YotaTech Forums

The Fab Shop Tube buggies, armor protection and anything else that requires cutting, welding, or custom fab work

81 Flatbed Build

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 30, 2017 | 01:35 PM
  #1  
kevin11mic's Avatar
kevin11mic
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 45
Likes: 2
81 Flatbed Build
Moving this over from the buildup section. Started my flatbed this past weekend.








Reply
0
Old Jun 1, 2017 | 04:56 AM
  #2  
kevin11mic's Avatar
kevin11mic
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 45
Likes: 2
Got the deck in and got rid of the I-Beam chin catcher that the previous owner installed.
Reply
0
Old Jun 1, 2017 | 06:04 AM
  #3  
gsp4life's Avatar
gsp4life
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 858
Likes: 13
From: Mogadore, Ohio
I've always thought of that I-beam chin catcher more as a knee smasher. Looks much better without, and nice work all-around!
Reply
0
Old Jun 1, 2017 | 06:46 AM
  #4  
kevin11mic's Avatar
kevin11mic
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 45
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by gsp4life
I've always thought of that I-beam chin catcher more as a knee smasher. Looks much better without, and nice work all-around!
Either way it's an eyesore no more!
Thanks!
Reply
0
Old Jun 10, 2017 | 11:37 AM
  #5  
tacomanut's Avatar
tacomanut
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Utah
wow looks cool!
Reply
0
Old Jun 10, 2017 | 12:56 PM
  #6  
kevin11mic's Avatar
kevin11mic
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 45
Likes: 2

Reply
0
Old Jun 10, 2017 | 05:08 PM
  #7  
flg8r22's Avatar
flg8r22
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 5
From: N of Okechobee Florida
Great job! When can I order a few? Will the receiver still attach to the frame, or will I go into the bed? And if so, what's the tow rating. Sorry for all the questions Kevin but that thing is nice
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 10, 2017 | 05:14 PM
  #8  
kevin11mic's Avatar
kevin11mic
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 45
Likes: 2
Originally Posted by flg8r22
Great job! When can I order a few? Will the receiver still attach to the frame, or will I go into the bed? And if so, what's the tow rating. Sorry for all the questions Kevin but that thing is nice
haha if I had the time! The receiver is welded to the 4" C channel across the back. I extended the frame about 9 inches. I'd say the hitch will hold whatever the truck can pull.
Reply
0
Old Jun 11, 2017 | 02:52 AM
  #9  
rattlewagon's Avatar
rattlewagon
Registered User
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,831
Likes: 332
From: Northfield, Vermont
Nicley done! Clean and effective. Looks wicked.
Reply
0
Old Jun 14, 2017 | 07:01 PM
  #10  
toyospearo's Avatar
toyospearo
Registered User
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 23
From: way way nor cal
very nice!
well done!
Reply
0
Old Jun 23, 2017 | 05:49 PM
  #11  
E-ROC's Avatar
E-ROC
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
From: Hemet, CA.
Looks great! I'm a fan of breaking up the straight back look as you did with the rails. Your stepdowns are a negative effect to mine.😎 Then I went and made another change and have this now for uptravel clearance.
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:12 PM.