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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Flatbed designs
Anybody got any good flatbed designs. Pictures would be great if you have any.
 
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Steel or aluminum?
 
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Im doing steel.
 
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Here is one I an in the middle of building on my F550






 
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Thanks a lot. It looks good. Similar to mine besides mine is going to be a little smaller and has a different headache rack. You doing steel on the top or wood?
 
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Wood floor to keep costs down
 
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Yeah wood is better all the way around really. Stuff doesnt slide as easy on it, doesnt get really hot like steel in the summer, much easier to replace, and much cheaper.
 
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Mine is a dum so sliding is good but i am saving about 200 by going wood. But the self tapping screws cost about $40
 
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