When I did this, I used my truck for hauling and camping, so I made mine easily removeable. I cut my plywood down the center and then used indoor/outdoor carpeting. The carpeting acted as a hinge. I could then fold it in half and pull it out. It was also easy to store.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, Joe! I contemplated the center hinge. In a lot of ways, it's even better because you can cut two mirror sides!
@stevedawson7413 жыл бұрын
AIRASSAULT!
@nickrct3 жыл бұрын
Actually did the same thing, but I used 4 in webbing straps screwed with some washers. For the wheelwell cutout measurements, just used a scrap piece of cardboard (thx Amazon) and cut outline using scissors...adjusting when needed.
@MrMatt7133 жыл бұрын
@@nickrct designed the wheelwells in CAD?? Cardboard aided design that is, lol. That is what i was wishing was done in the video, such an easy way to make a rough template
@Johnleefromthemist2 жыл бұрын
Cool Man
@huejanus55053 жыл бұрын
They sell plywood for balconies in sheets up to 5x12 feet. They have a layer on top to help repel water. I used them in my last 3 work trucks. I used poster card board from the dollar store, taped together to make an exact template of the shape i wanted to cut out.
@dirkdiggler58213 жыл бұрын
Good idea with the poster board
@mail065133 жыл бұрын
Good idea. What do they call this plywood for balconies?
@sealefleet1232 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@dupeaccount16473 ай бұрын
Where do you buy this? regular lumber yards as opposed to big box stores?
@johnhubbard6262 Жыл бұрын
As a tradesman I have always put some kind of a floor in my beds, but usually just buy 10' ply. I like your style with rails that covers the whole bed more and gives you airflow underneath.
@QuantumPyrite_88.93 жыл бұрын
The best advice in this video is giving that extra layer of airspace . Excellent video as always and Happy Holidays to one and all .
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quantum, Happy Holidays! That floor lift has already proven useful for a couple wet camping trips.😁
@CanadianCampPurr2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHonestCarpenter Going fulltime camping in my f150 topper. What do you think of adding polyiso insulation down in between the planks than reflectix attached to the bottom of the floor than rug on top.
@johnfruitt55133 жыл бұрын
Honest carpenter, I’m an independent carpenter in/from Raleigh NC. But I’m 46, so now you know at least one.
@chrisnash21543 жыл бұрын
Love it. Waaaaaay back in the day, my uncle laid one of those down, then stretched gold/brown shag carpet over it and of course, there was a canopy. That was me and my cousins hang out on long trips.
@guyfuller13693 жыл бұрын
My son-in-law is restoring a 1950 GMC one ton. This video is going to him as soon as I’ve seen it all. 👍
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, Guy! I hope it proves useful for him!
@thomasreaves3023 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have a '50
@Erik_The_Viking3 жыл бұрын
We used a truck for our trailer and used a similar sheet with carpet on it so we could sleep on it when camping. it was removable and it worked great.
@dirkdiggler58213 жыл бұрын
That's my plan
@HeirloomBuilders3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea to put a base down for attaching accessories. Lots of great pointers in this video! Good work, Ethan!
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, buddy! Not nearly as good as the new floor in your event barn 😁
@williamshanks85803 жыл бұрын
I haul wood chips, gravel, etc that are difficult to clean out afterward. Your idea is just what I was looking for!
@draventucker44033 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about doing this for my dog. He Actualy prefers riding in the bed rather then inside the cab. But I have a 98 dodge and anyone who has the bed cover knows it hurts the feet so I can only imagine how he feels. Only difference is I’m going to lay cheap carpet over the wood so it doesn’t splinter his feet.
