Ultimate Ford F-150 Work Truck - Master Lock

We love trucks of all types, but one style that we haven't built in many years is the fully functional work truck. Our goal each month is to provide you with a complete truck magazine, so it was perfect timing when we were contacted by Master Lock to create the ultimate F-150 work truck to showcase their new work truck security line. Delivering a 2012 F-150 SuperCab with only 54 miles on the odometer to our headquarters in Irvine, California, we were tasked with transforming an average Ford pickup into a certifiable worksite on wheels.

To handle such a challenge, we wanted to ensure the bed would be protected for years to come. Bullet Liner was up to the task, and the pros at 714 Motorsports in Westminster, California, handled the actual bedliner spraying. With the bed ready to rock, we moved onto the installation of a BedSlide 1000PRO SE, which will help us reach items mounted deep inside the bed and provide easier bed organization. The BedSlide can handle up to 1,000 pounds, has a nonskid protective covering, and has small rails on the back and sides to prevent cargo from shifting about. We now needed the staple of every work truck—the ladder rack. Contacting Paramount Restyling, we ordered a professional contractor's rack capable of supporting 1,000 pounds. The rack is modular in design, and installation is a completely bolt-on affair. No work truck would be legit without a toolbox, and we went with one of the best boxes on the market—the Blue Label series from DeeZee. Made of thick-gauge aluminum, with a protective gloss black powdercoat finish, the commercial-grade box features ingenious push-button, self-aligning latches, and has a removable plastic tool tray.

OK, we've told you all about the incredible parts we installed (and that's just in the bed), but the best part is, you get to enter for a chance to win this truck. Check out Master Lock on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/masterlock, and you can like them for a chance to win.

1. Once we received the 2012 F-150 SuperCab from Master Lock, it was our job to turn it into a legitimate work truck. The first step was to get the bed ready for some heavy-duty action.
1. Once we received the 2012 F-150 SuperCab from Master Lock, it was our job to turn it in
2. After arriving at 714 Motorsports in Westminster, California, the bedliner pros started the Bullet Liner spray-on liner install by masking off the outside of the bed and entire cab of the truck. They then scuffed the bed with an oscillating sander and wiped it down with acetone to prep the Bullet Liner for adhesion.
2. After arriving at 714 Motorsports in Westminster, California, the bedliner pros started
3. A thick basecoat of Bullet Liner's patented material was then sprayed all over the bed and finished with a light topcoat for a professional finish. As you can see, the spray nozzle doesn't need to be close-up for proper application, making the process an easy and quick one.
3. A thick basecoat of Bullet Liner's patented material was then sprayed all over the bed

4. With the Bullet Liner dried (after only taking a few minutes to cure), we drove the F-150 to our tech center in Irvine, California, and admired the ready-for-work bed. It was now time to install the BedSlide 1000 PRO SE ($1,149.00).
4. With the Bullet Liner dried (after only taking a few minutes to cure), we drove the F-1
5. First up, we had to pick the BedSlide off the shipping pallet and place it into the 6-1/2 foot bed. Once it was centered by eye, we grabbed a few tape measures and measured the distance from the side bedwalls (each side) and the distance from the tailgate in the closed position (on each side of the BedSlide).
5. First up, we had to pick the BedSlide off the shipping pallet and place it into the 6-1
6. We then carefully slid the BedSlide into the extended position, measured again to ensure it was square inside the bed, and marked the frame's hole locations with a pen. A 3⁄16-inch pilot hole was then drilled and followed up by a 1/2-inch hole for the mounting hardware.
6. We then carefully slid the BedSlide into the extended position, measured again to ensur

7. BedSlide includes a unique tool that keeps the compression nut in place while installing the retaining bolts. It basically pulls the lower portion of the nut up flush with the bottom of the bed sandwiching from top and bottom (much like a wall anchor stud).
7. BedSlide includes a unique tool that keeps the compression nut in place while installin
8. With the bolts tightened down and the side rails installed, the BedSlide 1000PRO SE was looking the part of one-half work truck and one-half custom pickup.
8. With the bolts tightened down and the side rails installed, the BedSlide 1000PRO SE was
9. Assembly of the Paramount Restyling professional rack started by bolting the rear driver-side upright post to the driver-side upper beam. It is worth noting, none of the bolts were tightened down until the rack was actually on the truck and squared up.
9. Assembly of the Paramount Restyling professional rack started by bolting the rear drive

