I am working to replace the bedwood after some modificaitons to my frame and placement of a fuel cell in the rear. For the meantime, I wanted to bolt the bed back onto the frame but need to leave it open for work. What size spacers will I need to mount the bed without the wood? It appears the wood goes between the bed sides and the frame but I am not sure if original wood was 3/4" or 1" thick. Thank you -

 

The original planks were actially 3/4 inch thick ( "1 by...lumber) and are dadoed for the strips and end pieces.

Here is a great link to another FTE forum that should have all the info you need!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...d-53-f100.html

Also, here is a link to to a URL that has every part and corporate knowledge on these bed planks - be sure to scroll down abour 3/4 of the way.

http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re..._Material.html

And of course there is MAR-K, who is helping me quite a bit with the 51 Bed Restoration I am doing right now also!

MAR-K Classic Truck Parts made in Oklahoma City, USA

Have fun and show us how you are doing!

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