Posted by Kevin in Ohio on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 00:05:37:
In Reply to: Tell us more about the bed. posted by Brian in Oregon on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 14:09:28:
Yes, it is a reproduction of a 1941 1/2 ton dodge military pick-up bed.
The bed consists of:Metal sides with 45 degree top rail with rolled round.Front panel with original style rolled bead embossment. Tailgate again has original style bead embossment with choices of small or large latches,dodge name stamped in or correct military no name. Sides were $200.00 EACH,front panel $140.00,and tailgate $225.00.
They said they would customize them to suit your needs,longer, shorter, heavier guage steel,etc. I didn't have any holes punched as I can handle that part of it. You do have to supply your own bed pockets but they are the same pockets found on any 39-47 dodge civilan pick-up. To make them 100% correct you need to put a small piece of steel. I think it was used to keep the bows for the canvas from sliding through(I'm not positive about that) Again, I've been called very picky and the quality is first rate on the ones I have.If you have any other questions just ask.Kevin in Ohio
Their phone # is 660-263-7444. They have a catalog too. They are the offical licensed maker of Ford beds and parts according to the catalog and make stuff for Chevy's and Willys pick-ups too.