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tinman87
 Post subject: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:28 am 
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I'm looking for anyone on here that has put a flatbed on their truck. I'm trying to figure out which way to go with it. Any input would be greatly appreciated.....

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 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:09 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:15 pm 
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Better post mine! 8) Not finshed yet but all the fab work is and the bang board is painted aswell. Mines from a ranger. I cut the old bangboard off, and made a new one and i redid the rear drop aswell.


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brianloveshorse
 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:29 pm 
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Heres another one i found on craigslist awhile back.


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 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:36 pm 
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here are some more.


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tinman87
 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:01 pm 
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my $50 bed to go with my $500 LUV :ebiggrin

oh and i still retained the factory tail lights by turning them on their sides


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matt1
 Post subject: Re: Flatbed
PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:13 pm 
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i really like the 50 dollar version. Might have to use that for awhile, whenever i take my bed off to re-do.
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