BUILDING A BUDGET FLATBED

In this epidode were making Bessie look like a truck again! Were building a flatbed with inexpensive, easy to find materials. Just some steel tubing, steel channel, and some pressure treated 2x10 boards!
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[@BoringFisherman]

I think it's a great start to a very functional truck bed. I'd personally like to see a headache rack myself. I have had flatbeds both ways. A headache rack is a life saver.

[@Bhartrampf]

Thinking on doing this to mine, with some extras and more wheel clearance.... I built one like it years ago, about this high and it always rubbed with a load of wood or hay on it.. funny we found the same video.. 🤣🤣

[@brycebaquol233]

How is it a life-saver?

[@BoringFisherman]

@@brycebaquol233 have you ever hauled anything?

[@brycebaquol233]

@@BoringFisherman I haul weekly and rarely have anything that endangers my rear windshield if that is what you are referring to as the "life-saving" part.

[@Bhartrampf]

@@brycebaquol233 first time you hit something or some idiot throws fire wood in it, you will be glad you have it.

[@ralphbalde5224]

Bessie is looking good, I like the bed. Id like to make 2 suggestions, D - Rings to make tying or strapping down a load easier. 2nd cap the ends of the square tube, over time rust will bleed out of the open square tube and it won’t look as good. Keep up the good work.

[@ChucksCustoms]

Thanks! And yes! I’m considering D-rings or maybe rub rails so I can make some removable bed sides in the future. Either way, she needs some tie down points for sure! And I completely forgot to cap the ends haha but I’m thinking I’ll run some wires through the tubes for extra lighting before I cap them. Maybe I’ll make a video about it when I do!

[@southwesthellraisers4931]

@@ChucksCustoms why didn’t you make a headache rack

[@charlieiron1947]

Lpp

[@timothygeiger8271]

@@ChucksCustoms really stake pockets is all you need to put the removable sides on. That pickup looks good, you'll never go wrong with the old square body Chevy! Hell, you'll never go wrong with Chevy. They are so easy to work on, that's why everyone buys them😆🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@mpenrod]

@@timothygeiger8271 exactly what I was thinking

[@zzsuprazz]

Great video. The flat bed looks great. The only things I would add are some tie down points and a cab protection from loads on the bed.

[@engscott78]

and prep the metal before welding

[@walkermccolley2574]

Not welding to the frame would be another one

[@Outsider666]

Really like the simplicity of this build. A lot of flat bed build videos are just overdone and make it look too complicated. Good job!

[@IKIDIF]

Headache rack would be the cherry on top! Awesome build 🙌

[@PH-md8xp]

Wow! You really transformed a rusted old truck into a very nice flatbed. Add a headache rack, some tie down points, and this is a sold 10!

[@Worldviewsandthoughts]

Looks great! Put your headache rack and under storage box and stake pockets!

[@HaciendaFowler]

Bro that is a cleeeeean bed! Great job!!👍🏼 Just got out of the military and hope to use my GI Bill to go to welding school! Thanks for the Entertainment!

[@strangfangers]

A flatbed makes total sense. The modular versatility is limited to your imagination. Thank you kind sir for sharing all of the little fabricating tricks... the finished product looks sharp!

[@nicholaspatterson9275]

Needs headache rack and wood side planks. Then fill the lower gap with work boxes. Bed is AWESOME!!

[@mikepoint4717]

Phenomenal build and I like how you repurposed 12:26 part of the bed . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@darrengarlough5121]

Looks good, really good. Your a knowledgeable guy.

[@koabd4351]

one of my favorite diy flatbed styles I've seen so far ,nice work

[@Jon_B_Quick]

The open tubing should have caps covering the openings and the lack of stake pockets makes load securement difficult as well as the inability to short side panels to prevent things from rolling or sliding off the bed . I missed seeing how you handled the fuel filler kneck . Some sort of headache rack to protect the back of the cab . A place for a gooseneck ball would be handy . A step or some means of climbing up on to the bed would be helpful . A storage box to secure chains, binders and ratchet straps as well as a box for tools . Last of all the truck now needs mudflaps to be legal . I also didn't see where you intend to put your license plate and the license plate light . Reflective tape down the sides and across the back would a nice touch . Maybe another video may be in order to rectify those issues I brought up . It is a nice start of a functional working flatbed .

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

you should build one bro...lets see it!

[@SteveStoltz]

That looks really good, I like how you did the taillights and tied them together with the old bed material.

[@ChucksCustoms]

Thank you! I thought it would be nice to incorporate an original piece of Bessie into the new stuff!

[@zeitlerusmc]

Looks great man. The ole square still putting in work, what a sweetheart. I think she could use a headache rack.

[@garyscott418]

You should coat the under side of the boards with the same stuff you put on the back of the truck it will help the boards. And cover the top with total boats brand clear marine epoxy. 👌

[@Donato2018]

All those comments make me wonder if they would be able to do better. That was spectacular work without criticism. just wow good job

[@ezequielmoran3569]

Very good deck, beautiful, I really like that you didn't talk too much and actually showed. Thanks for the video.

