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elwood · 12-25-2003, 12:15 AM

Here's the truck...

The bed is almost completly rusted out on the passenger side. As a matter of fact, I have no idea how it's staying on the truck!

Here's the deal... I'm thinking about doing a wood flat bed for it. It would be original, not many people have them.

Or should I replace it with another fleetside longbed?

Which would be most cost effective?

Ideas or pictures of flatbeds would be greatly appreciated.

*1FaastC10* · 12-25-2003, 03:27 AM

i had a steel flatbed that my uncle made on my K20. for me it sat a little too low, but the guy u sold it to put 3x3 steel tube between the bed and the frame (basically a 3" body lift) and it looked fine afterwards.

Mike76251 · 12-25-2003, 03:49 AM

Rust in Arizona?
You must work in Flaggstaff or somethin' LOL

I would replace the bed myself..............that or make sure the flatbed weighed more than the original bed.
These trucks don't have enough weight over the rear wheels as it is.

aussichev · 12-25-2003, 05:30 AM

I,ve got a c20 with a flat bed on and it,s great if it`s a work bus and here in oz it`s very common to have a flat bed on a truck or ute , it also reduces the weight alot . It`s not a bad way to go but depends on what you want.
Paul

**old Rusty C10** · 12-25-2003, 11:58 AM

if ya had caught me a couple months ago id have gotten ya one cheap it was a nice steel one

elwood · 12-25-2003, 12:29 PM

Yeah, the truck is originally from michigan, the bed is original, but the cab and front end are from arizona trucks.

*1FaastC10* · 12-25-2003, 03:54 PM

BTW, my flatbed was made out of 2x4 steel, 1/8" thick, and was decked with 1/8" steel. it was plenty heavy.

*Mdapperdan* · 12-25-2003, 11:37 PM

If you can wait for summer, until I get the work done I need to do (hauling) I will me in Az. and the bed is yours for $300.00 LWB minus a tailgate.

elwood · 12-26-2003, 01:04 AM

I'll have to keep that in mind, I grew up in cottonwood, right over the mountain.

Thanks a bunch!

*Mdapperdan* · 12-26-2003, 01:35 AM

10/4 When your ready.

12-25-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	Flatbed for the C-20... Here's the truck... The bed is almost completly rusted out on the passenger side. As a matter of fact, I have no idea how it's staying on the truck! Here's the deal... I'm thinking about doing a wood flat bed for it. It would be original, not many people have them. Or should I replace it with another fleetside longbed? Which would be most cost effective? Ideas or pictures of flatbeds would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

12-25-2003, 11:58 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	if ya had caught me a couple months ago id have gotten ya one cheap it was a nice steel one __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-25-2003, 12:29 PM	#6
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	Yeah, the truck is originally from michigan, the bed is original, but the cab and front end are from arizona trucks. __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

12-26-2003, 01:04 AM	#9
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	I'll have to keep that in mind, I grew up in cottonwood, right over the mountain. Thanks a bunch! __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

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12-25-2003, 03:27 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i had a steel flatbed that my uncle made on my K20. for me it sat a little too low, but the guy u sold it to put 3x3 steel tube between the bed and the frame (basically a 3" body lift) and it looked fine afterwards.

12-25-2003, 03:49 AM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Rust in Arizona? You must work in Flaggstaff or somethin' LOL I would replace the bed myself..............that or make sure the flatbed weighed more than the original bed. These trucks don't have enough weight over the rear wheels as it is.

12-25-2003, 05:30 AM	#4
aussichev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: western Australia Posts: 124	I,ve got a c20 with a flat bed on and it,s great if it`s a work bus and here in oz it`s very common to have a flat bed on a truck or ute , it also reduces the weight alot . It`s not a bad way to go but depends on what you want. Paul

12-25-2003, 03:54 PM	#7
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	BTW, my flatbed was made out of 2x4 steel, 1/8" thick, and was decked with 1/8" steel. it was plenty heavy.

12-25-2003, 11:37 PM	#8
Mdapperdan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Rosa Ca. /Prescott Az. Posts: 169	If you can wait for summer, until I get the work done I need to do (hauling) I will me in Az. and the bed is yours for $300.00 LWB minus a tailgate.

12-26-2003, 01:35 AM	#10
Mdapperdan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Rosa Ca. /Prescott Az. Posts: 169	10/4 When your ready.



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