Oldeskool going flatbed

Yep, I used to always tarp brick when I had it even though it was not required. If I didn't there would inevitably be brick's walking out of the stack. East load to tarp anyway and well worth the hassle saved.

 

Good lord, who could forget ol’ X1?? Dudes legendary!

 

Make sure the 7up and Sprite is sugar pop. You want sticky syrup

 

And practice denying you have any idea why ants are all over a lift you delivered last week.

 

You're gonna be real disappointed when that new WS shows up and its a Crapcadia with a different nose.

Here's a fool proof way to strap lumber for thr wreck, not the ride. 48ft gets 2 straps 2 ft apart at the front, then 2 more 8ft back, then 1 every 8 ft until the back gets 2 more. Crank the F out of them (no need for edge protection if tight) run down the road about 50mi and crank them again. Oh and unless its pooring rain, toss that rolled up tarp on top and roll out.

 

Flatbedder since 1985 here. I wish you well in your new endeavor! However...............be ready to question your new career choice this coming winter! Frozen straps and straps frozen to the load, folding-rolling tarps(it's like trying to roll-fold plywood) can make a person really question their career choice. Windy days can really suck too. All this makes you really appreciate spring when it arrives! I'm 68 and still doing it, but every winter becomes more of a challenge the older I get!
Problem is..............I still enjoy doing it!
Never said I was smart........
Oh...........BTW, don't rush! Old guys don't bounce like they used to!

JD