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I higher recommend replacing your factor dually bed with a flatbed if you tow goosenecks and get in tight spots alots. Been hauling cattle for 5 years now and I should ahev put my flat on years agao. I got a lot less to worry about when backing my 24' gooseneck into barns and thou gates.

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Here is the link to my photos<br><br>https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...s.php?album=17<br>

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I have been hoping for a tree to fall on bed or a tractor/backhoe to hit it so I can get insurance $ to put flat bed on mine. I know it will be easier w/ goosenecks. <br>CH, yours looks good do you have a plan for mud flaps?

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[quote author=Horse Hauler link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=0#65123 date=1037036570]<br>I have been hoping for a tree to fall on bed or a tractor/backhoe to hit it so I can get insurance $ to put flat bed on mine. I know it will be easier w/ goosenecks. <br>CH, yours looks good do you have a plan for mud flaps?<br>[/quote]<br><br>yep, putting them on this afternoon. <br><br>You can sell your bed and get the money to buy a flat, I paid 1232.00 for my flat that inculed installing it. The flat cost $950 +225 installing + tax.<br><br>man I love that thing, I can't get over how much easiler the flat made my hauling. ;D ;D<br>

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2 suppliers of flat beds here in Phoenix don't want the old bed they have a stack of them in their bone yards they can't sell. The price you paid is very close the quotes I have been getting.

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Cattle Hauler, you should have taken our advice about the liscense plate position. [laugh]

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[quote author=Hired Gun link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=0#65280 date=1037059467]<br>Cattle Hauler, you should have taken our advice about the liscense plate position. [laugh]<br>[/quote]<br><br><br> [eyecrazy] [eyecrazy] [eyecrazy] we till didn't get the thing straight anyway, no Bublights before working on our trucks next time, hey coming to BMD this weekend? I am putting lights on the flat. We put the mud flaps and some lights on the flat this afternoon at BMD

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I really like the suggestion. I have been thinking seriously about it since I saw a brand new 2500 a couple of weeks ago with an aluminum flat on it. It had slide out tool storage on the sides in front of and behind the wheels. Sweet. Nice pictures Cattle Hauler.

The one I saw looked kinda like this one:

http://www.800toolbox.com/flatbed.htm

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That was a nice flat on that top Dodge pic, have you called about a price?<br><br><br><br>I hang a cowbell yesterday, will get pics tonight

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I wish all my trucks were flatbed bodies. The only trouble with a flatbed and a gooseneck is you cant have it longer than 10ft or the bed gets in the way when making tight turns. Another reason for a flatbed bodie is your fuel economy increases 2-3 mpg

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Checked out a 2003 today runs quiet but DC still does does not have a cab/chassis available nor is a Quadcab cab/chassis going to be available. New frame system is a joke everthing is welded on but mounting of hitches and decks etc. is causing problems, dealers have very little informaton as to warranty on acceptable applications. It is no wonder Ford out sells DC they cater to industrial market and consider multi purpose body attachments. Any body who has owned a truck with a deck as stated in this post will realize the versatility and durability instead of paying for a over priced chunk of painted tin. I have been building a flat deck 6x8' for my 2500 so that I can haul 2 quads sideways, my 80 Gal. fuel tank, the slide in welder and a pop up 5th wheel. Wont be able to get it all on at once but it will take alot less time to get changed around on the deck. The best part is I will be able to park at the mall and if the over considerate idiots want to slam there doors into the deck go for it. PK

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Does anyone have any recommendations on a flatbed with a round bale set up on it ? As far as this goes who makes the best dual pupose flat bed ?

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I perfer Gooseneck Brand flats, I have had two of there cattle goosenecks with the pipe sides and now this flat. <br><br>there website is below<br><br>www.gooseneck.net<br><br>Welcome aboeard again XLCattleCo good to talk to you again and seeing you post on DTR

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New pics of my flatbed with the mudflaps and steerheads and the most important thing a BMD decal ;D

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Cowbell hanging down from spear tire

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I would like to come out, but its been a long day here on the farm. I just finished takeing my last barn down. Be done stripping by Thursday. Miracle!!!!! I like the flaps and things. Looks good. Keep up the good work. I will be by one day this week to bring Will my stock hood.

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Let me know when you are coming down

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HG do you like the cowbell?

