Every step in building this flatbed for my truck. Plans for the build at [ Ссылка ]

The project cost me $800 to build. Supply list is here:

Paint
* 2 cans acid etch primer [ Ссылка ]
* 1 bed liner kit [ Ссылка ]
* 2 cans black spray paint [ Ссылка ]
* 2 quarts reddish tinted Thompson’s WaterSeal [ Ссылка ]

Fasteners
* 2” strong wood-to-steel screws (this is an example of this type of screw: [ Ссылка ]); used to attach your decking to your cross rails
* 8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect the brackets to the vehicle frame; these will be approximately 1.5” - 2” depending on the thickness of your truck’s frame
* 8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect long rails to the brackets; 4” to travel through your 3” tubing and the supporting brackets
* 1/2” washers, lock washers, and nuts; at least 16 of each threaded to match bolts
* Assorted self tapping screws for attaching accessories to your flatbed
* 1/4”-20 1” bolts to attach your license plate to the tail section

Accessories
* Round rear tail lights [ Ссылка ]
* Flush mount flood lights (1 or 2 sets) [ Ссылка ]
* Wiring harness (1 for each set of floods you plan to use) [ Ссылка ]
* Orange running lights [ Ссылка ]
* Backup camera [ Ссылка ]
* License plate light [ Ссылка ]
* Assorted wire connectors [ Ссылка ])
* Wire conduit [ Ссылка ]
* Stranded wire for rear floods and additional connections [ Ссылка ]
* Heat resistant electrical tape [ Ссылка ]
* Weld on tie-downs [ Ссылка ]
* Fuel filler door of this general style [ Ссылка ]
* Fold down steps (optional) [ Ссылка ]

Tools
* Welder (stick, MIG, or flux core)
* Angle grinder with grinding, cutting, and flap-disc attachments
* Optional: Plasma cutter and/or horizontal band saw
* Speed square and measuring tape
* Power drill
* Drill press (not necessary but ideal)
* Assorted drill bits
* Orbital sander and sand paper (to finish your deck boards)
* Hand plane
* Chain hoist (aka chainfall, [ Ссылка ]) or equivalent way (engine hoist, system of jacks, small derrick of some kind, beam trolley, etc.) to move the flatbed on and off of the truck
* 1/4”-20 tap for license plate bolts
* Circular saw or chop saw (for cutting decking)
* Hand plane
* RamBoard or equivalent for making templates [ Ссылка ]
* Crimpers, wire strippers, heat gun, etc. for making electrical connections
* basic safety gear: ear and eye protection, ventilator, dust mask, gloves, etc.

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