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**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 10:58 PM

Decissions-descissions, I've got a 69 GMC that used to be a class B motorhome, 155'' wheel base--14k rating with the 19.5 wheels. I changed back to the 16s. Anyways the frame is hella long behind the cab--almost 11 feet. (10'-11'') I am thinking about putting a flatbed on it. I could chop about 9'' off the frame, which would give me a 10' bed or add 15 to give me a 12'. Originally I was looking for a slide deck but cannot find one short enough. I'm kinda leaning towards the chop off (truck is large enough with the duals to begin with). Any thoughts?

Ogier · 06-01-2005, 11:12 PM

I can build a flatbed for you to whatever length you need for your truck. Email me at ron@corbeil-armoury.com if you want to talk further on this.

**oldiron** · 06-01-2005, 11:19 PM

Mounted a 12 foot on mine with a hoist.

**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 11:22 PM

Medford is about 6-7 hours away. Hmmm. I was leaning towards something somewhat custom. I had an idea of building an aux. fuel tank behind the rear axle and mounting it to the bottom of the bed somehow. I figure between 26-30 gallons. On the side of the bed between the cab and the tires there is plenty of room for some 48'' side cabinets. I will have to go 8' wide because of the Dana 70hd I put in it. Outside of the duals across is 93-94''.

Tilt bed----nice. That 12' doesn't look that bad.

Ogier · 06-01-2005, 11:35 PM

Custom is easy. E-mail me with what you want and I will design something up in my CAD package and see what you think. Yea, I am only about 6-7 hours away.

I will be moving into a bigger shop soon.

**kwmech** · 06-02-2005, 10:32 PM

Top-- for maybe other opinions.

06-01-2005, 10:58 PM	#1
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,599	Flatbed length Decissions-descissions, I've got a 69 GMC that used to be a class B motorhome, 155'' wheel base--14k rating with the 19.5 wheels. I changed back to the 16s. Anyways the frame is hella long behind the cab--almost 11 feet. (10'-11'') I am thinking about putting a flatbed on it. I could chop about 9'' off the frame, which would give me a 10' bed or add 15 to give me a 12'. Originally I was looking for a slide deck but cannot find one short enough. I'm kinda leaning towards the chop off (truck is large enough with the duals to begin with). Any thoughts?

06-01-2005, 11:12 PM	#2
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	I can build a flatbed for you to whatever length you need for your truck. Email me at ron@corbeil-armoury.com if you want to talk further on this. __________________ With regards, Ogier 1969 Chevrolet C20 - Resto-Custom started!!!

06-01-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	Mounted a 12 foot on mine with a hoist. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-01-2005, 11:22 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,599	Medford is about 6-7 hours away. Hmmm. I was leaning towards something somewhat custom. I had an idea of building an aux. fuel tank behind the rear axle and mounting it to the bottom of the bed somehow. I figure between 26-30 gallons. On the side of the bed between the cab and the tires there is plenty of room for some 48'' side cabinets. I will have to go 8' wide because of the Dana 70hd I put in it. Outside of the duals across is 93-94''. Tilt bed----nice. That 12' doesn't look that bad. Last edited by kwmech; 06-01-2005 at 11:25 PM.

06-01-2005, 11:35 PM	#5
Ogier Chopper/Painter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medford, Or. Posts: 284	Custom is easy. E-mail me with what you want and I will design something up in my CAD package and see what you think. Yea, I am only about 6-7 hours away. I will be moving into a bigger shop soon. __________________ With regards, Ogier 1969 Chevrolet C20 - Resto-Custom started!!!

06-02-2005, 10:32 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,599	Top-- for maybe other opinions.



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