42-47 Bed Box vs. Later

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Jun 25, 2011 | 09:02 AM

COMPLIT1107

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42-47 Bed Box vs. Later

I'm trying to decide whether to redo my bed box (bottom rot) or get another. Can't find middle x-members for '47 but lots for '48-50. Are they dimensionally the same. I've seen lots of 40-47's with '50 beds (incl. fenders) which tells me they fit. Are the front and rear x-members the same as well (thru '47 vs. 48 up.) Are the bed sides slightly different as well (indentations, pockets) ?

Also can get pretty decent beds for about $1000 (no rot, brought from out west), but may have to plug fender bolt holes if '48+. Would you guys weld new bottoms on the sides and front, buy x-members (have 1, but ~$180 for other 3) or just bite the bullet and get a decent one ?

P.S. Original bed is in pieces w/rotted x-members long gone (I stripped about 8 yrs. ago).

Jun 25, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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Might give Northern Classic Trucks - Reproduction parts for your antique Ford truck . a try. They have brand new complete beds for $1750. I have seen their stuff and really like it. Not some cheap knock off stuff. They used to have a link for just bed parts, but I did not see it when I just went on there to get the link. Might want to give them a call and see if they still have bed parts.

Jul 2, 2011 | 01:57 PM

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I have a 1947 F1 I am looking for a good bed to include the fenders. is there any one that could help me. I am not picky, I do not have a bed at all.

Jul 2, 2011 | 02:01 PM

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I have a 1952 F2 that I would trade for the bed, fenders, and running boards for my 47 F1.

Jul 2, 2011 | 07:08 PM

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I am using a '49 bed. Other than the fender holes I think the only diff is that the small lower pieces in front of the fenders is a part of the bed side, not a separate bolted on piece like in the 42-47s. Welded up the old bolt holes and drilled holes for the 42-47 fenders.

Jul 5, 2011 | 12:48 AM

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I found this
if you're still looking.

Feb 3, 2012 | 12:21 AM

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Im thinking of getting this bed and filling in the holes like 46yblock did. Any advice or has anyone else used a 50's bed on a 47 half ton?

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Feb 3, 2012 | 12:01 PM

marine1200

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Your right on the money. Looks like the sides are stamped. Did you end up buying a new bed or repairing yours?

Feb 3, 2012 | 12:35 PM

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Repairing....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...way-guide.html

About page 15 is where the fight starts... Then I took a break for the '51. Hope to get back on the '47 in about 3 weeks.

Feb 6, 2012 | 08:06 PM

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Hey John, it looks like according to the map you are not more than a couple of hours drive from New Alexandria Pa. There is a guy that has a salvage yard there with many parts for the 46-47. J.T.s ANTIQUE TRUCKS & VEHICLES maybe he has what you need. check it out.

Feb 6, 2012 | 10:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Garage Monster

I have a 1947 F1 I am looking for a good bed to include the fenders. is there any one that could help me. I am not picky, I do not have a bed at all.

What is a '47 F-1?

Feb 7, 2012 | 09:15 AM

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COMPLIT1107

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Originally Posted by loholland

Thanks, been to JT's in my decision process (from Projects - 47 1/2T)

"Went to look at the beds JT had in New Alexandria, PA (about 10 '42-47, 3 or 4 more 48-50). For the price $850-$1250, I didn't see a lot of time or $ savings. Most had a little rust holes popping through and the front panels never survive the 65 or so years very well (water always drained poorly if facing downhill and if in a snow region, always packing into the seam against the bed.) So I'm gonna redo mine and maybe get a re-popped front." (08-11-2011)

JT has a lot of stuff, and some great starter projects. Also, If I was starting with nothing, then I would have jumped on what JT had to offer!!

Feb 7, 2012 | 10:49 AM

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John, Thanks for letting me know about JT's, I was thinking about driving up there to check out what he has. Now I think I will go ahead and get a complete bed from Northern Classic trucks. Its tough to come up with the price but its complete with bed wood and you can get stainless hardware and strips. I have purchased many cab parts from them and have been satisfied with everything.