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Jul 10, 2016 | 10:42 AM

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Indybeer

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Picked up a bed kit in Ohio yesterday. Started putting it together using some plain pine boards while I mock it up and get it welded. It's starting to look like a truck again. Only big items left to buy are the 4 fenders.

Jul 10, 2016 | 03:06 PM

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abe

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Mid West Early Ford I am guessing did you buy the complete bed kit or just the side, front panel and rear cross member?

Jul 11, 2016 | 08:41 AM

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Yes it was Mid West Early Ford. It was the complete kit. But I didn't get the hidden latches. I opted for the standard chains and brackets instead. I'm not fond of Red Oak so I didn't get it either. I have my father making me floor boards from some lumber he has.

Jul 11, 2016 | 01:15 PM

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I'm jealous

Jul 11, 2016 | 02:33 PM

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Indybeer

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I also picked up the complete tail light kit while I was at it. It had the original style round tail lights.

Jul 11, 2016 | 10:07 PM

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I also picked up the complete tail light kit while I was at it. It had the original style round tail lights.

Sounds good Indy! Sounds like a good stock rebuild. Are you going to paint the bed boards the body color? What color will the truck be?

Jul 12, 2016 | 07:57 AM

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Truck color will be the original Glacier Blue. I will leave the bed boards natural color, but treat them with something like Tung Oil to protect them.

Jul 17, 2016 | 01:35 PM

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Indybeer

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Jul 17, 2016 | 09:01 PM

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abe

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The bed looks good! What's your time frame for painting?

That is a vintage PA plate there.... 1975!

Jul 18, 2016 | 08:04 AM

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Indybeer

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As soon as I get the fenders it will be going for paint. But at $350 a piece it may be a while before I can pick them up.

That plate is the last time it was licensed for the road. Put it on there till I get it licensed here in the next month or so.