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Sep 17, 2009 | 04:43 AM

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wow. Nicest flatbed I've ever seen.

Sep 17, 2009 | 05:44 AM

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holy moly. that is definately teh nicest flatbed ive seen. teh angles are awesome. its not big and awkward and its not small and inconvenient. its perfect my friend. i want a flatbed like this now

Sep 17, 2009 | 05:51 AM

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Very nice job.

Looks like you mounted the frame to the original body mounts?

Might want to get a cover for your Hi-Lift. It is gonna catch a lot of extra grime being over the tire like that if you run it there all the time. For trips, not a big deal.

Great job.

Sep 17, 2009 | 06:00 AM

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That there is bout the nicest lookin flat bed I have seen!!! Great writeup Way to go!!!

Sep 17, 2009 | 06:02 AM

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Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!!!!

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Sep 17, 2009 | 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by toyospearo

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!!!!

and Brian, the only thing this flatbed is missing is a Wabfab sticker for inside the tool box!?!?!?!?!?!?

Email me your address and I'll send you one.

You mounted the frame on 4 or 6 of the original body mounts? Only saw 4. Great idea to make it removable.

Makes me want to go finish restoring my bed.

Last edited by waskillywabbit; Sep 17, 2009 at 06:48 AM. Reason: Correcting my wonderful Grammar

Sep 17, 2009 | 06:47 AM

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The flatbed frame is mounted on all 6 locations. The two mounts right behind the firewall are 1/4" lower than the back 4 mounts. I drilled a hole in the flatbed angle iron to meet up with the stock front holes. I ran a bolt, a 1/4"spacer, lock washer and washer to secure it.
I PM'ed my address!!!

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Sep 17, 2009 | 06:49 AM

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that thing is sweet wish my first one turned out that nice.

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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You do great work. You got yourself one unique truck there. Kudos

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:31 AM

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ehhhh. I like the softopper better. J/k man that is a beautiful, well thought out project done to perfection. Very nice job.

Speaking of the softopper, Spearo did you ever sell yours?

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:32 AM

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Just when i thought your rig couldnt get any better. Really nice work not just anybody could put together a creation like that

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:36 AM

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This truck did have the old soft topper

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Sep 17, 2009 | 07:37 AM

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Nicely Done

That, friend, was well worth the wait. Thank you.

Sep 17, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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Blown away yet again by your truck! Awesome fab work and one of the best executed trucks I have seen in a long time.

Jeremy

Sep 17, 2009 | 09:15 AM

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where did you learn all this stuff?
You did a very good job, you should be very proud. I know i would if i made that. Your attention to detail really shows, great job.

Sep 17, 2009 | 09:27 AM

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Great Job Man !!!!

Love the multi use rail system you guys came up with .

Congrats!

Sep 17, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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amazing job toyo. once again your truck is sOoO SICK! i love seeing flat beds that arnt just a "flat bed".

Sep 17, 2009 | 04:40 PM

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Great looking flatbed. I liked the soft topper though, too.

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:53 PM

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I like!
Nice work.

Sep 17, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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That's looks awesome! Looks heavy though, hows the spring rate on those springs holding up? You gunna need new springs? Also, I wouldn't mount the high lift there...too susceptible to gettin smashed on somethin or gettin clogged with mud on a trail when you need it most...just somethin to think about. Trucks lookin great as always.

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