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DIY Flatbed Build Each Step in My Process
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Every step in building this flatbed for my truck. Plans for the build at http://metaspencer.etsy.com • The project cost me $800 to build. Supply list is here: • Paint • 2 cans acid etch primer https://amzn.to/3mMo1ZL • 1 bed liner kit https://amzn.to/3rDHKi6 • 2 cans black spray paint https://amzn.to/34JhPvg • 2 quarts reddish tinted Thompson’s WaterSeal https://amzn.to/3RkI0yO • Fasteners • 2” strong wood-to-steel screws (this is an example of this type of screw: https://amzn.to/3lRxZcN); used to attach your decking to your cross rails • 8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect the brackets to the vehicle frame; these will be approximately 1.5” - 2” depending on the thickness of your truck’s frame • 8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect long rails to the brackets; 4” to travel through your 3” tubing and the supporting brackets • 1/2” washers, lock washers, and nuts; at least 16 of each threaded to match bolts • Assorted self tapping screws for attaching accessories to your flatbed • 1/4”-20 1” bolts to attach your license plate to the tail section • Accessories • Round rear tail lights https://amzn.to/3rnxXwt • Flush mount flood lights (1 or 2 sets) https://amzn.to/2WXZc2N • Wiring harness (1 for each set of floods you plan to use) https://amzn.to/38BB1fJ • Orange running lights https://amzn.to/3poEkhb • Backup camera https://amzn.to/38zNctA • License plate light https://amzn.to/34LXa9Y • Assorted wire connectors https://amzn.to/37N2qMw) • Wire conduit https://amzn.to/3aJfXa0 • Stranded wire for rear floods and additional connections https://amzn.to/3nVXZow • Heat resistant electrical tape https://amzn.to/3aJmgtS • Weld on tie-downs https://amzn.to/3pRLLyC • Fuel filler door of this general style https://amzn.to/3rrISoT • Fold down steps (optional) https://amzn.to/3mKNtPf • Tools • Welder (stick, MIG, or flux core) • Angle grinder with grinding, cutting, and flap-disc attachments • Optional: Plasma cutter and/or horizontal band saw • Speed square and measuring tape • Power drill • Drill press (not necessary but ideal) • Assorted drill bits • Orbital sander and sand paper (to finish your deck boards) • Hand plane • Chain hoist (aka chainfall, https://amzn.to/37Q2nzt) or equivalent way (engine hoist, system of jacks, small derrick of some kind, beam trolley, etc.) to move the flatbed on and off of the truck • 1/4”-20 tap for license plate bolts • Circular saw or chop saw (for cutting decking) • Hand plane • RamBoard or equivalent for making templates https://amzn.to/3hjnWf8 • Crimpers, wire strippers, heat gun, etc. for making electrical connections • basic safety gear: ear and eye protection, ventilator, dust mask, gloves, etc. • (the above are Amazon Associates links; buying products through the links helps support the channel) • Support and follow me: • ✯ Get me a coffee ➠ http://www.ko-fi.com/metaspencer • ✯ Follow on Instagram ➠ / metaspencer • ✯ Stalk on Facebook ➠ / metaspencer • ✯ Shop on Amazon ➠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/metaspencer
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