Lurch Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I'm in need of some truck bed drawings if anyone has any Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 You probably need to tell us a little more about what type of bed you are looking for as there probably are no 2 alike. Plus the drawings to build our bed were quite complicated as you have framing drawings, top plate drawings, side plate drawings, box drawings, rear plate drawings, etc... A bed for a double axle will need to be different than a single axle HDT. A bed to haul a Smart car will be different than one for a couple of bicycles and storage boxes. It best to look through old posts to get some ideas ( but with the recent photo bucket change a lot of pictures may not be visible) or go to a Rally and take lots of your own pictures. Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Sorry I guess a little bit of info would help lol I'm going to use the Volvo 780 singled out looking for a western hauler style not going to use it for a smart car but might add a cabinet to store solar panels behind the cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Have you been on the HHRV site to look thru all the pics? Sometimes it's easier to find the style you like then reach out to the owner thru a PM or open message here. Many here built their beds without drawings.... just kinda said "This goes here" There is a program called Sketch Up that you can do basic 3D designs on. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Would you be fabricating it yourself or having someone else do it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I would do the fabrication my self and could also draw something up I just thought that if by chance someone had something it would save some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 There are designs out there, but they are let's say a bit proprietory Lots of guys here just start with a simple sketch and go building, even with a detail drawing one needs to be "flexible" building these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 You still haven't given us any info to work off of. You need to do some SERIOUS work, decide on the wheelbase, cargo needs, ability to carry a load, pin weight of trailer, width of trailer, and on and on. Only then can we start to help you. As suggested above, go to the HHRV website, look at some beds. Take notes. Talk to the owners. Make a plan. Move forward. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 On 7/11/2017 at 0:06 AM, Darryl&Rita said: You still haven't given us any info to work off of. You need to do some SERIOUS work, decide on the wheelbase, cargo needs, ability to carry a load, pin weight of trailer, width of trailer, and on and on. I also am interested. I have lots of photos from the ECR but never actually crawled under to take pictures. ( Hey look, there's a stranger under our truck with his shirt wrapped around his neck, and Fang is gnawing the bloody stump of his ankle! ) Maybe OP Lurch wants to see how you experienced folks set up a skeleton. That's my interest also. Length of bed and back of cab area will have to be figured out still, of course. Can someone direct me to the guy with the lift on his bed, who was either installing or helping move an ET hitch at the east coast rally? I really wanted to get pictures of that angle lift but the day I saw him, he was quite busy. Then I never saw him again. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 There maybe a future in selling drawings / cut list / nesting of sheet for body/doors/drawers and complete kits. Like they do with alum boats. http://www.specmar.com/ 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Sculptor said: I also am interested. I have lots of photos from the ECR but never actually crawled under to take pictures. ( Hey look, there's a stranger under our truck with his shirt wrapped around his neck, and Fang is gnawing the bloody stump of his ankle! ) Maybe OP Lurch wants to see how you experienced folks set up a skeleton. That's my interest also. Length of bed and back of cab area will have to be figured out still, of course. Can someone direct me to the guy with the lift on his bed, who was either installing or helping move an ET hitch at the east coast rally? I really wanted to get pictures of that angle lift but the day I saw him, he was quite busy. Then I never saw him again. If you mean Smart car left that would be RickS. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Sculptor said: I also am interested. I have lots of photos from the ECR but never actually crawled under to take pictures. ( Hey look, there's a stranger under our truck with his shirt wrapped around his neck, and Fang is gnawing the bloody stump of his ankle! ) LOL, knowing this crowd it wouldn't have been an issue. The first year I took my truck to a rally they were out there measuring things and taking all sorts of pictures. I even had to hold the dumb end of the tape once or twice. And the biggest worry from most of the dogs I have met at the rally would be that wet tongue in your ear. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looking forward to the ECR so everyone can tell me what I did wrong... Seriously, I want to be that guy crawling under trucks, too. Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 You guys can crawl under my truck anytime! But I might hand you a few tools while you're there! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The only drawback to getting a complete set of drawings from someone (other than they are more than likely proprietary) is that the odds of that bed fitting your truck is small. Differences in the wheelbase, suspensions, cross members and the like plus the additional components (APU, air bags, dryers, tanks, relay boxes) will more than likely change your support locations. The tool boxes themselves may change depending on those factors a well. Drom boxes will vary depending on side fill tanks or rear fill tanks. By all means, crawl under, over, around and thru the trucks as most of us don't mind it a bit but know that you will be changing things when you start heating, beating and bending metal. Use the general dimensions on the beds as a good guideline and create something that will fit your truck and your needs. Mine was a combination of 5 or 6 beds that I took different ideas from to get our dimensions and design locked down. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 4 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Mine was a combination of 5 or 6 beds that I took different ideas from to get our dimensions and design locked down. Heck, I'm still stealing...er, I mean borrowing ideas form others and my truck was "finished" 7 years ago. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 7/13/2017 at 5:32 PM, Big5er said: Heck, I'm still stealing...er, I mean borrowing ideas form others and my truck was "finished" 7 years ago. But you know it will never be finished.. Also I know I have seen it on here somewhere. But How much room must one have. From the back of the cab to the hitch. To be able to load a smart car? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 If one has fairings, 150" work. Fairings are 18"ish so substrate for them if none. This works for new Smarts 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Pete Kildow said: Also I know I have seen it on here somewhere. But How much room must one have. From the back of the cab to the hitch. To be able to load a smart car? Pete Pete, All the trucks I measured at the HDT Rally in Hutch had 11 feet from the back of the cab/drom/whatever to the pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 7:41 AM, Mntom said: Pete, All the trucks I measured at the HDT Rally in Hutch had 11 feet from the back of the cab/drom/whatever to the pin. Thanks that helps out a lot. Mine is 9ft, and figured I would add a 2ft stinger if I went to a smart car. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 As stated 150" with fairlings but substract if none 18" which is 11'. If you go 11' and have fairlings, you will have clearance problem with the newest Smarts. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 10 hours ago, GlennWest said: As stated 150" with fairlings but substract if none 18" which is 11'. If you go 11' and have fairlings, you will have clearance problem with the newest Smarts. Then you would go with 11' from the fairings. That's why I said from the cab/drom/whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 No harm. Just wanted to make sure we on same page. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I was surfing for truck flatbed photos and found some good photos of a similar build to some I have seen in this forum. Hope this is helpful to someone. http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?DIY Flatbed %232 Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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