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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 10:56 PM
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Rear Bed Channel

Anyone know where I can get a section of rear bed U-channel?
I do not have the ability to roll a short section for a patch and thought if I can find an 18-24" piece to section in I could avoid replacing he entire piece.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 1950FordF1
Anyone know where I can get a section of rear bed U-channel?
I do not have the ability to roll a short section for a patch and thought if I can find an 18-24" piece to section in I could avoid replacing he entire piece.
Where in Cali are you? I maybe able to help I'm in NC for a week for now
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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Tim post a pic of what you have
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:09 AM
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Any FTE out there with a sheet metal roller? The piece I need could be made with a roller.
Is Bob Drake the only one making beds?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:52 AM
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Northern Classic Trucks makes and sells them. $65


Ford Truck Parts and Repair Panels for your classic truck at Northern Classic Trucks






 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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I bought their whole kit for mine.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Ditto on the bed kit from Northern Classics!




That pic is after assembly. It arrived (as ordered) in bare metal and unfinished wood. I primed and painted the panels before riveting the bed sides to the bed front.

I was on a business trip to Sterling Heights Michigan, so I did stop by their shop before buying. I was impressed with the quality and packaging.

Dan
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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for now I am perusing repairing mine.
The one pictured is not an original reproduction. Does anyone reproduce an original?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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Northern classic is very close the the original not my option but others have told me my bed looks close
 
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I use 2x4 inch 0.120 wall rectangular tubing...much stronger and much cheaper.
 
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Just curious what is not original with it?
 
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The original is formed from 20 ga steel with a radius bottom and open top.
 
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I have a piece it looks pretty straight..
U can have it.
Just pay shipping
 
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Here's the profile of the 51-52.

 
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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Thinking about it, it makes sense with the later beds having a square channel for the wood bed. The outer lip on mine has the metal bed floor spot welded to it.
And that Is why the repops are rectangular tubing.
 
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