How to Build a Wooden Truck Bed - Step by Step

[@EdmontonHarleyRider]

Liked how you trimmed the 2x6's to rest on the frame (oiled as well) got some good ideas from what you did here. Thanks for Posting this!

[@briffee777]

Gorgeous! Thanks for posting this -- very helpful!

[@esc8engn]

i've been researching my bed replacement project for a while now, and i gotta say this is one of the most original designs i've seen. the simplicity is key. primarily for the 2x6 stringers that conform to the frame. i never would have thought of that. it's brilliant.

[@SteepintheWoods]

I was pretty happy with it! What made me come up with this particular design was that I had to patch weld the frame in several places and I really wanted the wooden bed to help span the frame distance and add strength. I have had many people tell me that doing the 2x6 in the shape of the frame looked pretty Sharp! Where I to do it over again I'd make the bed a little bit wider. I chose the width that I did because I was planning on adding some ammo cans to the four corners and having a reverse stepside look to it. However a man can't seem to afford those anymore.. so I left it

[@susanronca6372]

You did a awesome job, I'm think about doing that for my truck. Thks for idea.

[@hermes_logios]

Love it. It’s possible to make one that sits a little lower by skipping the frame joists, and instead attaching the cross pieces directly to the frame, using the original bolt holes.

[@michaelcee8348]

am just completeing wood bed for 52 dodge m37 from ideas from this video. thanks mr steep.

[@-Oclock]

great video format, good video!

[@eloyrodriguez6562]

Howdy from Corpus Christi Texas. Outstanding video 👍 👍

[@SteepintheWoods]

Welcome to the project!

[@surrethauebel1682]

Nice tag!

[@myspacevictorisback]

Pretty nice with that sawzall!!

[@SteepintheWoods]

LOL, when everything you own was either made or repaired by hand you get pretty good with some generic tools!

[@wyattsmith2369]

I just want to say I watch KZbin all day this was one of the best videos I've seen in a very long time I subscribed I never do that I am excited to watch your videos and I know you're not just all about cars but I am

[@SteepintheWoods]

I appreciate that! Welcome to the journey!! If you like cars you're going to love what we're about to get into next! I just picked up a 64 Ford that we have some big plans for!

[@rauelb09]

Im very impressed with that welding with the micky mouse welder, and shield

[@happyl5547]

Best one yet...!

[@jameslaiola4976]

Great video Sir.

[@wickedjonnyg2410]

Great video man

[@cnyautosales382]

Great video! Used this video to build this exact same bed on my 86 f150. I widened it to the center of the rear tires instead, notched the 2x6s on the frame for the gas tank hose to pass through, and ran carriage bolts through the factory bed bolt holes instead of welding brackets

[@SteepintheWoods]

Nice! Sounds like a good build! I'm happy with mine but rarely is there a project I would not change to some minor degree looking back.. Glad I could help in some way!

[@nilstopp3250]

I'll be building something like it this winter.

[@TheBeerbelly007]

That turned out pretty darn nice Josh---

[@SteepintheWoods]

Thanks! I like it pretty good.

[@sixstringworshiper]

I have a nissan D21 that the bed is rotted on. I've been looking for alternatives and this is the best I've seen! This looks really good honestly, and for a small 4x4, I don't think I can go wrong

[@SteepintheWoods]

Thank you! Since I had to patch the frame in a few places I really wanted a bed design that would ad strength. And it has done very well. I have hauled enough block to bottom it out several times. Welcome to the Journey!

[@irenebaker8263]

"Carry on and project on" I like that 👍 Glad to hear you are still able to go to your job! Thanks for sharing and giving inspiration! Really like these videos!

[@olepickle5366]

Man, I really like your project and all other builds you made. Its make me wanna be more smart and practical to everything, living simple is fun. Thank you buddy.

[@SteepintheWoods]

Any time! I'll be here!

[@franciscojavierpinedo8605]

Came out good

[@erroleabrown4317]

Nice job an l love the tailgate very nice

[@jedeckerd5969]

Pretty cool flatbed .... I did a wooden flatbed also and went with duel 3 inch stacks ...

