Got to messing with the '72 this weekend

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Got to messing with the '72 this weekend

Post by 72hiboy4x4 »

this is what I came up with. Designed to be a 7x6 flatbed truck with a hidden towing unit on the rear. Will have a 3/16" diamond plate deck. Winch will be mounted under a trapdoor, with a dedicated battery foreward of that. Air tank hanging on the right side for OBA.
Not sure about this toolbox, might trade it for a standard cross-bed or design my own. :?
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Still need to work out the rear bumper,sides, and headache rack.
Will have mounts for shovel, axe, hi-lift on the deck.
Also picked up a swivel cherry picker that will be mounted right next to the tow stinger. No pics of that yet. :(
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Post by FLATBEDFORD »

Cool! I like the tow stinger. Are you gonna stay with the mismatched front and rear wheels or change to dually front hubs?
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No, I kinda like the way this one looks now. I just need to install the power steering on it to turn those big tires!
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Turning your truck into your avatar, huh? :lol:
That does look pretty good. When it's done, you can tow yourself home if it breaks down!
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re: Got to messing with the '72 this weekend

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That's one tough looking truck!! Flyboy's right, it is looking like your avatar. :lol:
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