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I recently got a 1994 f250 without a bed I'm waiting on the flatbed to show up for it I have never installed one before but I don' think it would be to big of a deal I pretty much have it down what I need to do but would like pictures of similar trucks and the mounts I'm more worried about making sure the bed sets level on the frame I know there is a difference in frame front to rear where the bed mounts I'm just not sure the difference thanks in advance for any help or pics
When I put a flatbed on my pickup I used a chain hoist to hold it where I wanted it on the pickup. Then I measured how up for a bracket and welded up a backet.
I used a couple pieces of angle iron to rest on top of the frame rail. A piece of square tubing would work, too.
I agree with 79Ford on the alignment issue. I built my own to factory spec cab n chassis size but used 1/8th" channel iron and added more x members in case i decided to add a hoist and used 1/4" flat stock and scribed it to 1/2" clearance to close the ugly gap between bed rails and frame.
I'd try to take a pic of one you like and use it as an example for yours, i did that from a few dump trailers to gather the best ideas for one i custom built for my needs.This my 78' just after completing the bed and also with 4" channel side rails (bolted on) with stake pockets in case i needed it flat for some reason.
Good Luck and enjoy the build...i did.
Bought in 5/82 and used 5 yrs. summers only, been setting mostly until now. Only mods have been bed, wheels, tires, engine professionally rebuilt and stroked to a 400, Flowmaster 1 in 2 out with side exhaust, not much at taking pics to date but will take more as i progress. Just installed new bed I'm building from specs of original just heavier steel in case i want to make dump. The other pic is just before putting in the distant garage for additional mods.
Nov.2016 before putting in garage to make improvements ie; Change grill to a 77', paint engine remove cab, paint frame, install all new cab mounts & bushings, insulate cab, undercoat, new sound system, running boards ?, possible rear disc brakes, trick out engine & repaint cab.
I think it is Very nice ….If it was me I would have left it aluminium.....with a nice ladder rack extension …….some side Tool Boxes …. I know how expensive it is …..just my preference....sweet Truck ….I have a 77 Dump 350 in my sig. the thing is wild …..smokes the duallys … I modified the engine and Intake / exhaust mods as well ….Unfortunately we have Salt up here in Winter so you need to stay on top of your body....I need a front clip.....
