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Old 05-30-2017, 01:35 PM
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81 Flatbed Build
Moving this over from the buildup section. Started my flatbed this past weekend.








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Got the deck in and got rid of the I-Beam chin catcher that the previous owner installed.
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I've always thought of that I-beam chin catcher more as a knee smasher. Looks much better without, and nice work all-around!
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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!
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wow looks cool!
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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
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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.
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Nicley done! Clean and effective. Looks wicked.
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very nice!
well done!
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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.
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