Tube Flat Bed/Exo/Buildup on my 85 ex cab Updated pics 10-16-06

[Rockdiver]

Any one have any Ideas  Just Started Sat on it

[Rockdiver]

By The way    Dean Come get your bed

[RustyToy]

Thats clean!  i like the tire out of the way... is it hard to get out?

[Rockdiver]

Thanks    It is easyto get out  I took the idea from marlin's rig his pulls up under the bed between the rails  I made the crossmember underthe tire  part of the Hitch so I could drop the tire down between the frame rails  it is held in place by a bolt and wing in center of the wheel

[sloyota]

looks good!!! i like the tire mount i want to do something very similar to what you got.cant wait to see more..

[seanc]

your b-pillar halo seems to tall and to far away from your body... it will be very hard to tie to an in-cab cage, also it looks like if you were pivoting against something on your rain gutter it looks like your hoop would hang you up...

[Rockdiver]

No Hang ups here.  Was the way I wanted it . Going to finish exo when bed is done  will tie in to front and sides  dont want it too close to sun roof or the cab  . Lynn

[Rockdiver]

More done     Rear Plate & Led's  Picked up a Warn 9500  for $ 400

[Rockdiver]

More stuff

[TrackVino]

Dude, that looks sweet. Cant wait to see the rest of the exo.

       

[UNBREAKABLE]

better move that 'plate!

[Rockdiver]

Thanks,   got that winch after i built it   but it will be carried on the bed if driving  and on the trail who cares

[MiniSimp]

Nice job!

[Rockdiver]

Got my new shocks  Mounted them Yesterday   Almost back on the road   Still need to reroute exhaust , Have  boxes bent  for front tool compartments, Lid for tire compartment & Tool Boxes  ,Lic light ,Cross brace everything , Mount CB Ant.  Make holder for Co2 tank  Mount tank for onboard air , Side Plate with side and rock lights.
      Does the List ever get Smaller?     Hope to have it ready for MCR04  Lynn

[Rockdiver]

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[MiniSimp]

That's turning out sweet!
Are you moving the exhaust away from the shock some?

[MiniSimp]

Does the List ever get Smaller?

No, it always stays the same length, but changes frequently.

[Rockdiver]

 Thanks ,  Yes i am moving it  I am going to turn it down in front of the axle until I can get it to the muffler shop   It blows right at the spare now  Havent drove it but to flex and check Clearances    too darn hot even up here to weld too much in one sitting

[Rockdiver]

Got some Mud flap brackets this week. Had to order the Flaps  Ordered the tool box inserts Hope to have them this week  Should start loking like a Flat bed Soon

[Rockdiver]

Tool Boxes In     Need to figure out Lids   Any Ideas

[MiniSimp]

Looking good!
What are you using to cover those compartments?

[Rockdiver]

Still Working on that one  Might Form some lids and weld angle in facing up  put some weather strip in angle to seal    I have a few tool box Handles that i can sink in  I need to trim up the side diamond plate and tack in on the outer sides top  and a angle frame for the tire lid   If you have any ideas Let me Know   Thanks Lynn

[Rockdiver]

Getting Heavy

[crawlerdan]

dude that is an awesome bed!!! what shocks are you running?? how they work??

[Rockdiver]

Thanks Dan   I am running the Rancho 9000 Remote res shocks   The ride nice and soft on the soft setting  Or like a Brick if on the hard setting  Its nice to be able to adjust them as needed  I run mostly on the softest setting

[Rockdiver]

More additions and some design Changes

[Rockdiver]

More Pics  Need to get to steel shop for more tube  The halo alone is a 20' piece by itself.

[burnyota]

nice job i like the storage and recessed tire mount, you can still through gear or whatever on top, cool

[TrikeKid]

That sure am perty. Oh yeah, and when I get a truck, I'm stealing your hidden spare idea for my flat bed. Nice work.

[burnyota]

pappas and  ?whats that about rockdiver?