Anyone know where I can find a '48 to'50 F1 short bed

 

If you are talking about the original 6 1/2 foot "Pick-up" box - the one with the raised panels on the sides and rounded stake pockets, the only place you will find one is on another truck.



However, if you are willing to settle for the late 1950-72 box - which is exactly the same but without the raised panels sides and has squared off stake pockets, there are lots of places that make them.

I recommend MAR-K! They are US made and I believe have free shipping. They are great to work with and have a very good technical library to reference online.

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

 

thanks for the tip

 

Welcome to FTE by the way!

 

Don't forget about the rear fender fitment issue. The fenders for the raised panel beds are different from the fenders for the straight beds.

-DV

 

Wow, yes. I forgot to mention that. I keep thinking when someone wants a box, they need the whole back half sheet metal.

Good Catch - thanks!

 

Are you talking about a new one, or a used one? Used ones are very plentiful, but usually need quite a bit of repair, be it rust or dents or both. I've got one that would resemble that remark I'd be willing to part with. New ones are available from several sources, one of the better ones is in the link below.

https://www.mackhils.com/mack_products/

 

Julie,

Do you happen to have the width measurement of either of the beds?

Thanks.

 

Sure do! 49" for the 6 1/2 FT "Pick-up Box"



Just FYI, the 8 FT "Express Box" is 54"

 

Thanks, but I'm looking for a lip-to-lip width measurement.

 

Humph! The things I do for you!

58 inches from outside edge of the roll to the outside edge of the other roll (measured through the centers of the rolls)

 

Beautiful! Stay tuned for more info on why I needed the measurement.

 

To see if the new rolled back bumper you are going to get for me will fit in it?

OBTW:

 

Northern Classic trucks sells both types of boxes, the '48- mid '50 and the mid '50 to '52.

www.northernclassictrucks.com