[@glizzygoblin-nl2uh]

I always thought wood truck beds looks better im gona try an do one on my 88 chevy 2500

[@kevinmoore1401]

I actually love the flatbed build. But I would love to see some fenders over the tires to keep the rocks out of my back window and mirrors. Could you please help me out with that one? I do love the build though

[@SteepintheWoods]

Yeah if I were to do it over right now I would do it differently myself, but for that specific truck I still think it was the best choice. Mostly because it needed it to be crazy cheap if I was going to be able to afford it LOL but also because we had to reweld the truck frame, so being lightweight was crucial but also being smaller was a hedge against putting too much weight on the truck. But if it was me, you can either make the bed a little taller so we can span over top of the wheels without them rubbing under load. Or you can take something like sheet metal and create a fender that sticks out past the bed. You could also fabricate your own wheel wells inside of the bed but that's going to be the most complicated.

[@tjdillon9827]

Money! Great video

[@SteepintheWoods]

Welcome to the journey!

[@dutch4117]

Awesome

[@neonathomahill4460]

#TOUGHOLDROOT How on earth did I miss this video when it originally came out? great info!!! #HOMEMADETRUCKBED

[@SteepintheWoods]

If I were to do it over right now I may change a few things, but at the time and for that particular truck it made sense. Primarily making the bed a little bigger.. but since we had welded the frame back together I didn't want to do that.. I figured a small bed you could safely load full was better than a big one you might break the truck with LOL

[@RubenFletcher]

I love the license plate!!! Therefore you got a thumbs up and I don't give them out often.

[@SteepintheWoods]

I appreciate every one. Thank you!

[@fit4life939]

Love it 😎👍

[@ClayPigeonKilla]

Love it man! New subscriber. Was lookin at different options. Bought an s10 zr5 couple months back. Got her for 900 bucks. Gotta replace shackles now that the weather's warming up. The bed was in a terrible state so soon as shackles are done gonna get on this. Thanks for the inspiration. Think I'll make a few modifications for my particular application but you definitely got my mind headed in the right direction. Appreciate it! Stay safe out there and I'll be watchin.

[@SteepintheWoods]

There is one key piece it's missing, hope to finish it up soon, And do a video on it. Wanted a design that would ad strength to the frame and it has worked well! Welcome to the Journey!

[@ClayPigeonKilla]

@@SteepintheWoods Hey buddy, me again. Just wanted to give you a heads up. You said you wanted some ammo cans for the sides. I dunno if you got a Harbor Freight around you... I was in there today picking up some cheap tools and they were selling brand new ammo cans for 16 bucks. Just thought I'd let you know. Take care out there.

[@landonmurphree9899]

Nice truck bed👍

[@SteepintheWoods]

Thanks! I'm happy with it. want to ad storage on the sides but it's the most solid bed I could come up with!

[@rayburnoutdoors7615]

New sub……. Bro we got the same truck I believe I have the Ford custom f100 model with 302 in it this made my life so much better to know what I’m doing now

[@SteepintheWoods]

Your welcome!! In my mind that's still the best design.. I'll be using it on our new truck, though I doubt I'll get away with 2x6s on this one!

[@jesusislord2457]

Seeings how well you and Samcraft can build things and stuff, have you two ever thought about starting your own construction company? The bed looks amazing! Bravo!!! Say hi to your Mrs'nem

[@SteepintheWoods]

We have done some here and there but nothing major.

[@zachtoburen]

Dude!! I got the same truck and build in mind!

[@SteepintheWoods]

Rock and roll!! I am extremely happy with it so far! I designed it so it would look like a stepside, With an 81 mm ammo can on each of the four corners, but I haven't been able to find those on the cheap yet..

[@zachtoburen]

Steep in the Woods, what was the rough cost without the side rails? I think imma start an off-road recovery build

[@SteepintheWoods]

I did it all for 120 minus the gas tank. Lumber prices are high right now though

[@florianhaag771]

Looks awesome

[@masterchief8855]

Nice

[@clgriffis56]

Your videos are great.

