I'm having to blast through this build so I can use it to move, but here's a couple shots of how it sits today:




And the gooseneck hitch install on my 69 F250

FWIW, I am a professional welder so it'll all stay together pretty well.
The deck boards will be flush with the top of the frame rails, and the outer square tube will stand about 1/2" high to act as a sort of rub rail. I thought up the tie down system on the fly, it'll be neat to see how that works out.

 

Hey Jared, I know why you said you were a pro welder (looky loos and "words" or advice) but brother looking at how it's coming along, you didn't have to say that. Looks umm, Professional LOL. Have fun!!

 

BTW- what are you using? MIG or stick?

 

DANG !!!!

U-haul is much quicker and wondering how you will get it licensed for what weight ?!?

but great work !

 

It's all stick welded, it's too windy here for mig.
In order to register it, I just have to get it weighed and the state will issue a title. Under 2000lbs light is even easier, just go in and say "I built a trailer" and they will give you a plate for it.

 

That's going to be one nice flatbed! I wish I could weld!

 

Well, I am finally on a semi-real computer again so I can post more pics:



And all loaded up:

Light load, just three sleds, two garden tractors and two tillers. Only about 3000lbs. I don't like the rake of my truck, though, it makes it look like the trailer tongue is bent up.

 

A couple more of the installed hitch in the truck:


I need to drill and install the safety chain loops still, and will before I go back to pick up the trailer. 850 miles is a bit further than I want to go without those.

 

Good job ! It turned out great. I wish I could weld too.