Who's got a single rear wheel utility service bed ? Let's see the pictures!

[tolmsted]

I have a big terrible itch:-laf to replace my 8' factory bed and Gem Top shell which is starting to give me problems.
It does not have enough shelving space and the rear door opening is only 3' high (cab height) and this limits capacity to load and haul items plus the removable roof rack I have (Yakima sic) is less that desired. #@$%!

I'm thinking Knapheide 696J utility body in BLACK. Also adding a B&W Guardian headache rack, black. Ya, I know I'll have some fabrication work to make it work. LED lights all around. You got to like those LED'S.

I've never seen a black utility bed and I'm thinking it will look better like the black flatbeds are, vs. the standard white and/or extra cost red, no guarantee color will match factory red P4.
Has anyone seen a black utility bed? Any pictures? please post so I can see. Any comments TDR?
Thanks, Tom

 

[Spooled-up]

Meet me halfway and I'll take that stock bed off of your hands!

 

[tolmsted]

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep you in mind. Not ready to take the plunge to the ub just yet. Still shopping around for the best price between here and points east. I'm willing to travel some to get the best price in the next couple months.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I almost bought one... I've seen a number of single wheel utility trucks, and they look nice

 

[Spooled-up]

I see you have an 01. 5. It won't work on my '07. Sorry.

 

[opjohnny]

I would like to have one in aluminum for a short bed.



John

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I would like to have one in aluminum for a short bed.



John

for a 2nd gen you MIGHT come out alright, but the aluminum's gonna jack the price big time...



for a 3rd gen!??! you don't even want to know what I was quoted by the one place I found that offered them

 

[tolmsted]

I see you have an 01. 5. It won't work on my '07. Sorry.

That's OK. You have some very interesting and nice pictures in your profile. I would like to meet you in person if I'm ever in your area.

 

[tolmsted]

I almost bought one... I've seen a number of single wheel utility trucks, and they look nice

Thanks Forrest.



I'm still hoping some members will post pictures of some very nice looking rigs.



A very nice looking rig is my goal. I don't want it to look like the ub was just slapped on for a generic work truck.

 

[opjohnny]

Forrest I know your right about the price. They sure look handy as a pocket on a shirt, I need to learn how to build one.



John

 

[donnier]

Dont know if they are still in business or not but check out Royal truck bodies.

 

[tolmsted]

Dont know if they are still in business or not but check out Royal truck bodies.

Yep, Royal is still in business.

The Royal and the Harbor bodies look very similar

I'm going with Harbor truck bodies.com

8' TradeMaster bed. I've got a smoking good cost quote from one of there dealers