Flatbed question
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It's not perfect, but as I tell folks, 'I'm not a craftsman, I'm a hobbyist'.
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I have more on my computer, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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If you want I have a lot of pics of the work on the truck at Joe's 1950 Ford F5 Stake truck - OnPitRoad's Photos
I have more on my computer, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
I have more on my computer, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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Yes it does, it appears that at one time somebody cut part of the frame off at the back. When I got the truck, the steel flatbed hung almost 4 feet off the frame. Since I don't intend to carry any real weight the 2 3/4" x 6" oak beams will easily support it.
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Did you get your oak from a mill? I noticed the TN plates. I am in southern CA, and no one here has ever seen a sawmill. You mentioned you had ready access to the wood, or already had it. What types of wood would you recommend for a bed, if I can't find oak in that size? And I think it's worth repeating... that bed you made is beautiful.
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My truck frame extends 8 feet from the cab. If it's supposed to be 9 feet long (which I really don't know) then someone cut it off too. But if I make a wooden bed for it, it won't be a big deal, I'll never haul any real weight with it either.
Did you get your oak from a mill? I noticed the TN plates. I am in southern CA, and no one here has ever seen a sawmill. You mentioned you had ready access to the wood, or already had it. What types of wood would you recommend for a bed, if I can't find oak in that size? And I think it's worth repeating... that bed you made is beautiful.
Did you get your oak from a mill? I noticed the TN plates. I am in southern CA, and no one here has ever seen a sawmill. You mentioned you had ready access to the wood, or already had it. What types of wood would you recommend for a bed, if I can't find oak in that size? And I think it's worth repeating... that bed you made is beautiful.
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Thanks for the references.
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I would call them as they may know of some even closer to you. As for the type of wood to use, you really want a good hardwood if you're using it for the framework. Talk to the mills about what hardwoods are available in your area.
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They are 19.5 Budd rims off of a 1980's motor home with 8R19.5 tires.
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I may have a line on a flatbed for the truck. It measures a little over 6' 7" x 8' with beams 34" apart (matches the truck chassis). It's a foot shorter than a stock Ford 9' bed, but I think it will look ok.
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