@kevinroberts896311 сағат бұрын
Great idea!! I’m going to try this on my Tacoma
@Johnleefromthemist2 жыл бұрын
I used 1.25 inch thick plywood two eye bolts bolted to the plywood and chain link attachment to the truck tie downs did two coats of primer and house paint I used six rubber bumpers distributed evenly which raised the plywood for ventilation opened up the two drain holes in the truck bed of my 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L Crew Max the truck bed has been all over the US snow,dirt,sand rain extreme heat in Palm springs California and Las Vegas for months at a time 113 degrees out 118 degrees in Yuma Arizona and Calexico California the truck bed seen a lot never gave up on me never bowed or chipped if primmered correctly it was the cheapest most effective modification I ever done and worked well it kept up with the lifestyle cheers great vid buddy
@scottcoletta2 жыл бұрын
What did you use for rubber bumpers?
@jdtracy3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have added the piece across the end of the bed since the whole point of your risers is to give air space and let any water channel out. That end piece is like a damn for any water that might get under the floor. If you extended those risers out far enough you would have had the same support at the end of the floor that you have throughout the rest of it. I happen to be working on the back of my camper build and trying to figure out if I should try to match the profile of the bed liner or just go straight over. I think you convinced me to just go straight over, or maybe add some risers as you did. I really hope there won't be any water inside and I might possible epoxy the floor to prevent water damage if it ever happens.
@CritterCraftNZ3 жыл бұрын
Timely for me. I am about to fit drawers between wheel arches and a platform above in a 1995 Toyota Hilux fuel cab ute. Your 2 ideas have solved an issue for me. I was going to use mini wheel under the drawer which would run in the deck groves, but there is a lot of load on those wheels. Your ply floor does give a fastening surface. Your spacers solve the dampness issue. Thanks for your innovations.
@vincentwesolowski4593 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the raising feature of the bed deck. You are right those beds and bed liners are murder on your knees.
@lujuarez89323 жыл бұрын
I purchased a carpet kit for a Nissan Frontier with a cab. I can sleep in the truck, it has storage under the carpeted plywood but doesn't have a bottom. It just rests on the trucks floor liner. You just solved my problem! Thank you.
@paultmurphycom2 жыл бұрын
I did the same (inspired by this video!) but made the joists 2 3/4" tall and left a 31" gap down the middle so now there's a space to store a folding table.
@davestewart42342 жыл бұрын
I’m considering this for my f-150. I plan to cut the plywood down the centerline and install bottom hinges. This way I just fold the floor up from the outsides to the center and remove the floor in a jointed single unit.
@monio9823 жыл бұрын
I'm converting our Suburban to a camper. This is exactly what I was looking for so I can lay wood flooring on top. Thank you!
@jodywhitehead91733 жыл бұрын
I did a similar thing with my chev cargo van. However, I also put 4 heavy galvanized eyeballs through the floor board so that they were recessed below the plywood surface. This allowed me to mount a cheap used passenger van bench seat for when I wanted to use it for the family. It was easily installed and removed. Especially handy for camping and towing the ski boat. It had the additional advantage of making it level to slide and stack cargo easier. At the cost of 3/4" of headroom.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, Jodi! Amazing how many ideas can work when you blend carpentry and vehicles... plus a little creativity
@DanLimbach3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could also make an extension for the tailgate. That would make for a very nice work bench-type surface.
@user-ku8wc4ot7d7 ай бұрын
I am a working blacksmith for 35 years. I work out my truck is a Ford F150 3.7 v6 .I am all way. Building it to be better.
@bobthomas45143 жыл бұрын
I like the way you did the sheet cuts for your truck. I have never put in a plywood bed liner in a pickup but if/when I get another Pickup I will. Thanks
@lal42503 ай бұрын
My D-Max checks 42 inches between the wells, there is a distinct weld line at the center section. My cabinets go to that edge and leave me with 37 inches, parallel.
@917Stefano3 жыл бұрын
Excellent project. As others here have mentioned, having that extra airspace was a good idea.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Hiriser! 🙂
@francoisjurgens52917 күн бұрын
Thanks bro the wooden strips helped alot
@TheHonestCarpenter7 күн бұрын
👍😁
@henri65953 жыл бұрын
I will have to keep this video in mind when I buy a truck or cargo van!
