Ok so onto yet another project. My factory bed is rotting and went through a real tough winter. So I decided to make yet another dump bed. I want to keep it as light and strong as I can. I am using 3 x 5 angle for the side and instead of C-channel I will be using angle for the cross members also instead of C-channel. Some of the pics show it hanging from my hoist so I can get the Wife's mustang back into the garage. Also all edges have been milled so everything is square for welding. I also checked this set up with a digital angle finder and I am a tenth of a degree off from 0.0 and 90 degrees. I also used ratchet straps to get it all nice and tight before welding.
I also have videos on youtube username: tjsnordic
Not too good at video editing or even filming myself (cutting off my head with the camera mounted on the tripod).
The Jig in the picture is what I used as a guide to plasma cut the 2" holes in the side of the bed for the lights.

Pics.

Ok got more done on this thing. I also did some welding on the scissor where there should have been welds on it. I am going to send the pic to the guy who tried to explain how what great welder he is. I also ground out his missed weld and redid that as well. I sanded the joke paint off as well.

I got the tail light panel (1/4" plate bullet proof) made as well as welded in with gussets and stake pockets. I also put a 2" receiver tube I had laying around. This will hold my vice as well as a holder for long lengths of steel.
pics are in no particular order.









Their scissor mount on top. Bent and junk. My parts on the bottom I am going to use.

 I made my rear hinges, machined some bushings and mocked them up. I had to offset the hinges in the rear cause when I built the flat bed I used the frame width of 36". That is the narrowest point between the axle. The widest point of the frame is 37.5" which is where the hinges are supposed to go. No biggie just offset them. See pics. The pics are in no particular order. I will be gussetting the hinges so before anyone comments I am not done yet. This B**ch will be strong. Believe me. I also drilled and tapped the rear bushings for grease zerk fittings. I also machined a step in the bushings which enabled me to weld the lip on the outside of the frame too, plus give me a square mounting surface. More to come.

More. Made the stout mount for the scissor. Milled pockets in (4) .500" plates and welded it to 2.00" x .250 wall tubing. I am going to temp. hook up the pump and see how it works before I fully weld everything to the main stringers.

Does your truck happen to be a ford f250/350?

SoCalPsd-Corey

 I need a straight tail gate for my truck thanks to a full pallet of tile breaking loose and sliding back. I would more than happy to give you some money for you old tailgate.

SoCalPsd-Corey

as usual,  your work is top notch . most people wouldn't put that much time in a truck bed

You guys continue to amaze me with what you can do.   

Nice job! I like the shear mounts that are milled square.