flatbed question

[Boheefus]

any ya'll know what the VA laws are on a flatbed? I am ready to start, but I need to know if I have to buuild dit out so it cocvers the rear tires, or if I can make it only as wide as tthe frame...any idea/??: needs to pass inspection

[Ace_Laserna]

The tires can't stick out more than 3" past the "wheel wells/fenders"

[Boheefus]

i read onn the dmv website that it is 4" past, hhowever, in nthis instance, I want to make the slabed inline with the frame, no pocktes for a fender...I was thiing mudflaps, but I dunno...

[BeaterToyota]

I don't know if it's legal or not, but I've been driving this piece of shit on the roads for the last three years with absolutely no hassles from the Man. It' the same width as the cab, but I have no wheel wells/fenders/mud flaps/etc.

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2004-04-23/1082760757_101_0135.jpg



I even drove it like this for about a year, with just a tube frame and no bed at all.

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2003-11-11/1068600057_04350006.jpg

[Ted]

Jason..were did you get those lights at?

[PrezidentRedz]

I dont knw about VA, but in MD I think you hace to have the Gas tank coverd and mud flaps. I made mine out of wood..lol..Freaking 2WD lol.

[Boheefus]

I spoke to a buddy of mine that does inspections...he said it will pass with no bed at all, as long as there are mudflaps on the vehicle.....I am trying to get clarification on what constitues a fender...looking at the allpro design as a basis...but it looks like beater's yota somewhat covers, but no actual sheetmetal......now all i need is a catalytic converter to get it to pass inpestion....got farm use on itt now, but that only getts me so far.....nice bed redz...I will be sure to copy that design:)

[PrezidentRedz]

Haha thanks. Ill post a pic when i get home of the finished product. before i retired that truck.

[PrezidentRedz]

Heres the one from the gallery this is the only pic i have since im @ work.

[Boheefus]

got wood eh? that shit is too funnny

[BeaterToyota]

Jason..were did you get those lights at?

Tractor Supply Co.

[Ted]

Jason..were did you get those lights at?

Tractor Supply Co.

You know the jeep like lights I showed you. I got them to work with a trailer light thing. They work fine exect for the hazard lights.

So, I'm going to give up and get sepperate lights.