BED INSTALL ON RAM 3500 W/ 500K MILES!

[@roberthaas5372]

I'm a plumber and I have absolutely no use for it but I want a flat bed truck. Just to invite new troubles into my life. 😃

[@johnfoor8325]

If you get it you'll find a use bud, I'm the same way. Don't need a lot of things but once I get them I could have used it a long time ago

[@rushedscheduledfun3963]

Every time I thing that pry bar is large I watch another video and a bigger one comes out of the shop. Great video

[@morgansword]

Ha ha, that rattle can finish reminded me of the term "Tar Heel overhaul" an I was born in that state so a friendly jab shouldn't offend too many. I was your size till I got hurt, then my burning diesel days were over and a pair of size forties fit so good that I buy 42's instead cause I'm losing this one. kidneys are all but gone and the liver is distended from the medication they had me on for over ten years that I won't get back. I like these kind of videos and am glad I found you tonight Good times

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i sure hate to hear about all your troubles. that sure makes for a difficult way to go. i have worked for myself in some way since my twenties. i found it very hard to work at a job. my wife says i dont play well with others.....she thinks i expect too much out of people when i work with them. i think they are giving too little. so....i work for myself. im not as young or as in as good of condition as i used to be but i figure any day on the right side of the dirt is a good one.

[@bobbycraig309]

That bed looks really good on that truck....looks like it should be a very useful truck!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i hope so. i am going to add a couple tool boxes, 100 gal fuel tank and quick connect jumper cables. i might even add a gas powered air compressor.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Bed looks nice on that dodge 3500

[@lakesideranch]

Nice surgery to remove that 5th wheel. Always cool to hear Mrs. JC on the video and see you operate the mighty GradAll too! Very nice body install, going to be a keeper for a while? Glad the weather is finally coming around for you guys, it's been a long winter....Work safe, keep warm, see ya on the next 1 Doug@ the "ranch"

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i keep them all until they are sold doug!! seriously, i hope to put my auxiliary fuel tank, air compressor, tool boxes and fifth wheel mount on it. making it able to go get and fix trucks as needed to get them brought in as well as pull gooseneck, 5th wheel and pull behind trailers. looking to make it the most versatile truck i can.

[@J.R.in_WV]

Excellent stuff as always, coming from your biggest fan (at least in north central WV). I’m trying to get into making videos, You’ve given me inspiration to do an overview of my F-Super Duty spray rig and talk about some of my cost effective methods to keep a 29 year old gas truck hard at work!!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

well j.r. i am glad to hear you enjoy the videos! making videos slows down the project considerably but it isnt hard.

[@MrSilverado1982]

Nice truck!! That bed looks awesome but wow the rust that was on it for being that old sucks!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

just ridiculous. hard to buy anything that is good quality these days.

[@gosportjamie]

That makes for a nice, useful truck. I suspect it won't be long before someone who needs it more makes you an offer you can't refuse...

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i hope i get some us out of it first! you are probably right. someone will likely want it more than i do.

[@michaelchristopher9444]

Crazy how rusty that bed is after only 6 months. You really should start oil spraying your equipment. Ya it's messy but the benefit far out ways the inconvenience. Up here in canada Anyone that plans on keeping the equipment for any length of time knows oil spraying is the only way to prevent rust. Any paint or coating is just prolonging the inevitable

[@j.c.smithprojects]

I would agree if i were keeping anything for a long period of time.....however everything i own is only here for a limited time. usually someone wants it more than i do shortly after i get it things all fixed up the way i want it.

[@michaelchristopher9444]

Yeah I hear ya man. We don't have that salt spray where im at that you guys have . I'm thinking that spray is why your vehicles form rust so fast

[@j.c.smithprojects]

yes. the salt brine solution is terrible.

[@cesmith4566]

That will make you a good truck till the next one comes along or till someone decides they need it more!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

the best thing that could happen is someone needs it more than me!

[@Edenssunlight]

"Aerosol Overhaul" Lol!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I would cut the welds and remove it and put the new bed on flush to the frame

[@leesteele9290]

The last video you talked about lift gates I'm actually looking for a flip up gate to put on a flat bed on a 4500Chevy.

[@johnmccallum9542]

He had 4 or 5 of them a bit ago

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have a bunch of lift gates to get rid of.

