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Jan 24, 2013 | 08:07 AM

Binford

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From: Poynette USA

Flare side wood

Newbie here. Trying to patch up my 83 Flare side box. It has 1x6 boards previously covered with a diamond plate sheet. Did it originally have the metal strips and rabbited boards?
Does anybody have dimensions for the wooden spacer blocks that go between the frame and the box? I just can't see paying $100 for something easily made from skid lumber.
I'm going with the plain boards again, covered with a 1/8" sheet of stainless steel (scavenged more than ten years ago) sealed in silicone caulk.
Thanks!

Jan 24, 2013 | 11:22 AM

nikmish

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I found this place with good selection and planning to order oak kit from them.
https://www.mar-k.com/

I also saw oak kit on ebay and it's a bit cheaper but not predrilled like at mar-k.com. I don't mind drilling my self, but don't want to buy tools.
Oak Bed Wood Ford Truck 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 86 87 | eBay

Jan 24, 2013 | 11:41 AM

ShortStep81

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I have one out of the front of the bed. The back is probably the same.
1-1/2 thick, 2-7/16 tall, 4-1/4 long.
I replaced mine with a pc of heavy round tubing.