and here it is all finished! (and functioning) just doing up some filler on the welds for a nice finish. the lid does close flush, I just dont have the fastening bolts installed inthe photo to pull it snug.
I was gonna put gas struts on it, but decided not to, as I don't think this thing is really gonna be open that often, it's plenty strong without any supports, I'll just put a towel down when I do have it open so the lid doesn't get scratched by the floor when it is all the way open, as it can swing wide open.
and here are the bed sides...finally painted up!
