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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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For you folks that have flatbed trucks 48-52 F-1 - F-3 size. Could anyone tell me the measurements for the wood that mounts between the frame and the bed(stringers I guess they would be called)
I am using a F-2 flatbed on a F-1 chassis. Also if anybody can the wood for the deck measurements
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Jeremy.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 05:00 PM
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I am converting my '53 pickup to a flatbed. The runners are 1 3/4" thick by 5 1/4" tall and 85 1/2" long. The underside has to be contoured to fit the frame rails and clear various rivet heads etc. The originals appear to be made out of pine but I used white oak when I made new ones. Much harder and rot resistant. The deck is recessed between the bed frame rails. The full deck measurement is 68 1/2" wide by 81 1/4 long.

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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 06:21 PM
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Thank you the bits that I have measure 2 1/4" x 7". Not really sure if the are Henry original or not although I would be surprised if any are. Got lucky and from what I can see I do have all original side board locking metal hardware except for the 2 drop rods.
Hopefully others will chime in.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jnkyrd1
Arthall
Thank you the bits that I have measure 2 1/4" x 7". Not really sure if the are Henry original or not although I would be surprised if any are. Got lucky and from what I can see I do have all original side board locking metal hardware except for the 2 drop rods.
Hopefully others will chime in.
Just be careful. You might be comparing apples to oranges... or at least 48-52 to a 53 and a F2 to an F100.

The hardware for the racks is reproduced and can be found on line. Search for it. I don't know if it is identical to stock but it will work.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 02:03 PM
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5 1/4 HIGH OVER FRAME FRONT AND BACK
3 1/4 OVER HUMP OVER AXLE ABOVE FRAME
85 1/2 LONG
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 06:23 PM
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These sound very similar. I am about 25 miles north of Indy in Atlanta, IN. If you're ever in the area you would be welcome to trace the pattern from the underside of the originals. I am gone for the winter, but will return the first week of May.
 
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These sound very similar. I am about 25 miles north of Indy in Atlanta, IN. If you're ever in the area you would be welcome to trace the pattern from the underside of the originals. I am gone for the winter, but will return the first week of May.
Art
Thank you for the offer but, I am in southeastern Va and don't travel much.
 
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Jeremy, your messaging basket is full. Yes, we have access to Pay Pal. Haven't used it in years hence why it was a first choice. Clear your in box or email or call.
Thanx Phil
 
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