[@michaelcee8348]

great

[@diktat6558]

Are you a singer? Great voice

[@SteepintheWoods]

Only when no one's around haha!

[@ChiNguyen-wf1qt]

Would this pass inspection it rear tire stick out on the side

[@SteepintheWoods]

This truck is old enough not to need an inspection in my state. However if your state is more picky most times you just add a mud flap and it'll be plenty. that or you can make the bed a little bigger, just space out the two by fours above the tires so you have more room when it's loaded down.

[@capecodder04]

Good video and funny! Why didn't you go a little wider to the width of the cab?

[@SteepintheWoods]

I was going for a step side look. There is ment to be an 81mm ammo can on each corner, but I haven't found any cheap enough. I was also trying to keep it light, my buddy made one so big his tires bottomed out until he installed helper springs. Thanks for watching!!

[@MapleMarmite]

Nicely built box! Gas tank looks neat, too. Depending on what you carry, maybe an angle iron frame around it to protect it from anything heavy hitting into it, maybe? Make a dipstick from a metal rod bent over at the top and paint it flat black to show up the gas better. Water-based paint, obviously. How is it with the law on uncovered wheels there? Here, they would have to have mudguards over them to be legal but an easy make with some more angle and wood or metal for the guards, I guess. That's if you're using it on the roads, of course. Is that the little Festiva peeking out in the background - she still running the roads, too?

[@SteepintheWoods]

I do want to make a removable cover for the tank for getting gravel. I have thought about some mud flaps with something interesting on them.. those Kinds of things really only come up during inspections here (if then) and Its old enough not to need one. Surprisingly I have been getting some very warm attention from passing police when in it.. thumbs up etc probably from the front tag more then anything. haha ya the festiva is my daily driver back and forth to work.. After all this with the truck I fear it may be feeling left out of all the fun. :) I have some other projects lined up before that though.

[@796andy2]

wonder if I could sneak that by Pa state inspection ...

[@SteepintheWoods]

You would want to attach the tail lights differently. This truck is old enough it dose not need an inspection.

[@ronlowther9044]

What stopped you from making it the full width of truck and bumper? I really do enjoy your videos.

[@SteepintheWoods]

Usually the tires hit the bed under heavy load. the bottom of the bed would need to be as tall as the highest point on your wheel well. with ours lifted it would have been almost too tall to use. As well as to meet the cost and weight down.

[@behr4204]

U used 4x4 pressure treated on frame? And use kiln dryon top? Im deaf

[@johnalbrittonsr]

Where did you find the gas tank?

[@SteepintheWoods]

Ebay!! I'm old school enough to keep using them, even with Amazon as an option. This one is a 9 gallon tank.

[@xaviersiler9605]

This looks amazing, how much did it cost after it was all done?

[@SteepintheWoods]

Thank you! Less then 100 all said in done. .. without the gas tank. It was 65 I think

[@xaviersiler9605]

@@SteepintheWoods that's awesome man and I just subscribed too love your videos!

[@SteepintheWoods]

Welcome to the Journey!!

[@joebiker8466]

I like it ,a truck with a back porch Cl;-[p]

[@Kit-Katts]

Can't be much of that old bed frame left lol but lookin gallas big man! (still can't take ma eyes aff them tyres tho)

[@SteepintheWoods]

Haha! Ya that was the last of it! Going to keep both eyes open for more from now on.

[@Kit-Katts]

@@SteepintheWoods 80/20 brother!

[@dakotasplace5021]

By any chance you live near ole Haywood county😂

[@jungbechtospk40]

I did it with Woodglut.

[@jungbechtospk40]

Woodglut instructions is nice for that.

[@brandyhawking7908]

Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.

[@rtcoleman3626]

🇺🇲👍👍💯🇺🇲

[@ronnie32567]

How has it held up, I’m thinking about building one but everyone says it will fall apart going down the highway!!!!!!!