10. A nice perk to the Paramount rack is the quick-release pin for the rear crossmember. This allows us to remove it in seconds and load or unload extra-tall cargo with ease. With the rear crossmember in place, we inserted the two swivel bolts that allow the rack to pivot for easy alignment.
10. A nice perk to the Paramount rack is the quick-release pin for the rear crossmember. T
11. Mounting bosses for the rack were then bolted to the support uprights (again, not tightened down yet). These unique mounting bosses provide a drill-free install, or if you want to permanently mount it, you can do so instead.
11. Mounting bosses for the rack were then bolted to the support uprights (again, not tigh
12. The front pair of upright brackets were then installed onto the upper beam. All of the included hardware was Grade 8.
12. The front pair of upright brackets were then installed onto the upper beam. All of the

13. We were now ready to insert the front crossbeam into each side of the upper beam, which made the rack a solid, singular piece.
13. We were now ready to insert the front crossbeam into each side of the upper beam, whic
14. It was held together with two supplied carriage bolts.
15. Covering that sliding union joint and also providing structural integrity, we bolted these support brackets in place.
15. Covering that sliding union joint and also providing structural integrity, we bolted t

16. Helping add one more rung of support and bracing, the center crossmember was put into place and the retaining bolt inserted.
16. Helping add one more rung of support and bracing, the center crossmember was put into
17. To give you a good idea of what we're working with before we positioned the professional rack onto the bed, we set it up on this shop lift. Paramount Restyling's professional-grade contractor's rack features black powdercoat, double-ended hooks on each upright post, and the ability to support up to 1,000 pounds of cargo ($399.99).
17. To give you a good idea of what we're working with before we positioned the profession
18. A cool feature of this rack is its compact shipping packaging. The entire rack can ship via UPS in just two boxes. The rack is more than 150 pounds and is extra-large when assembled. We recruited some help and hoisted the rack into place on the bedrails.
18. A cool feature of this rack is its compact shipping packaging. The entire rack can shi

19. Using these clever "J" mounting bolts, the rack is held onto the bedrails by tension. Each mounting boss has two holes for the "J" bolts, or you can permanently mount it using bolts.
19. Using these clever "J" mounting bolts, the rack is held onto the bedrails by tension.
20. Once the rack was squared up using a level, all of the bolts were tightened.
21. DeeZee's commercial-grade Blue Label toolbox ($786.99) was up next. This isn't your typical weak aluminum box; it has reinforcements throughout for added strength, it's made from thick-gauge material, and it has 12.8 cubic feet of storage.
21. DeeZee's commercial-grade Blue Label toolbox ($786.99) was up next. This isn't your ty

22. Because of the burly size, the box wouldn't clear the contractor's rack mounting bosses. We had to grind off both of the mounting tabs for the contractor rack mounting bosses, which meant using anti-theft self-tapping 5⁄16-inch screws to permanently attach the box to the bed.
22. Because of the burly size, the box wouldn't clear the contractor's rack mounting bosse
23. These ergonomic push latches are lockable on either side, and easily open the reinforced lid with self-aligning interior latches.
23. These ergonomic push latches are lockable on either side, and easily open the reinforc
24. Ensuring the tailgate would never slam down with our arms full of tools or cargo, we also installed this DeeZee E-Z down tailgate shock.
24. Ensuring the tailgate would never slam down with our arms full of tools or cargo, we a

25. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both form and function.
25. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both for
26. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both form and function.
26. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both for
27. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both form and function.
27. With the bed ready for work, we tried out everything and were impressed with both for

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Deezee, Inc P.O. Box 3090 Des Moines IA 50316 800-730-4665 www.deezee.com	Master Lock Milwaukee WI 800-464-2088 http://www.masterlock.com/
Bedslide 4938 Crater Lake Ave. Medford OR 97504 888-807-0099 www.bedslide.com	Bullet Liner 100 Enterprise Drive Cartersville GA 30120 177-060-7075 http://www.bulletliner.com
714 Motorsports 7100 Hazard Ave Westminster CA 92683 714-901-0714 www.714motorsports.net	Paramount Restyling 1400 E Holt Blvd Ontario CA 91761 866-988-8348 http://www.discounttiredirect.co m/