Hello All,
I'm interested in building a flat bed for 59 for a few reasons. 1.More room to move stuff & easier to strap items down. 2. My bed is in bad shape = lots of body work = lots of $$/time. 3. I won't use a shiny perfect bed, even thought they look awesome. Here's my questions:
1. Picture #1 show a wooden beam on top of the frame held down by LONG U-bolts. Was this how they did it back then? (i'm thinking yes)
2 Suggestions on type of wood for bed . It will get light to medium use, nothing too heavy or abusive.
The 2nd picture show exactly how I'll make my stake side holders. I have all the equipment to do it & just completed a big metal gate so I got my practice in