@QuantumPyrite_88.93 жыл бұрын
Had I used this advice in my Chevy cargo van years a go , I wouldn't have had to spend hours using a wire brush and repainting .
@henri65953 жыл бұрын
@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 Can't you just pressure wash the crap out and air spray a new paint layer? I'm not planning to get a new Cargo Van so it'll probably be beat up, being that I'll be the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th owner. Just want something to move stuff around for personal home renovision.
@QuantumPyrite_88.93 жыл бұрын
@@henri6595 Do what ever trips your trigger . I used a motor wire brush to get down to bare metal and particularly around rusted areas which were shock absorber mounts showing rust inside the van floor . I used Expensive epoxy paint and a brush . Undercoating was sprayed over the epoxy paint . Treated 3/4 " plywood was the flooring .
@Spike-qt7tx2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have F150. I’m putting on a shell. I think I am going to lift it above the wheel wells to give more floor and storage and or insulation
@evastreit88125 ай бұрын
Looks like a good practical frugal project
@wranglercody8422 Жыл бұрын
This is a terrific idea. I was looking into a spray in liner or a plastic liner but don’t feel like spending $600-$1200 for it. With this I can protect the bed floor from dents/ scratches and build mounts to hold off-road gear.
@TrippyBuddah Жыл бұрын
Those are insane prices! Pur dealership did spray ins for any truck for 450
@iansmith52329 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I was planning in my head for what I would do and your build was exactly what I need.
@josephgonzales50303 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about making long drawers that can be pulled out of the truck bed and then pushed back in? That way it's easier to access heavy tools all the way in the back of the bed. I'm thinking that when you have the drawer pulled all the way out, you can drop down a leg on a hinge to support the weight of the extended drawer. Curious to hear your thoughts, thanks
@noelv1976Ай бұрын
What perfect timing. Or maybe KZbin definitely listening to our conversations. Anyway, how much would you charge for something like this? Got a mobile detailer asking if I can find a way to secure his items properly in his truck bed. This is a brilliant idea
@JasonEDragon3 жыл бұрын
I'd want to verify that this stays dry underneath before screwing much in place. I seem to recall (a few decades ago) getting a lot of spray coming up from my front bed drain openings when driving on wet roads. I'm a bit concerned that the bottom horizontal piece at the back might hinder air circulation.
@strongisland70153 жыл бұрын
I love the ideas you give us man. Please keep them coming!
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Will do, STRoNG, thanks for watching!
@SuchANatural Жыл бұрын
Perfect video. Exactly what i was looking for and first suggestion on search. Can't get any better than that!
@abe6773 жыл бұрын
My knees vote YES!
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Mine too, Mark 😆
@miamisammy40203 жыл бұрын
Would I do this to my truck? Would YOU do this to my truck? LOL! I ordered a Belair camper shell and I need a foundation for my truck build. Great video. Thanks!
@lisaferrara81203 жыл бұрын
WOW!! That looks fantastic. Very clever to use wood base to build storage compartments on it. Thanks for posting this helpful video.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Lisa! Thanks for watching! :)
@kbenk108 Жыл бұрын
also easier to slide things in and out. Ah you forgot to mention that spacers should be sized perfectly to fit snug into those contours, so the whole floor doesn't move/jostle when pickup is in motion.
@zachariahsmith69373 жыл бұрын
I have a 05 Suburban that I use for my biz... Great ideas and configuration suggestions! Awesome content👍🏾
@gilbert87543 жыл бұрын
i needed a visual to start to a carpet kit like in the 70s , this vid was great , thank you
@seanhiscock3 жыл бұрын
I have bad knees & the ribs are so hard. I like this idea.
