replacing bed, suggestions?
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Well, I am struggling with the pricing vs value right now.. Came into some extra money that I will put to the bed.. but which one is the problem..
(complete, bed, wood, tailgate, stock strips) all with approx $300 shipping fee in addition.
Pros Pick - $1800
Mar-k - $1800 - 2 week delivery
Sac Vintage Ford $1750
MidFifty - $1650
Dan Carpenter - $1500 - 2 week delivery
Northern Classic Truck - $1100 - 12 week delivery
So, how do you decide when you can't see any of them.
(alho I could drive to Oklahoma City, and see my grandkids too)
Sam
(complete, bed, wood, tailgate, stock strips) all with approx $300 shipping fee in addition.
Pros Pick - $1800
Mar-k - $1800 - 2 week delivery
Sac Vintage Ford $1750
MidFifty - $1650
Dan Carpenter - $1500 - 2 week delivery
Northern Classic Truck - $1100 - 12 week delivery
So, how do you decide when you can't see any of them.
(alho I could drive to Oklahoma City, and see my grandkids too)
Sam
Last edited by sdetweil; May 11, 2006 at 09:09 AM.
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From: Jane Lew, WV
I have to go with a new bed, also. The PO had installed a cut down, later model bed and it's not what I want. I'll probably go with the Northern Classic Truck bed since it's complete and close to home. I have plenty to keep me busy for the 12 weeks while I'm waiting.
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Originally Posted by Bikewrench
I have to go with a new bed, also. The PO had installed a cut down, later model bed and it's not what I want. I'll probably go with the Northern Classic Truck bed since it's complete and close to home. I have plenty to keep me busy for the 12 weeks while I'm waiting.
I have one of these on order, but just checking to see if there is a better/different decision.
Sam
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I have the PP bed and it is the finest, bit I just finished a Mar-K ( for a friend) and it is more for the $$ and a very nice bed. The PP price does not include wood and WOW strips. That is extra so the $1800. 00 is not correct or we would all own the PP. Also, order from a dealer or you will pay through the beak for frt..
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Originally Posted by El Cabron
I have the PP bed and it is the finest, but I just finished a Mar-K ( for a friend) and it is more for the $$ and a very nice bed. The PP price does not include wood and WOW strips. That is extra so the $1800. 00 is not correct or we would all own the PP. Also, order from a dealer or you will pay through the beak for frt..
Note that I said stock strips and wood. But you are right, Bed is 1311, tailgate is 435, Wood is 360 and that doesn't include strips of any kind.
man I wish I had bought one back in 2000 when I bought the truck.
Sam
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From: Durham NC
The economics is definitely in favor of a new bed vs repair unless you are a top bodyman or are building a beater. Straightening both sides of a flat panel is some of the toughest body work you can attempt. I don't have a bed to worry about so I can't provide any input on the best one.
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Originally Posted by sdetweil
So, how do you decide when you can't see any of them.
(alho I could drive to Oklahoma City, and see my grandkids too)
Sam
Last edited by rogerf100; May 13, 2006 at 04:42 PM.
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Originally Posted by rogerf100
Rent or borrow a trailer and come to OKC to save the shipping and crating cost. Let me know when you are in town and I can help you load it up. When I get to the bed stage of my project I plan to use Mar-K. Also we have Classic Auto Parts in OKC that sells a bed but they are higher priced.
My problem is the $475 difference, $675 minus $150 gas(800 miles rt), comparing the delivery included.
$1725+150 vs 1050 +300 = 1875 vs 1350. For that $525 I can buy the tilt hood kit, and a power window kit
1265+460 (bed & tailgate, wood and plain strips) = 1725 (mar-k), 16ga
1050 (bed, tailgate, wood and plain strips) = 1050 (Northern), 14ga
I have the original tailgate, but I don't think I can get it to look as nice as a new one. Has a slight bow, and of course the wear and tear scratches, but no rust.
Now, if someone does a deal at the F100 show next weekend, I'd send money to someone to buy one for me..(delivered of course)..
So, I'd go to $1500 delivered to get a package deal.
Of course I want stainless, no hole strips, and no holes in the wood, and no stake pocket holes. I'll be adding a roll pan on the back too.
Sam
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From: Centrl San Joaquin Valley
I just picked up both sides and the head panel for an F1, '48 vintage from Sac Ford. The pieces are pretty good except for the edges under the flair at the fop of the sides.
When they came out of the brake it looks like they were dropped a little, rounding the edges and the angle of the bend for the flair isn't enough. I'm not sure how to put a little more bend for the entire length of the flair. I'm going to try and put the side panels in a brake but with the raised panel on the sides it makes it hard. I'm going to try and lay something between the edge of the spot to brake and the raised panel. Any suggestions?
Jim
When they came out of the brake it looks like they were dropped a little, rounding the edges and the angle of the bend for the flair isn't enough. I'm not sure how to put a little more bend for the entire length of the flair. I'm going to try and put the side panels in a brake but with the raised panel on the sides it makes it hard. I'm going to try and lay something between the edge of the spot to brake and the raised panel. Any suggestions?
Jim
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From: Pflugerville, tx
I have an option of a Dennis Carpenter bed thru a texas distributor.. I didn't find any references to the bed in a forum search.. (maybe I just don't search well!).. anybody got some info?
I gather Dan is son of Dennis, so one would hope that bed quality would be the same..
Sam
I gather Dan is son of Dennis, so one would hope that bed quality would be the same..
Sam
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From: FLATHEAD VALLEY
I know of a great place online to order a stock 6ft. bed. They sell the beds for 1938-1972 and their price was around 1299.00 for 51 and later. It comes complete with tailgate, wood bed, subframe, strips, well it included everything less the fenders. Their crate is cheeper to, it was only like 50 bucks rather then 75.00. There is some lead time for build, but the price was better and the quality is there.
I have seen the stuff for pro-picks and some other like carpenter and they are poor quality and better for hot rodders then those looking to restore with a stock or near stock look. Most state they sell a complete kit but where is the bed wood or subframe, where is the tailgate??
I got mine for my F-1 at this one place. It was on a truck in 7 weeks and it was just like to stock box when installed.
Let me know if anyone need info. Happy to help!!
I have seen the stuff for pro-picks and some other like carpenter and they are poor quality and better for hot rodders then those looking to restore with a stock or near stock look. Most state they sell a complete kit but where is the bed wood or subframe, where is the tailgate??
I got mine for my F-1 at this one place. It was on a truck in 7 weeks and it was just like to stock box when installed.
Let me know if anyone need info. Happy to help!!
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Originally Posted by MrF-1
I have seen the stuff for pro-picks and some other like carpenter and they are poor quality and better for hot rodders then those looking to restore with a stock or near stock look. Most state they sell a complete kit but where is the bed wood or subframe, where is the tailgate??
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Vern
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From: FLATHEAD VALLEY
Originally Posted by GreatNorthWoods
I can't say much about Carpenter since I have no experience with them and I don't know what Pros-pick bed you looked at but I have seen many and have yet to see one of poor quality. Yes, they may be better suited for rods with the improved hidden hinge tailgate and no chains to scratch your paint job but the stock tailgate is also available along with the bed wood, polished stainless strips, and the subframe pieces. You can buy a completely stock looking bed from Pros-pick if that's what you're looking for. My bed kit included all of that.
Vern
Vern
happy motoring!!