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Did I go too far?

Postby lucky91 » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:23 pm

I'm putting together a welding rig. I bought this dodge with a flatbed on it and wrestled with different ideas concerning maximizing storage capacity and layout of a self-built bed. Then I stumbled upon this gem on craigslist. The utility bed was off of a 1986 Ford F600 that was a Pacific Bell truck, still has the company logo on the mud flaps!
For $200 bucks, I didnt think I could go wrong. I drove 2 hours to look it over. It was in an auto dismantling yard. I offered the guy $100 bucks. He laughed and said he could recycle it for more than that. I fired back with $150. At that point he just turned around and walked away. I was right behind him with the $200.

It was a gamble, but I am satisfied with the outcome. I thought the wheelwell would be way to big, but I think it works out, what do you all think?


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Re: Did I go too far?

Postby PToombs » Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:29 pm

Doesn't look too bad. Need to slide it ahead just a little and put some 19.5's on it. 8) The truck seems to carry it well, I hope the welder doesn't overload it on ya.
You got a good deal, something like that usually goes over $1k here.
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Re: Did I go too far?

Postby Richie O » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:11 pm

It looks dam good for 200 bucks. Looks like it has some good storage too.
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Re: Did I go too far?

Postby lucky91 » Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:25 pm

Yea, the storage is unbelievable. The box nearest the cab runs through the other side and has a slide out oxygen/argon rack. When I saw that, it was true love.
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