What will the length and width be? Is it going on a dually? Will you need heavy capacity on the rear bumper for towing? Will you have a 5'er hitch or g/k hitch in it?
If he refuses to post any more videos of photos of project because of members ridicule you'll be to blame.
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lol.......just kidding.........................sorta ):h:thumbsup:
Mostly I see 4" rectangular tubing for flat bed frames.
I would use 1/8 floor (diamond) plate for the deck, you'd be amazed at how much grip it really has.
Mine is still a long way from finished.
What welding experience do you have? Any particular type welding you planned to use......tig, mig...arc?
I have some recommendations for you as far as how to keep it from warping no matter what "science" you use, but I need to know a little more. And what gauge/thickness steel are you planning...
Dropped out of high school.........went to work.......worked a couple years then got GED and joined the Navy. After that I went on to get three degrees in Controls Technology(Robotics), Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and Industrial Mechanical Engineering.
Then to tech school receiving...
Like I said............. wasn't try'n to piss in anyones post toasties........... I read it, I investigated for myself......... and I drew my own conclusion from there..............to each his own. We all have our own opinions.......... I wouldn't try to take anyones from them any more than...
Ummmmmmmm :eek: he said the name of THAT PLACE :nono:
LOL
Seriously, I read all through that report and where it came from and I could never find any CREDIBLE information linked to it. Was all done by one company and they were promoting THEIR product....specifically.
To each his own though...
I'd say get it...........just ran KBB on mine and I'd not sell it for what they say it's worth, which is a considerable amount more than what you are looking to spend on the one you speak of. That is IF you need a diesel in the first place. You can hear, see and read all kinds of horror stories...