
Would love to see it towing some sedans
Where did you locate the Dovetail?
Nice looking truck but not a fan of CAT diesels, super expensive to have worked on where I’m from.
I know this is an old video I think you're currently using this truck still in this configuration but I can't remember would you upgrade to a Freightliner M2 chassis or is it to New because of DEF
Where did you have the bed made
homemade.
Love it wished it was mine.
very cool unit
Could this truck haul heavy equipment like dozers and track loaders??
Will he answer my question even if he sold this!? :)
Is/was reciever hitch welded to the truck subframe & the bed c channel?
In the video you said it went back 4 ft, is it only attached to the bed channel or both?
Great truck.
Nice!! I haul a lot of stuff without wheels and tires, so I always use a rollback. I have a friend with a 28 foot Jerrdan equipment bed. He hauls dozers and backhoes. Looks like it is perfect for what you use it for.
IT DOES OK.....WOULD BE 10 TIMES THE TRUCK IF IT HAD A MECHANICAL DT466.
I was gonna ask if you mind the Cat much.
it is not my favorite but it does what is suppose to without any issues. if it ever does i will replace it with something else.
The dovetail you refer to , we refer to as beaver tail up here in Canada ,
did you extend the frame when you built the bed just wondering if you angel the frame the 15 deg then angel the 4 inch c channel on top or does the truck frame stop at the curve and the bed was made to support the angel with out the frame I looking to build one on an international 4700 24 foot frame looking for ideas I like the concept better then a trailer
i cut the frame just behind the rear air bag mount. i cut the frame at a mitered 15* and welded back together. i them built the frame on top of that the same way. maybe a small bit of advice....figure out what is the heaviest amount of weight you will haul and ad the weight of the cab and chassis. subtract that from the gvw of the truck...this will give you the total weight of steel you can use to build your bed. my truck weighs over 15,000 lbs empty.
how long was the piece of frame you welded back on you said your tail was 7 feet. I was thinking I will have to use some c channel or find some old frame parts to make the 7 foot frame tail first. the piece I will cut off will not be 7 feet I want the bed 20 feet before the bend and 7 feet or so works out to a nice hight off the ground before a ramp
i used the original truck frame as it had enough to make the dovetail. i keep extra frame sections around from other trucks for when there isnt enough frame.
Yeah I would like to see more about the dovetail and frame. My bed is 22 ft and would like to have a 4 or 5ft dove. Just wondering should the frame be the same length as the deck part of the dove. I plan to haul a 10,000 skid steer. Also I would like to have a hitch to. There is really nothing online about dovetailing a flatbed truck
Love the vids to. Very helpful
The wreckers primary job is recovery, towing what was recovered is secondary.
Would you're amber's be alternating or wig-wag ??
what about like a hydrolic dovetail that can also be un hitched and used as a lift gate type thing for loading short cars or something?
How long is the bed
Nice! What's the payload? Or i should ask, what's the curb weight, truck and body?
It can haul a little over 11,000lbs legally.
Nice job I want to build exactly the same thing to haul an excavator. Do you have any idea what the empty weight of that truck is? I want to build one and stay below 13 to 13500 lb empty. I will probably built mine on a GM chassis because I think they are a little bit lighter than a Freightliner or International.
i weigh in at 13,200 with tanks half full of fuel and tool boxes full of chains, binders, cribbing and straps. i am planning on selling this one and building another one with a truck that has a 33,000 lbs gvwr.
How much are you going to ask for it?
Thats perfect..my Sterling 26,000 lb hopefully weighs the same or a lil less when modified
Any idea of weight capacity
I bet you have to be a bit careful not to get hung up with that long overhang. I'm building something similar and i'm concerned about that. My trailers don't have that long of an overhang and they drag sometimes, You can get away with that with a trailer but the truck would hang the drive wheels off the ground and there i would set.
i never drag anywhere. never been a problem. i pulled a 16' trailer, 24' trailer and a 40' long trailer with no issues either
Have you considered a dual axel the next truck?
got a fl60 with a flat bed.. thought about building a beaver tail or findin a tilt bed for it. repowered with a Brazilian/ford 6.6L.
FarmerJHowell the Ford 7.8 and 6.6 Brazilian are good reliable engines and good on fuel.
I have 3126 cat engine crank no start and start for a one second or tow with high RPM if I used starter fluid.
what is the problem with it ? any help?
Prob heui system problem
nice. i thought anything with air brakes was cdl requirement?
air brakes or hydraulic have no bearing on weather you need a cdl....if the gvwr of a truck or truck and trailer combined is 26,001 lbs or more, you need a cdl. if a vehicle over 26,001 lbs has air brakes, you must then have an air brake endorsement.
Nice truck. Do you have problems with driveability due to excessive tailswing? A flat bed with dovetail seems like the way to go for hauling equipment but it sticks out so far over the back axle I'd be worried about swiping people next to me while turning.
not at all. once you make a few turns and watch how it reacts...its no big deal at all. i can put this thing in places you would never dream of.
Nice build. I wonder if there is risk in bolting the bed on that way, instead of the the traditional U bolts with wood to allow frame flex. Apparently you haven't had any problems.
i didnt do the wood because i have seen alot of trucks that had the beds mounted that way and when i removed the bed the top frame flange was rusted away. i will use composite decking material sometimes. thanks for watching!
Did you draw a set of plans for the bed when you built it? Would be very interested in talking to you and buying a set of those plans if you have them. Very serious, please get ahold of me.
i didnt have any plans...it is built just to suit my needs. the truck itself may be for sale very soon as i am building a new bigger one.
I'd stick with that chassis or get an older crew cab.
Does the bed tip?
no it does not. that would take away from the load carrying capacity of the truck.
Nice!!
Yes i have been curious do you have to carry a cdl for this truck or what are the requirements I have been wanting to do one for a while
this truck does not require a cdl. i am just about ready to sell the truck and build a bigger heavier one.
Do you happen to have the plans of the build you would share? I wanna build a very similar setup
there were no plans. it was built from what i had in my head.
Hey jc Smith would you considering selling this truck I’m actually looking for a truck just like this if so let me kno I’ll make an offer
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS what were you thinking price wise I’m interested in this truck
I would like to come out an take a look at the truck before I give you an offer I’m from New Jersey couple hour drive but I don’t mind .if it helps I’ll give you my email
New trucks are trash good luck finding one that won't break down.
I agree with you 1000000000000 % new trucks are trash! They all have defs and
DEFs plus dpfs eguals regen, and regen equals dead truck, and dead truck equals mechanic shop, and mechanic shops equals empty wallets, and empty wallets equals out of business, and out of business equals homeless, and homeless equals dying on the streets by flood or freeze, and hunger.
End of story.
Let's buy old trucks...
Can you build me this bed
better question....can you afford for me to build you this bed?
@@j.c.smithprojects depends on cost. I been looking for someone local here in sc cant find anyone