Basic starter scrap toolkit?

You'd be amazed what you can get on a smaller truck. Here's a picture of two of my trucks:

Originally Posted by matador

The secret is to have a stake rack if you can. I have had 2000# in the back of the Dakota, and about 1500# in the Chevrolet. If you do Curb-Co, a hinged section may just be the ticket. The Omaha Standard rack on the Dakota used a long pin to fold in half.

I agree on the storage unit. Having a place to work is well worth it. Plus, you can leave the rack there when you don't want to lower property values with your truck!