i want to put a wood flatbed on my 78 f-100. anyone know how i get plans on how to build one?

 

I don't know about plans for one but my 64 had a home made flatbed that I switched onto my 76 when i bought it. Its pretty basic made up of a grid of steel C channel for a frame that the planking is mounted to. Then when I switched it over to the 76 I just used 4x4 posts running down the frame rails w/ 2x4 spacers at the low spots. Not sure if have any pics of i but I'll look. If you need more help on it let me know.

 

Steel rusts and wood rots....make sure it's pressure treated and build it like a house....start with a plan on paper!

 

Even pressure treated wood rots so make sure you can replace the boards at a later date.

 

I have a steel framed flatbed on my 78 F150 with a wood floor. It originally had 2" thick oak planks but they were rotted so I replaced them with 3/4" green treated plywood. I have the plans for it in PDF format if you're interested.

If you must go with wood, here's what you could do. Start with 2 or 3 4x4s across the frame at the mount points in front and behind the axle. Lay 4x4's 2' O.C. lengthwise on top of those. Cover that with 2x6 boards and you're all set. You can put an edge board around the outside if you like, too.

Just a thought.

K.

 

my recently purchased 79 f150 is a dire need of a flat bed. here in minnesota anything metal that old is long rusted away. i have some ideas on how to mount everything but don't want it to get too tall. open to suggestions.

 

I am trying to do the same on my 78 long bed.driving around without a bed sucks!If anyone can help with some plans I would appreciate it! thanx

 

I had a trailer builder make a steel framed wood deck flat bed for my '73 for less than $1000 dollars. I will try to get some pics posted. He was in western MD. I am very happy with the work and strength.

 

Hi Folks,
I'm planning a flatbed for a recently aquired "farm fresh" '78 F-150 with a toasted box. I've got a homemade flatbed on a utility trailer, and the trailers running gear, made from a 30's car FRONT end, is also toast. I want to combine the two for a flatbed Ford with four foot stakesides. If it turns out nice, I may replace the 300 six and truck four spd with my 351 C and sideloader tranny.

kjkozac2, if you've still got that PDF of your flatbed plans, I'd be interested in traking a look at it. Any others with photos showing the bed-to-deck interface, I'd appreciate a look as well.

 

If your in the Central Michigan area look me up and I'll give you one. (FREE) My ole lady will love us both.

 

Damn, That's a long drive from northwestern Alberta to MI! Thanks anyways. I guess it's too big for USPS