Every step in building this flatbed for my truck. Plans for the build at http://metaspencer.etsy.com

The project cost me $800 to build. Supply list is here:

Paint
2 cans acid etch primer https://amzn.to/3mMo1ZL
1 bed liner kit https://amzn.to/3rDHKi6
2 cans black spray paint https://amzn.to/34JhPvg
2 quarts reddish tinted Thompson’s WaterSeal https://amzn.to/3RkI0yO

Fasteners
2” strong wood-to-steel screws (this is an example of this type of screw: https://amzn.to/3lRxZcN); used to attach your decking to your cross rails
8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect the brackets to the vehicle frame; these will be approximately 1.5” - 2” depending on the thickness of your truck’s frame
8 1/2” bolts, grade 8, to connect long rails to the brackets; 4” to travel through your 3” tubing and the supporting brackets
1/2” washers, lock washers, and nuts; at least 16 of each threaded to match bolts
Assorted self tapping screws for attaching accessories to your flatbed
1/4”-20 1” bolts to attach your license plate to the tail section

Accessories
Round rear tail lights https://amzn.to/3rnxXwt
Flush mount flood lights (1 or 2 sets) https://amzn.to/2WXZc2N
Wiring harness (1 for each set of floods you plan to use) https://amzn.to/38BB1fJ
Orange running lights https://amzn.to/3poEkhb
Backup camera https://amzn.to/38zNctA
License plate light https://amzn.to/34LXa9Y
Assorted wire connectors https://amzn.to/37N2qMw)
Wire conduit https://amzn.to/3aJfXa0
Stranded wire for rear floods and additional connections https://amzn.to/3nVXZow
Heat resistant electrical tape https://amzn.to/3aJmgtS
Weld on tie-downs https://amzn.to/3pRLLyC
Fuel filler door of this general style https://amzn.to/3rrISoT
Fold down steps (optional) https://amzn.to/3mKNtPf

Tools
Welder (stick, MIG, or flux core)
Angle grinder with grinding, cutting, and flap-disc attachments
Optional: Plasma cutter and/or horizontal band saw
Speed square and measuring tape
Power drill
Drill press (not necessary but ideal)
Assorted drill bits
Orbital sander and sand paper (to finish your deck boards)
Hand plane
Chain hoist (aka chainfall, https://amzn.to/37Q2nzt) or equivalent way (engine hoist, system of jacks, small derrick of some kind, beam trolley, etc.) to move the flatbed on and off of the truck
1/4”-20 tap for license plate bolts
Circular saw or chop saw (for cutting decking)
Hand plane
RamBoard or equivalent for making templates https://amzn.to/3hjnWf8
Crimpers, wire strippers, heat gun, etc. for making electrical connections
basic safety gear: ear and eye protection, ventilator, dust mask, gloves, etc.

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