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Title: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on April 23, 2014, 12:16:30 pm

I figured I would post a quick story about my recent flatbed I put together.  It should make for a decent intro to the site and a good resource for those who are searching the internet for pictures of k20 flatbeds.  I bought the pickup for $900 and found the flatbed for $500.  I upgraded the lights to LED lighting and used scrap metal for the install.  I spend a little bit of money for a good truck mudflap and split it in half.  Next is 2.5' superlift and 255/85 BFG KM2's.  I will post pics after I get the lift installed.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: DustyRusty on April 23, 2014, 01:52:59 pm

Welcome to the site.  Nice find on both.  You must really like flatbeds!!

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on April 23, 2014, 02:18:19 pm

Thanks Rusty.  Yes, I like flatbeds.   :)

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: bake74 on April 23, 2014, 03:02:53 pm

     That is a fast way to make a flatbed.   ;)

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: dvdswan on April 23, 2014, 07:07:42 pm

easy too.  nice work.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: FlatBlack77 on April 23, 2014, 10:27:28 pm

Welcome!

nice flatbed

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on April 27, 2014, 11:22:43 pm

Thanks for the replys.  Here is the bed with the side rails I built.  Still have to do a tailgate board.  Will post more after the lift and tires.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: bake74 on April 28, 2014, 08:18:31 pm

      This is strictly a curiosity question.  Why do you need so many flat beds ?  Or do you just like having a flatbed.   

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on April 28, 2014, 11:56:11 pm

I do stump grinding.  I use them to haul my small machine while still being able to tow my big machine.  I have two k20's for this task.  The C30 is converted into a firetruck for fire season.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on March 14, 2016, 10:28:55 pm

I never posted a final picture of the finished k20 flatbed so here it is in full service.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: big_al273 on March 15, 2016, 01:42:07 pm

Those three marker lights in the center rear are only required on vehicles over 80 inches wide, is your flat bed over 80" or do you like the look?

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: tenmile on March 15, 2016, 03:10:37 pm

I just like the look.

Title: Re: 1985 K20 budget flatbed build
Post by: big_al273 on March 15, 2016, 04:49:46 pm

fair enough, the fact that they were there had me wondering.