[AT] Flat bed trucks

[Paul Waugh]

After having a flat bed for a work truck, it would be hard to back to a box 
bed.  Just the easy of getting stuff off and on the truck is a big factor. 
It makes a great work bench.  Everything is with in reach.  I mounted 2 
'boxes' under the bed in front of the wheel, making a great storage area. 
Again, with in reach.
You do have to watch how you put things on and if they need to be strapped. 
I have lost my fair share of 'stuff'. I had a 7 lb mostly flat tractor seat 
fly off the other day. I would have never guess it. I did find it.  My belly 
is just too big to use a box bed LOL
Paul
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Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:16 AM
Subject: [AT] Flat bed trucks


>
>
> I've been thinking about replacing the bed on my 1997 F250 with a flat 
> bed.  My box is starting to rust out and needs a new tailgate and rear 
> quarter panels.  I think it might be more practical (and cheaper) to 
> replace the box with a flat bed instead.  Can anyone point out some good 
> reasons why I wouldn't want to do this?  I have an 8-foot box, and am not 
> concerned about re-sale value.  The truck has 300,000 miles on it and I 
> hope to keep it for a while.  Oh, it's also a single wheel rear end.  I 
> have seen the aluminum ones, but I am afraid they may be too light as the 
> front end is already to heavy with the 7.3 Diesel engine in it so I 
> figured steel would be best.
>
> What have been your experiences with flat beds vs. traditional?
>
> Enjoy, Joe
>
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