@HAL-dm1eh3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna build this for the trunk of my Corolla. Edit: I said that as an obvious joke, but...there are no tie downs and everything slides around back there. I am going to make a floor to tie stuff down to. Thanks for the idea!
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome HAL! I think it’s got Corolla potential too 😁 Anywhere you store things!
@kingtrimmer2 жыл бұрын
Good idea, look up what a ticking stick is, would make laying out those cuts easy
@philliphinkle28123 жыл бұрын
I built a set of drawers for my truck when I owned a business. But I like your idea
@jameshalleron74842 жыл бұрын
What a great idea and a super nice build. I'm looking into a sliding bed for my 2001 Tundra. It has a molded liner in the 8' bed. Commercial bed slides are pricey and since I don't have a cap on the bed, living in Florida makes moisture a real problem. Thanks for your videos.
@nick_the_greek773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great content! Any tips for people with a typical passenger car, regarding transporting full sheets of plywood?
@HAL-dm1eh3 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI I recently started a project and fit 2x4 plywood through the rear seat fold downs in my 2010 Corolla. I also was able to fit 2 8 ft 4x4s and 8 8ft 2x4s through there, along with other stuff to haul home. I wouldn't attempt 4x8 plywood, I could barely even fit that in the old Expedition I had. I mean you can try tying that to the top on brackets or something but good luck with that.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nik! That's always a tricky one. A subaru or anything with a rack has the potential for holding a strapped sheet (while driving slowly). But often I would suggest to my clients to just rent one of the Home Depot trucks if they needed to do a quick lumber run. You can often get them for about $25 for one good trip--just plan to buy enough material for a few projects all at once!
@chrisfox68433 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat, small car. I just bring my circular saw with me and break down the sheets into pieces that can fit into my car in the parking lot. I even use the cart they have for sheets goods so I don't have to do it on the ground. With all the seats folded down and sometimes wood sticking out passenger window, I've been able to sort of do all the projects I've wanted. Thinking of trading the car in for a used minivan so I won't have to anymore.
@917Stefano3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfox6843 Yes, for years I struggled with this. I had a roof rack for my Toyota Camry, and I could put 4 x 4 sheets of plywood on top. But for a full 4 x 8 sheet I needed to rent that truck from Home Depot. Last year I finally purchased a used pickup. I probably should have done it years ago. Aside from hauling plywood, it is also nice for runs to Costco.
@Pete.Ty13 жыл бұрын
I have a triple extension ladder. I take 2 sections and secure them to my roof rack. I use them as a bed on which to lay and strap down the 8x4 sheets, never had any problems transporting the sheets.
@25-83 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your videos each upload 😊
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Audiofilo! :)
@chris_thornborrow3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely would do this. I might even do it in my Dacia which has a short but tall space which always seems wasted. This would solve it. Great ideas. Thanks for the video.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris! I hope the idea works well for you--work safe!
@ragmanintx3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Love your content.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alton, I appreciate you watching!
@user-wt8ro6ey7v Жыл бұрын
Love your idear. Just brought a new Ute and I will use your system . Thanks
@carver48943 жыл бұрын
Great idea.! I think I'm going to pull out my plastic bed liner and do this.
@Qmedjoe3 жыл бұрын
Definitely doing this to my 1st gen Tacoma!
@raycharles7043 ай бұрын
Dude yes I needed this exact information 🎉
@user-ku8wc4ot7d7 ай бұрын
That was very nice how u did the floor in your truck .
@mattyjackwhite18 ай бұрын
Great job
@benjiben19927 ай бұрын
Great vid
@steelontarget Жыл бұрын
Great video but you don't need that "airspace" are the bed floors ridges act to provide the airspace....especially if you opt for treated wood. Save height and weight in the process.
@JF09133 жыл бұрын
Great job as always. I’d definitely use this method in the future for my vehicle
@davidbundesen58673 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Very smart
@Mike-kr9ys3 жыл бұрын
I like your design! Thanks for the video.