[@MrSirPhase3]

I have an old 1989 Chevy Cheyenne 1 ton Dually with a great cab and frame but the service box has seen better days. I'm considering a Flatbed to replace the old rusty box. Your video is inspiring. Appreciate you sharing the build process. Looks great.

[@metalmaniak2011]

Great job, I will weld some hooks beside the bed for attaching materials

[@SpartanMain]

Looks awesome. Easy to remove too. I agree with other people you should make a headache rack but make it easily removable when you don’t need it and it won’t be in the way.

[@decentgarage]

That turned out awesome! Great work man. So cool to see Ol' Bessy coming along.

[@ChucksCustoms]

Thank you! Long bed Larry is coming along nicely too!

[@jtdundee]

Loved it. Reminded me of helping my dad do that in 1963.

[@nelsontriana5397]

That was a great job that remind me back in 1971 my dad built from scratch a tow truck with a 1954 Chevrolet truck it took him 6 weeks melting electro road

[@rustycrustymakesstuff6528]

Awesome build! Might consider putting a Mansfield bar (bumper) or a hitch on the back. Maybe a headache rack as well.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I was thinking the same about a headache rack... And maybe some post pockets on the outside rails for removable sides.

[@questioner1596]

I was thinking the same thing about a bumper - it can both save lives and double as a step to climb onto the bed.

[@ia4687]

Quality. I like the trick you did at 8:28. Instead of having to fight yourself to keep the piece up.. also like how you cut your angles. Great job. You made me want to go buy a welder now lol

[@mickymicheal2589]

Came out really nice really nice. I am a big fan of the. Because I started doing that with every truck that I owned. If it wasn't a flatbed I converted into dump body.

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Fine job son! That's a better bed than the factory one when it was a new truck!!!

[@AW-Services]

Looks great. I'd weld some caps on the ends of the box section to prevent internal corrosion. Install some wheel arches to prevent the underside of the bed from rotting or being cakes with dirt. D rings or stake pockets would add versatility to the beds use and abilities to carry different loads

[@ManChildMaineiac]

Some trucks look hacked together half assed with a homemade flatbed. But this fits perfect!! Nice job man!

[@scottkinter2839]

Looks good, enough room under the bed for a few storage boxes if you decide too , for rachet straps or bungie cords.. Nice job.

[@texgowing7359]

Absolutely first class, you have great skills man. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Dang man thats a badass look...it looks factory great job

[@taterbug70]

I need one of those beds with stake holes so I can put sides and backs on to haul stuff. Good work.

[@marioserra4383]

great job, best regards from Venezuela

[@paulstuartwilson485]

And now to add some chrome strips on the bottoms of the mud flaps. Along with some groovy tool storage boxes under the bed. Maybe some stake pockets and some removable sides and, of course, the nifty tailgate/cargo gates. Excellent video, by the way.

[@andreybabaew4190]

Всегда радовала при таких серьезных работах покраска баллончиком!!!

[@sewkingwet]

I like how you saved and incorporated the piece of the old bed into the rear part of the bed, nice touch. great job! I really like flatbeds

[@cesarrosas8074]

Look so good ,Chuck keep up and thank for you ideas bless you

[@christophmeirich5928]

Cool 😎 🆒️ 😎 🆒️ Well done. Greetings from germany Christoph 👋 👋 👋 👋 👋

[@sammartinez8084]

Nice looking 👍👍👍 the job was ok 👍👍👍

[@christuttle3980]

Greetings from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada! Well done!😎

[@lathjr1517]

Nice work love the tail light layout and skewed corners

[@lloydrichards9499]

I qatched every minute of this vid.. gotta say mate you inspire alot of people.. nice design and the work turned out just beautifull.

[@funtymsforever605]

looks great,,, head board and trailer hitch .. for the next budget build lookin forward to it.

[@shannonbarattini5772]

BEAUTIFUL JOB.

[@ahole5407]

Lookin good 👍 Need some tool boxes underneath, a bumper and hitch and a headache rack.

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling,keep up the good work.I may try something like that,but make mine a dump bed that wood be cool well see you next time see ya bye.

[@adolfogarcia2835]

Simple fácil y bien hecho. Excelente.😊

[@chrisgray4651]

Great job! Looks fantastic!

[@morgansword]

Wow, I been gone way too long but I am getting a bing following of this great build... I remember "Bessie" coming out of a death throw to be a truck someone would be proud to own Chuck.. I see the four wheel video is also up so thanks to you an yours for these very entertaining videos

[@roundedrob1483]

Love watching a plan come together!! Great job!

[@jamesanthonyclemons8031]

Awesome job! Looks great.

[@natilyfe]

Man the possibilities are endless as to what you do with this truck. I would weld brackets on the side frames with ratchet straps so you can haul all sorts of stuff

[@JohnDoe-ef3wo]

That turned out great. And I learned something too. 👏👍

[@defomatt2684]

Nice work. Only thing missing are stake pockets on the outer frame rail. The tapered rear was a great special feature

[@Doodooheadguy-fishing]

Is the taper for a specific reason or strictly asthetic

[@bajar.m.6953]

Great job 👍🏽

[@eljajaja3]

Wow you make it looks easy nice flat bed just need a headache rack now

[@LEOMARDOCORPUZ]

I love your flat bed modification man.

