[AT] Custom Flatbed

[Cecil Bearden]

Instead of a lot of clearance lights I put DOT reflective tape down each 
side of my latest truck beds.  It really lights up when just a small amount 
of light hits it, and you can see it from over 1/2 mile away..  It works 
when the lights don't, like when you have to sit on the side of the road 
broken down..

Cecil in OKla


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlie hill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed


> David,  If you check with boat supply stores, either local or online and
> look for "spreader lights" you should find some reasonably cheap and well
> sealed lights that would work great for work lights.  They are made for 
> work
> lights on boats and throw a wide, bright beam.   The new trend in the boat
> industry is LED spreader lights so the old style sealed beam type are 
> pretty
> cheap these days.  They have a mount that accepts screws and a swivel for
> adjusting the light.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: David Myers
> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 7:04 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed
>
> Per our Traffic Safety Division of the State Police, the light requirement
> has been lessened.  Only REQUIRED lights must work.  The previous DOT 
> rules
> were not really enforceable on rigs with a zillion lights down the side.
> So, light it up, just don't run them while going down the road, we have
> enough confused dirvers without someone thinking that they are all of a
> sudden going the wrong way!?!?
> David
>
> From: "jahaze at aol.com" <jahaze at aol.com>
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Custom Flatbed
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----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
>
>
> 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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