[AT] Custom Flatbed

[Cecil Bearden]

Living in Oklahoma, I would not have another black bed on a truck.  I 
checked the surface temp last week on a black truck bed when we had the 20th 
110 degree day, and it was over 150 degrees.  A white hood surface was only 
about 120deg..  I know black covers up all the mistakes when welding, but I 
will not have another black surface around here if I can help it.    My 
sandblasters/painters use a primer and paint made by Anchor Paint.  It is as 
good as Imron and about 1/3 the price.

Cecil in OKla


From: <jahaze at aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed


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> I want to thank everyone for your suggestions.  I was out yesterday and 
> just had a chance to read them this morning.  I can't remember all the 
> questions, but I do not plan on using it to haul hay so that eliminates 
> one of the potential uses.  It will have a flip down gooseneck hitch.  I 
> have one on the truck now and he will use the same system, in fact he's 
> going to build the bed around it.  I like the idea of lights in the 
> headache rack, but I think I will try to install somethng that can be 
> turned off and on via switch in the cab.  It would be nice to check on 
> loads every now and then (or have some more light when strapping something 
> down.  The builder indicated that the biggest problem with multiple lights 
> is you will get a ticket if they don't work, even if they are more 
> decorative than required by law.  Does anyone know if this is true?  I 
> know side marker lights are not required on a truck, but could I really 
> get a ticket if it doesn't work?  Seems rather over the top,!
>  but I suppose anything is possible.
>
> He gave me the option of using Imron paint, if it was yours, would it be 
> worth an extra $100 to use that over flat black? It's not a show truck, 
> but I wonder if the Imron would hold up better?  What do you think?
>
> Enjoy, Joe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: john hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 14, 2011 3:43 pm
> Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed
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> The tool boxes under the bed are a great idea. I've been wanting to find a
> sed one to put on my grain truck. You definetly want at least one light
> hat can shine on whatever is behind you. It comes in great for loading
> unloading equipment as well as seeing how to hitch up in the dark or back
> he vehicle under an unlit shed. We only have a single light mounted in the
> enter of the back of the bed, would be nice if we had one or 2 more that
> ould be easily positioned from the ground mounted on the headboard.
> John Hall
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