[@ogrocha]

RIGHT ON GR8 JOB, IM BUILDING ANOTHER 1950 GMC FLATBED. THANKS 4 SHARING.

[@sergiovite4225]

Good job 👏 👏👏👏👏😀 Congratulations 😎👍

[@straightjacketmusic1474]

Super excited to see Bessie again! Keep them coming!

[@ChucksCustoms]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jamesscimone1447]

Nice job man !! REAL nice job !!!

[@liambenyamin5482]

Your a natural! That is an awesome design! I'll take 2.

[@tjmasterbarber2664]

BRO YOU ARE A BEAST! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@kansascowboy5721]

You just gave me an idea for my 99 Dodge 👍🏻 Good job it looks EXCELLENT

[@Bryan-jd7os]

Neato!! Building stuff kicks ass! 😀

[@ResponsiblePledge]

I love that he didnt even try to deal with the rust, he just sprayed over it like a social media boss! Some of it could have been tackled with some steel wool lol but the truck does look BADA$$

[@johncheatham6616]

Clean and simply perfect

[@amadormora2452]

Excellent work 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@michaeljohnson-mc9lx]

Never watched your channel before. I can tell that you are an actual welder/fabricator after 30 seconds haha. Nice work!

[@Maxwelshouse1]

Really looks great!

[@waltreal]

Amazing work!!! Love it.

[@fizbinsfire]

Solid work!! 👍👍

[@bryansymchyshyn8955]

looks good ! I like the fact you added steel to the underneath and sides. I did one just straight wood. Looked ok but that I Like good job!

[@lancejones9320]

I like it. I think adding the bed flooring on the back was a very nice touch. Only critique I have would be not to weld on the frame. The same thing could've been accomplished by bolting onto the frame. Good job!

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

Yes, welding on the frame will eventually lead to cracks. Ask me how I know......

[@MrConquistador76]

Congratulations my friend! Your jobs are awesome! Hi from Chile.

[@paulorth2251]

You made it look so easy, nice workmanship and details. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next step.

[@jjtt7408]

VERY NICE JOB WELL DONE / I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 4X4 CONVERSION / I AM 71 AND SPENT MANY YEARS IN A BODY SHOP IT WAS MY HANG OUT / TOOL & DIE WAS ONE OF MY MANY TRADES SO I HAVE SEEN MANY CUSTOM BUILT JOBS AND YOU DID A GREAT LOOKING JOB ON THAT TRUCK / KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU LOOK LIKE A NATURAL DOING THAT JOB / I WILL BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THE 4X4 JOB / SUBSCRIBED AND A THUMBS UP FOR YOU / O/K

[@bigbichote1432]

You did it a fantastic job congratulations

[@knolez1546]

Looks great. I'd dd a backboard and mesh window cover, and add a tool box on each side behind the rear tyres.

[@brianjenkins9349]

Man you did an awesome job!

[@ricardomartinez4898]

Nice work. Bessie looks really good. Great job. Can't wait for the next video. Keep up the great work an videos

[@ChucksCustoms]

Thank you!

[@metaspencer]

I like the way you did it man! cool to see

[@erxvlog]

Skills...you made it look easy. Very nice.

[@michaelwallace9531]

I love that build bro. You done your thing on that one.

[@McGooglez]

This is the most Florida thing I've ever seen

[@reynaldodejesus1153]

Good job man 👏👍😁

[@АлександрВедерников-с4ь]

У нас таких мастеров, в каждой деревне по пять штук, сделал катафалк и доволен.

[@Anthony-sd9yz]

outstanding! Now you need to add tool boxes around the wheels and make the shape like fender wells.

[@kevinmorace6117]

Wow! Dude you have mad skills.. I love it and Inhave been wanting to do a project like this myself…❤️ Thanks for sharing…👍

[@alexmaclean1]

Looks fantastic. Around here they will nail ya for not having a light over the plate, but I absolutely love how this turned out.

[@edwinheredia4305]

You awesome? Brother, you did a great job man. God bless you knowledge.

[@tedmoses8069]

Yup Purdy nice ..u did good job .hooey !!

[@bonifaciopreciado4793]

That is a great looking bed …!!!!😎😎🛻

[@gsh341]

Nice job. Some things I would have added. I would have added tie down points for straps or a tarp. I would have added a way to attach some side and end boards for carrying loose stuff like dirt. I would have added some wheel wells to keep rocks, mud and other crap from hitting the wood and spraying all over other vehicles on the road. I would have added some sort of cab protection so if something slides it won't go through the cab. I would have added a step on either side right behind the cab to make it easier to get onto the bed. I would have added a drop bumper with a hitch.

[@steitos]

*Excellent work 🎉*

[@antonioneftl6430]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NICE GOOD MAN SMART EXCELLENT JOB

[@hugogomez1046]

Excelente trabajo 👌 saludos desde 🇲🇽