Dump Body Floor

[Rob]

Hi there, I've started cutting out the floor in my A-40 "Sheila" as it is really washboarded and holed by rust. I don't use the truck often to haul dirt or sand, but when I do, she earns her keep rather well. I've got a couple dozen loads to haul next week of broken concrete, (from the barn floor I tore down here) and a lot of fill sand and clean topsoil. This bed's inside dimensions are 7'X12' exactly. To reline the bed with A-36 steel 5/16" thick, weighs about a thousand pounds. Is this too thick, or thin? Is this mild steel tough enough for a few years of occasional use? The "I" beam crossmembers are about 12" apart also and they for the most part are very good shape. A couple are bent badly, and I will cut them out and replace.

I would like to order plates tomorrow, so I'll check back for recommendations before then.

Thanks,

Rob

[CML Service]

Rob

Most light to med duty dump bodies have 1/8 - 3/16 mild steel floors. 5/16 shouldn't be nesessary unless you haul shot rock or concrete rubble on a regular basis.

Chuck

[Rob]

Rob

Most light to med duty dump bodies have 1/8 - 3/16 mild steel floors. 5/16 shouldn't be nesessary unless you haul shot rock or concrete rubble on a regular basis.

Chuck

Thank you Chuck. I really don't use the truck very often, especially for demolition duty.

I will go with 3/16 as per your reccomendation.

Thanks again,

Rob

[rewdoxiepup]

Hey Rob, Try and see if your steel supplier has Hardox or AR type steel. you'll find its a harder steel that wont dent so easily. good luck E.S.D.