@richardribar6733 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, quick and clean
@billvojtech56863 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you be more concerned about water trapped under the furring strips than water between the ribs of the bed and the plywood? What about cork peel and stick dots stuck to the plywood spaced out every foot or so along the ribs?
@HeliRy Жыл бұрын
Always thought it would be cool to use some nice looking tongue and groove for a wood floor in the bed.
@xtiantab3 жыл бұрын
Packouts 🤏🐓
@clarkgriswold24803 жыл бұрын
Turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
@JSSalpha Жыл бұрын
The easier at is to get a cheap tarp or plastic just cut it and place it on the plywood and mark it then cut 😁
@briansierzega3 жыл бұрын
You can practice your measurements, cuts, and fitment with cardboard to get that perfect fit.
@rkfarmranch82143 жыл бұрын
Cardboard, great idea thank you.
@tobloo1743 жыл бұрын
Good JOB !...before cutting nice, expensive plywood...practice with cardboard or scrap wood board
@michaelmorris65752 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
@bluejeans80012 жыл бұрын
Great DIY vid and thanks for sharing
@rommelgallego29433 жыл бұрын
Pure awesomeness Sir
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rommel! 🙂
@ericjs9613 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.... this is exactly what I was looking for!!!
@kirovel143 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome 🤩 the possibilities
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kiro! 😄
@pjb129011 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!! Awesome me and my hubby were debating this!! Making me mad! Lol! So I’m glad I found your video! We are planning to use this video for our culture of Powwows! Camp out at powwows in the USA N CAD!! thanks and we subscribed - cheers 🎉
@thomasday32943 жыл бұрын
Nice Wor👍
@nigelbontoft Жыл бұрын
going to coppy yours i have a nissan 2012 D40 with hard lid
@tonistarks28743 жыл бұрын
That's dope! I need to do that for my truck
@tonistarks28743 жыл бұрын
@@dporrasxtremeLS3 🙄Troll!
@jonathanthink58303 жыл бұрын
now i have the reason to build something for my truck .... :-)
@haynfolife13 жыл бұрын
If you go over big bumps does the whole floor bounce up because it’s not bolted to the truck bed?
@1divemaster13 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. May do something similar w a YJ.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, divemaster! Good luck with the build 🙂
@doak48863 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Doak!
@NathanJones-oq2qn4 ай бұрын
How did you secure it down to the truck bed itself? Or does it just sit in there for easy removal?
@Epicfunk2 ай бұрын
use cardboard cut out and lay them down in the shape of the wheel weld and tape them all together... Now you have a template.
@alive-awake3 жыл бұрын
Great idea !
@tjtampa2143 жыл бұрын
Looks great, I had the same idea.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks TJ! :)
@SuperSaltydog773 жыл бұрын
75$ is pretty good price for your materials but, I still would have given every thing at least one coat of a primer/sealer like Kilz during the build.
@TheHonestCarpenter3 жыл бұрын
I definitely thought of it, SuperSalty. But I wasn't sure how long I would keep it like this before changing it out, so I figured I would let it slide for now!
@woodlandburl66483 жыл бұрын
Great video
@junkname99833 жыл бұрын
do you ever bolt your frame down to the bed itself? how do you avoid the wooden parts from sliding and bouncing around?
@muayadkhalid68093 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheRaker10003 жыл бұрын
You might need to change the title, what with plywood prices in the last 3 months.
@timbuckingham88452 жыл бұрын
Good information. I looking to purchase either a topper like the RSI Smart Cap and move away from a bed rack and I was looking for ideas on how to mount a fridge on a slide and "solar generator".
@johnr55453 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@estebnmarin302924 күн бұрын
Can you assist me doing mine ? I have a Land Cruiser 2013 79 series …awesome job btw!!!
@TheHonestCarpenter24 күн бұрын
Wish I could, but I’m out of the business. Just making content now. But that’s a cool ride!