One of the things I love the most about doing this work is the variety of projects we get to handle. This 2004 F150 is a prime example. This client reached out to me and wanted to replace his stock bed with a wooden flat bed. We discussed some ideas and shared a few examples and came up with a general plan. This client wanted me to take the info we discussed and run with it. This is what I came up with, hope you like it as much as I enjoyed making it.
Before and After
Before 1
Before 2
Before 3
Before 4
Bed Before
Calling in the big guns to help remove old bed.
Pulling old bed off.
Bed removed
Wisconsin winters are hard on trucks, but bed mounts are in decent shape.
First Load of Materials, Lets GO!
Charring the wood for a rustic look
Consistency comes with practice.
Looking good after sanding, staining, and sealing the deck boards.
Getting the side panels cut and even on both sides.
Dry Fitting side boards and cab wall.
Side profile of dry fitted side board. Little details make all the difference.
Driver's Side profile with dry fitted step sides and fuel fill nozzle relocated and installed.
Side Profile dry fitted.
Rear View before crafting and installing the tail board
Dry fitting tail board
Completed Flatbed - Passenger Side Profile
Completed Flatbed - Driver's side profile.
Completed Flat Bed - Rear View