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Dec 23, 2011 | 11:29 PM

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kcb37

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Yeah that's what I thought, not saying I'm right. My truck has been beat on and it's obvious. But the bed floor just dosen't look replaced to me.
But I'm not an expert on these trucks either.
If it makes you feel better think I'm a little psycho too.
I think you spelled spy chic wrong too. Just saying.

Dec 24, 2011 | 10:19 AM

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needhelp49

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From: webster wi

i would think that if they were ribbed there would be no need for the wood under the metal.

Dec 24, 2011 | 12:30 PM

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They're not actually ribbed - just an embossing to give the same effect you have with skid strips. The sheetmetal is about the same thickness as the fenders - it wouldn't stand up to any abuse without the wood underneath

Dec 24, 2011 | 01:37 PM

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needhelp49

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i was thinking you were talking about ribbed like todays truck beds i know mine was smooth and had to be factory becuse of the spot welds i know for a fact my grandpa would not of done that

Dec 25, 2011 | 03:43 PM

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Think I said ribbed. Someone posted a youtube video of a F1 someone walking around it at a car show. The bed floor had the "ribs" much like todays truck, but there was only 4 or 6 of them, and were pretty spread out. It would add a little strength but I would agree it wouldn't be enough without the wood under, or some serious frame under it.
The truck in the video had the ribs going front to back just like todays trucks.

Dec 25, 2011 | 05:16 PM

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Here's a good example of what the original steel floor looked like in the pre-'50 half ton beds. The ribs were embossings that simulated the skid strips used with the exposed wood floor in the larger trucks and flatbeds. This bed floor construction style dates back to the late 20's Model A days. Late in 1950, Ford went away from that design and used a regular wood floor like was used in the larger trucks. If it doesn't look like this, it's not stock and has been replaced by a previous owner.