Building A New Flatbed Rig

taselton2 said:
I got some cutting done today. I cut all the pieces long and I'm going to take them to a friend of mines machine shop and use his hydraulic feed band saw to make perfect cuts. I hope to get some welding done in the next two weeks, She's slowly coming together.
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Nice job Tim!
 
taselton2 said:
Did you get the 5528's? I looked at those awhile back and should have got a bunch of those. I still might, they would really dress up my truck. I wish they had 3/4" waterways, my 1/2" swivels eat up a little flow. Stainless/aluminum is the only way to go, what am I thinking. Where did you get yours?

http://www.pressurewashersupplies.com/HoseReelspage3.htm
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YEP I GOT THE ONES THAT HOLD LIKE 450 FEET OF 3/8 OR MAX OF ABOUT 300 OF 5/8 ALL STAINLESS INCLUDING SWIVELS FOR 305.00
 
taselton2 said:
Did you get the 5528's? I looked at those awhile back and should have got a bunch of those. I still might, they would really dress up my truck. I wish they had 3/4" waterways, my 1/2" swivels eat up a little flow. Stainless/aluminum is the only way to go, what am I thinking. Where did you get yours?

http://www.pressurewashersupplies.com/HoseReelspage3.htm
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Just call Mark at Titan Tim.
You CAN get bigger innards!

People are now used to the Titans.
But, I used to get stopped by local pressure washers and roof cleaners asking me where I got those neat reels.

Mallard Systems have THE most beautiful reels I have ever seen!
Unfortunately, they ain't talking about where they get em.
 
russ s said:
YEP I GOT THE ONES THAT HOLD LIKE 450 FEET OF 3/8 OR MAX OF ABOUT 300 OF 5/8 ALL STAINLESS INCLUDING SWIVELS FOR 305.00
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305$, Where? I saw on that site that the 5028-6 can be purchased with 1" waterways. It holds (says it holds) 375' 0f 5/8" that is perfect for my needs. If I get one, I have to get 4-5 more so they will all match, even though I only run bleach in one. Here I go again!
 
taselton2 said:
305$, Where? I saw on that site that the 5028-6 can be purchased with 1" waterways. It holds (says it holds) 375' 0f 5/8" that is perfect for my needs. If I get one, I have to get 4-5 more so they will all match, even though I only run bleach in one. Here I go again!
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My Isuzu just got new Alternator/Glow Plugs Tim, and brakes adjusted and bled.
Needs windshield now ......
 
I made all final cuts on aluminum yesterday, I am looking at next weekend for welding it into a multi-functional ladder rack. Hopefully, I can post some pictures of the welding process the following week. Once I get the ladder rack bolted to the headache rack and floor I can start figuring out where everything (equipment) will be mounted. I can then start on plumbing, wiring, and fuel supplies.
 
I got some welding done yesterday on the ladder rack, I still have 2-3 hours to go on it.
 

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JohnB said:
Looks real Nice so far.. We went and looked at Ryder Box Trucks and we are thinking about getting a used one at the auction and putting a concrete cleaning set up inside and then just using the Whitco for nothing but hood cleanings.
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Good idea.
 
Here is the front section of the rack, the holes you see 8" down from the top I predrilled for plumbing, wiring, etc.. This is the first phase of the rack, it will have many uses other than just holding ladders.
 

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DustinC said:
Is that soapy the softwash mascot?Aren't firefighters supposed to have dalmations.
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Actually, that's Murphy and he is tired of listening to me talk about softwashing. Dustin you might be on to something, but I like the name "suds" better.
 
Did you make the bed on the little truck ? I was thinking about doing that with my Ford F-150. It has heavy Duty Springs and shocks on it. It is a long wheel base and I thought about extending the bed out to make a total of 10ft. I could put the machine on it widthways and then a water tank and 2 hose reels in the back. My Ford sits a little high in the back so I will have to reach a little bit but I could fit my truck into hard to get places. Got any ideas?
By the way I like your new rig it's sweet.
 
JohnB said:
Did you make the bed on the little truck ? I was thinking about doing that with my Ford F-150. It has heavy Duty Springs and shocks on it. It is a long wheel base and I thought about extending the bed out to make a total of 10ft. I could put the machine on it widthways and then a water tank and 2 hose reels in the back. My Ford sits a little high in the back so I will have to reach a little bit but I could fit my truck into hard to get places. Got any ideas?
By the way I like your new rig it's sweet.
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Draw it out a few times, USE 1/4" ALUMINUM. If you have an extra truck it is the only way to go. I custom built the ranger bed also, I would like to someday build these for other people. The ranger bed is 6x6 and we manage to get a lot of equipment on it, a 10' bed will be a great size. Heavy duty springs and load shocks are a must. The Isuzu won't fit into the places the ranger will, but I am loading it up with long hose lines. Build that F-150, you will love it. 1/4" ALUMINUM!
 
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