SRW Flatbed Build

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Building a flatbed for my '01 Ram 2500 SRW. I do not like more SRW flatbeds, so I tried to take some styling from a DRW flatbed with the bed being narrower than the tires and having the flares.I do not haul much weight, but I pull all the time. So I wanted the bed it's self to be pretty light weight.The main rails are standard weight 4" channel. The cross member's are 1.5x2x11g rec and the outside is 2x4x11g rec. The goose-neck cross member's a 3x5 channel with a .5" plate then a .5" back plate.Parts of the headache rack and toolbox doors before getting bent.The toolboxes and decking are 12g sheet metal. The deck will get a .375" rubber mat after it's done.Receiver hitch plates, .375". The receiver hitch is 4" channel.Got the lower rub rail put on. It's 1x2x14g, like I said before it's built to be light. I do not plan on using the rub rail.More updates to come...Dynamic MetalworksMontrose, CODynMetalworks.com
Reply:That is looking really good.
Reply:Looking good.Will   Supports Autism Awareness                            My ToysBobCat 225 PLusMillermatic 130Miller Spectrum 300 CutmateEverlast Power Tig 185 Micro April is Autism Month .
Reply:I like it.A couple of questions; (1) whats the approximate cost in metal / welding supplies (2) about how many man hours does it take to complete?Thanks for showing.
Reply:Looks great. Sorry to hijack the thread but do you have any more pictures of the crawler in the back ground?
Reply:Thanks for the replies. Originally Posted by InsanerideI like it.A couple of questions; (1) whats the approximate cost in metal / welding supplies (2) about how many man hours does it take to complete?Thanks for showing.
Reply:Very Nice job!!!!  Thanks for the pixs!!!!Miller Big Blue Air PakMiller 350P, Python GunHyperthermsSpool gunsMetabo GrindersWe "dooit" as a family...."a family that sleds together stays together"......from sleddin to campin to 4 wheelin to workin.....gotta enjoy life somewhere!
Reply:I like the looks of skirted flat bed SRW trucks
Reply:the only thing i dont like is the raised side rails.  makes loading with a forklift a pain.  other than tthat nice buildVantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by Dualiethe only thing i dont like is the raised side rails.  makes loading with a forklift a pain.  other than tthat nice build
Reply:Good looking bed but I'd prefer removable rails to make loading/unloading easier.
Reply:Originally Posted by BryanDowdyThanks for the replies.Most the material was ordered along with jobs, so I never really figured it up separately. If I had to guess, I'd say 1000-1200. That includes the LED lights, tie-down system, etc.I have a build thread for it on Pirate. Quite a few pictures there. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-...-xj-build.html
Reply:Nice job.
Reply:Here's a couple pics of mine............not light by ANY means, but very functional. Attached Images6 Miller Big Blue 600 Air Paks2 Miller 400D6 Lincoln LN-25's4 Miller Xtreme 12VS2 Miller Dimension 812 4 Climax BW-3000Z bore welders Hypertherm 65 and 85Bug-O Track BugPair of Welpers
Reply:Very Nice! What did you use for the fender wheel well area?
Reply:Nice looking bed. Build it to suit your needs. Not someone elses.Miller Pro 30068 SA 20064 SAF 300305 G Lincoln gasserMiller 210
Reply:Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product!Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:I want to build one with ramps that slide in under the deck so I can load my polaris ranger.
Reply:Originally Posted by GjertsonVery Nice! What did you use for the fender wheel well area?
Reply:Thanks for the replies and comments.More pictures. Set the bed back on the truck to check the headache rack fitment and fab up the fuel filler.Dynamic MetalworksMontrose, CODynMetalworks.com
Reply:Very Nice
Reply:that looks really nice! you can put it on my dodge when its done!!!!    Lincoln SA 200 Lincoln Idealarc 300/300 TIG
Reply:How much $$$ do you have in it?
Reply:Nice bed! like the sticker on the back glass as well
Reply:Nice deck! Did you use 4"x0.5" tubing to end up with  3" receiver? Have never actually seen one that big before, but do know they exist.BruceWhat did you use to cut your holes and receiver with, water jet, cnc plasma?
Reply:nice looking bed, a buddy is thinking about making something similar. Subscribing for future reference...
Reply:Any updates?Killer bed!!
Reply:Any updates. Completed pictures?