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Yes I do. I thought about stealing mine off my drum set, but just cant do it. I guess I will have to catch bessy and takes hers off in the field. [eyecrazy]

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I got the cow chain and cow bell from our friends at Southern States, set me back $18.00 but I like it. <br><br>Just one thing I can't hear the dane thing over that Cummins [laugh] [laugh]

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[glow=red, 2, 300]Turn up your Whisper 2000!!!!!![/glow]

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[quote author=Hired Gun link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=15#68024 date=1037494895]<br>[glow=red, 2, 300]Turn up your Whisper 2000!!!!!![/glow]<br>[/quote]<br><br> [eyecrazy]

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Hey I used your color. I am starting to play around with this post option more each time. Self taught.

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[move] ;DYou like that Red color don't you ;D[/move]

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Looks good CH, do you plan on mounting storage boxes to the bed , or will you leave it slick?

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[quote author=XLCattleCo link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=15#68039 date=1037496492]<br>Looks good CH, do you plan on mounting storage boxes to the bed , or will you leave it slick?<br>[/quote]<br><br> I kinda like it the way it is, I would rather have 120hp injectors then toolboxes ;D<br>but I don;t know ::) <br>maybe some underbed boxes

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Gooseneck ball setup, nice setup I think

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I was able to get a pic of the truck with the new flat hooked to my trailer this afternoon

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[quote author=Cattle Hauler link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=15#69498 date=1037741297]<br>I was able to get a pic of the truck with the new flat hooked to my trailer this afternoon<br>[/quote]<br><br>Ricki,<br> I think you should invest in a pressure washer. i don't think i've ever seen your truck clean. ;)

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[quote author=Ryan link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=15#70656 date=1037906222]
[quote author=Cattle Hauler link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=15#69498 date=1037741297]
I was able to get a pic of the truck with the new flat hooked to my trailer this afternoon
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Ricki,
I think you should invest in a pressure washer. i don't think i've ever seen your truck clean. ;)
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It gets a washing everytime it rains [laugh] [laugh]

Hard to keep my truck clean doing what I do, it will be shined up and pretty for Joels met in June ;D

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Guy's, check out www.turnoverball.com . I am a dealer for them and I sell alot of those beds. They are real lookers. And they have a great built in bale mover.

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Luke, I checked out the web site. Looks like good, quality products. Liked the bale mover. Also glad to see you are a sponsor of the PBR. Just happens to be one of my favorite sports. Speaking of which , it is on the OLN right now from Uncasville CT. so I have to check out. Take care.

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Measured the flat over the weekend and it is 8' 6&quot; wide by 9' long. Can someone measure a reg factor daully bed from outside daully fender to outside daully fender and get the lengh for me. I wonder if my bed is much wide then then with the daully fenders.

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Cattle Hauler when they put your deck on the frame did they use the original 4 front box saddles or did they mount it on the frame like on a cab and chassis with a spacer for the difference of drop in frame? PK

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[quote author=P Kennedy link=board=11;threadid=6891;start=30#72306 date=1038253386]<br>Cattle Hauler when they put your deck on the frame did they use the original 4 front box saddles or did they mount it on the frame like on a cab and chassis with a spacer for the difference of drop in frame? PK<br>[/quote]<br><br>They mounted it to the frame like the cab/chassis with the spacers in the front of the bed

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http://www.turbodieselregister.com/u...mp;albumid=269 HERE ARE A FEW SHOTS OF WHAT I DID TO MY FLATBED. YOUR RIGHT THEY ARE SOOOO MUCH EASIER TO WORK WITH. ET

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What brand of yellow oval turn lights did you use, and do you have any idea how much heavier the deck is than the box.PK

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Hey ET, <br>DarrellB showed me your truck at BMD Dyno Day, looks great. I got to get me some of them LED lights. Where and how much are they?<br><br>

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RICKI, I SENT YOU A MESSAGE ABOUT THE LIGHTS BUT I'LL SHARE WHAT I KNOW HERE TOO. THEY WERE $22 AT A TRUCKSTOP IN IOWA. I CHECKED BACK THIS FALL WHEN I WENT BY THERE AND THEY QUIT CARRIING THAT BRAND. THEY DID START CARRIING THE PETERSON BRAND WICH IS $39. TRY DUKES A&amp;W IN LOUISVILLE 502 961 0903 THEY HAVE SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BUT THE BEST ONES ARE AROUND THE TRUCK SHOW IN MARCH.

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Thanks ET, alot of money in lights on your bed, but they look good.