mattk

Got some paint on the truck today. Another rattle can job! Didn't turn out too bad.

Sturmcrow

Awesome, I really like how it turned out.

I've got some serious sun damage on my truck (a downside of California, but still preferable to rust cancer). I need to figure out how to paint it this summer.

Scrussanation

wow... not a fan of flatbeds but damn this looks pretty sweet...id change color myself but still sweet... gives me some ideas in future

mattk

Thanks for the comments guys. Not a fan of tan either but my son is into the whole military colors right now amd wanted tan. Got the rest of the truck painted today and added a little touch to the hood to break up the tan. Now its time to put this thing together and get it on the road!

mattk

Sorry about some of the pics doubled up. Not sure why they did that and I can't get them to delete.

Scrussanation

just curious how come yall didnt do rails all around?? just was wonderin reminds me of old dodge flatbed i had with rails all around and hatch that removed in back

mattk

Really didn't want rails all the way around. Like the look better with them cut off short. Just personal preference I guess.

Scrussanation

true that. i just have habit of throwin stuff in back and relying on the rails lol

mattk

I hear ya. Probably the only thing my son will be hauling is a dirt bike, so this bed should work out pretty good.

JSB91Pickup

i am going to be building a flat deck for my 91, i think i am going to use yours as a rough template, it looks like it would work perfectly for what i want to do. can you give me a rough quantity and size of the tubing you used?

mattk

I will get back to you on the measurements

mattk

Here is what we used. This is approximate:

52'-2x2 Square tube
28'-2x3 Tube

Mike_Honcho

mattk: Looks awesome!
- Besides the 8 Bolts that hold the bed to the frame, what's involved in removing the fuel filler neck from the stock bed?

dropzone:
- What brand are the 18W LED flood lights you installed? How much $ were they? Are they pretty durable? How did you tap into the backup light wire to wire them up?

Thanks!
- Mike

mattk

When you open your fuel door, you will see 3 bolts that hold the filler neck in place. Remove those bolts and reach in from behind the bed and pull the neck out. Thats it!

r3dn3ck

How much did this cost??

mattk

Overall about $350

r3dn3ck

Ok thank you. i am thinking about building a flatbed for my 89 pickup and i really like your design. i have a few ideas i want to add on like more storage area on the side

mattk

Let me know what design you come up with!

desert_vet

That is one good looking flat bed. Hope the kid really enjoys it. I'm sure he is thankful for all the time & effort put in. Have a great time with the Yota. Keep up the good work. I'm sure there are more things that will be added on

mattk

Thanks! I think it helps when they have to buy their own truck and material to do modifications. It makes them appreciate it more.