[@leesteele9290]

I need aflip up style or arail style so I can use the hitch on the bumper on a 4500 Chevy

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have one with a hitch built into the lift gate

[@leesteele9290]

How can we communicate besides here?

[@cotynietling2567]

Bed looks really good on there the quality of that powdercoating is terrible ive been looking at cm flatbeds but i dunno now having a hard time finding one anyway need a short wheel base flatbed

[@alaskagoldtoolco.4915]

What is it that you do any way .are you a farmer or what I just see you having fun buying and fixing stuff the way you want it .

[@bigdaddypat3697]

Awesome Job Mr. JC.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

thank you. it came out ok.

[@psychedelicarmadillo9457]

What you need is a trailer

[@norcalray7182]

Nice job on the truck

[@j.c.smithprojects]

thanks ray

[@diyman3865]

omg, mister smith you got a problems with RR tire. becarefull with that and be safe .

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Can you cut that off and use what is on the truck using the hole if it will line up

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video JC Smith

[@samsquires2877]

I wish you would do more Ford stuff again.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

in time.....the weather is just coming around were we can get some work done.

[@honda11001001]

Love all your videos like to see more post it more often

[@j.c.smithprojects]

the weather is finally coming around....there should be more and on a regular basis.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice truck bed

[@kevinyork2517]

Nice work as always !

[@j.c.smithprojects]

thanks kevin. it turned out ok.

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. As always great job. Looks great on there. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i may do a little more tinkering here and there to improve the truck.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Nice bed

[@JamesSmith-oc6jc]

I would not walk under that bed while hanging on a chain. But that's me.

[@b.a.lineman7582]

That setup looks like it rated for overhead lifting... although the severe angle derates the capacity. For all the more that bed weighs.. it would probably be fine... all things considered.. I’m with ya partner

[@j.c.smithprojects]

as B.A. LINEMAN said......this particular chain set up is meant for overhead lifting and the rating far exceeds the weight of the bed. we take a must larger risk every time we get in our vehicles and drive down the road.

[@impossiblegarage9400]

Where you loacted because I bought a truck like that but 07 at an auction and it had no bed and same goosneck hitch also came with a enclosed trailer also at that auction their was 4vother trucks 2 07s and 2 4th gens

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Looking good

[@cby1978able]

What did you do with the stock box bed? Did the flatbed dealer keep it of give you money for it?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i always sell them off myself.

[@kiphigdon3247]

nice job and nice video

[@tedbownas2748]

How much clearance is there between the top of the tires and the bottom of the bed? I built my flatbed last fall, and it came out pretty well, but I'm a little worried about it squatting if I set a heavy gooseneck trailer on it, and rubbing. I only have about 2" between the tires and the underside of the bed. I'm looking at air helper bags to keep it from squatting.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i usually measure between the bump stop and the frame and add 2" to it for my tire clearance. i like adding air bags. they help with carrying the load but also improve the handling when pulling a good heavy load.

[@tedbownas2748]

Ah- okay, I didn't have that reference; I swapped a dually rear into mine, and the bump stops didn't line up with the pads anymore, so I cut them off. Now that the weather is finally warming up, I will get brackets fabricated and see how the airbags work out. Thanks!

[@jamesmorgan6782]

very informative.

[@dirtfireservices]

Nice job what are you using for a welder?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

miller 220 mig

[@phild12pd]

Nice

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You can use a flap wheel to clean the weld left on the frame that's not bad

[@j.c.smithprojects]

that is what i used on the truck frame and on the bed frame.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@j.c.smithprojects great minds think alike

[@bamamowersgarage8937]

It's awesome I like

[@luisarias2912]

How much for this truck??????

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i think i am going to use this truck for awhile but.......everything can be sold. make an offer. if its good enough, you might be the new owner!

[@cjsegars5131]

Why not drive the truck that your putting the bed on to go get it

[@j.c.smithprojects]

Thew truck rides too rough to drive on a trip that long to get it. it hits bumps so hard the rear wheels come off the ground.

[@georges4562]

👍👍👍👍

[@jamisonmuckstadt7532]

Delete it and straight pipe it

[@j.c.smithprojects]

im not much for aftermarket stuff but i would be ok with deleting this.