Turning a Military Truck Into a OVERSIZED Flatbed (8x8 Build Part 2)

Video Description

We’re back in the shop finishing up the 10 ft × 24 ft flatbed build for the HEMTT 8x8 military truck. This off-road hauler is getting the full treatment — lights, frame extensions, paint, and final assembly. Follow along as Kevin, Tucker, and the crew: 1. Finish welding the 10x24 ft diamond plate deck 2. Build the custom rear tail light panel 3. Extend the truck frame 6 ft for extra bed length 4. Mount and bolt the bed in place 5. Add lights, wiring, and mud flaps before final paint 00:00 – Intro & Project Recap 00:20 – Overview of the 10x24 Flatbed Build 00:45 – Frame Prep & Build Plan 01:00 – Cutting Parts for the Rear Tail Panel 01:55 – Drawing Light Brackets & Plasma Cutting Setup 02:40 – Cutting Tail Light Holes & Diamond Plate Panel 03:55 – Tail Panel Cut Complete 04:45 – Welding Progress & Crossmember Prep 05:30 – Measuring & Shearing 3/16 Diamond Plate 06:25 – Fitting Deck Sheets & First Tack Welds 08:00 – Adjusting Fitment & Correcting Sheet Alignment 09:15 – Kevin Joins the Build – Teamwork & Setup 10:40 – Welding Deck Panels in Place 12:00 – Happy Accident Fixes & Finishing the Deck 13:20 – Tail Panel Fitment & Light Bracket Install 14:45 – Weld Finishing & Light Placement 15:40 – Marker Lights, Caps, and Final Fit 16:45 – Corner Braces & Headache Rack Work 18:00 – Welding & Frame Strengthening 19:10 – End of Day Recap & Frame Extension Plan 20:00 – Custom Exhaust Work on the Truck 21:00 – Firing Up the Truck for Test Fit 22:00 – Frame Extension Fabrication 24:30 – Welding Frame Rails & Fitting Extensions 26:00 – Frame Extension Welding Continued 28:00 – Finishing Frame Rail Fabrication 29:00 – Fitting Bed to Truck – First Mount 30:30 – Frame Alignment & Tight Fit Discussion 32:00 – End of Day – Plan for Mounting & Paint 33:00 – Mud Flap Brackets & Mounting Prep 34:45 – Crane Start-Up for Bed Lift 36:20 – Flipping Bed for Underside Welding 37:15 – Final Welds & Corner Braces 38:30 – Paint Prep & Assembly 39:40 – Final Mounting, Lights, & Wiring 40:45 – Finished Flatbed Reveal 41:15 – Final Walkaround & Recap 41:55 – Outro & Credits 42:15 – Bonus Clip: 7.3 Powerstroke Injector Replacement This truck’s officially a MONSTER — ready to haul heavy off-road construction materials wherever it needs to go. For early access to add free videos and members only videos be sure to check out our Patreon page. This helps us keep doing what we are doing! patreon.com/CCEQUIP C&C Equipment stickers and merchandise can be found here https://ccsurplusparts.com/collections/c-c-merchandise Get yourself a pair of Brunt boots like we wear Use code CCE10 at checkout! https://bruntworkwear.com/CCE10 Thanks for watching Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CandCEquipment/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ccequipment Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@c_cequipment Website https://www.ccsurplus.com/default.htm Email [email protected] #8x8Truck #CNCEquipment #FlatbedBuild #Fabrication #MilitaryTruck.