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joe dirt · 10-05-2015, 12:09 PM

I know this question has been asked a few times here,..ive searched and read quite a bit of builds, including coulters thread (bad ass by the way),..also maggies raised bed and jodoh's tilt bed,..im looking for a few pictures of different ways that guys have done a hinged bed floor...I know a lot have done it but its hard to search the topic when they are buried in long build threads
thx in advance

BigDan3131 · 10-06-2015, 02:38 AM

I'm planning to do my own using an aluminum plate I got for free. Its 4'x6' which fits right between the inner fenders. The perimeter of it will need to be reinforced as well as the plate itself. Speedway has some HD universal deck lid hinges which I will use with a pair of gas shocks. I don't want to complicate it with electric screw jacks or anything with power. I'm going that big because I don't want to cut an already squared piece of plate, that an access to the shocks and driveshaft will be easier.

joe dirt · 10-08-2015, 02:26 PM

had to go over to the 67-72 side to find some ideas.....this looks simple and easy,..kinda like pb hinges

joe dirt · 10-15-2015, 09:55 AM

I ended up building a set like coulters working great

tdishon · 08-17-2018, 05:55 PM

How did it turn out?

BR3W CITY · 08-18-2018, 10:13 AM

My bed comes out in 3 pieces, with the rear being a hinged "trunk" for the fuel cell etc. Aluminum subframe with a skin, hinged on the inner bed rail on the right side.

tdishon · 08-18-2018, 02:52 PM

Very cool

10-05-2015, 12:09 PM	#1
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	hinged bed floor ideas I know this question has been asked a few times here,..ive searched and read quite a bit of builds, including coulters thread (bad ass by the way),..also maggies raised bed and jodoh's tilt bed,..im looking for a few pictures of different ways that guys have done a hinged bed floor...I know a lot have done it but its hard to search the topic when they are buried in long build threads thx in advance __________________ 1961 c10 longbed - gone 1964 c10 swb

10-06-2015, 02:38 AM	#2
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: hinged bed floor ideas I'm planning to do my own using an aluminum plate I got for free. Its 4'x6' which fits right between the inner fenders. The perimeter of it will need to be reinforced as well as the plate itself. Speedway has some HD universal deck lid hinges which I will use with a pair of gas shocks. I don't want to complicate it with electric screw jacks or anything with power. I'm going that big because I don't want to cut an already squared piece of plate, that an access to the shocks and driveshaft will be easier. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

10-08-2015, 02:26 PM	#3
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: hinged bed floor ideas had to go over to the 67-72 side to find some ideas.....this looks simple and easy,..kinda like pb hinges Attached Images __________________ 1961 c10 longbed - gone 1964 c10 swb

10-15-2015, 09:55 AM	#4
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: hinged bed floor ideas I ended up building a set like coulters working great Attached Images __________________ 1961 c10 longbed - gone 1964 c10 swb

08-17-2018, 05:55 PM	#5
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: hinged bed floor ideas How did it turn out? __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

08-18-2018, 10:13 AM	#6
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: hinged bed floor ideas My bed comes out in 3 pieces, with the rear being a hinged "trunk" for the fuel cell etc. Aluminum subframe with a skin, hinged on the inner bed rail on the right side. Attached Images __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

08-18-2018, 02:52 PM	#7
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: hinged bed floor ideas Very cool __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)



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