65 Ford 9' stake bed?
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65 Ford 9' stake bed?
Found this advertised on Pittsburgh Craigslist;
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pt...849314282.html
could this be a "original ford" bed as advertised?
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pt...849314282.html
could this be a "original ford" bed as advertised?
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From: Lehigh Valley, Penna.
Looks like it might be. The ones I've seen had the braces from the main beam to the rear crossmember like this....
Older ones had the script lettering, at some point it went to block letters, not sure if the FORD letters were removed at some point.
Older ones had the script lettering, at some point it went to block letters, not sure if the FORD letters were removed at some point.
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From: Elizabeth
Appears correct, rear cross member to longitudinal brace is present on the passenger side. Driver's side appears to blend in with the non stock dock bumper. Looks like all the correct rack stantions are present too. Sides should be two 'racks' per side. If it spent it's life in the area I'd be leery of the cross member to longitudinal braces for each of the hidden cross members. The longitudinals are wood so the steel braces tend to rot away. Also the lip where the floor boards rest on all four sides tends to go soft as well.
For clarification I don't know any facts about this particular bed but speak from experience with factory platform beds that lived their lives working in the Pgh area.
For clarification I don't know any facts about this particular bed but speak from experience with factory platform beds that lived their lives working in the Pgh area.
Last edited by 62SY4; Apr 1, 2019 at 08:57 PM. Reason: More details
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