what's a step side bed worth??
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From: Brentwood, TN
I believe that this bed is the same as the 53-56 with the exception of the fender hole placement...fenders mount higher on the later years. I have a pair of sides and a tailgate that I would let go for $200...shipping/crating would be pricey though.
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From: Tucson, AZ
I would suggest you check what a replacement bed from Mack or another manufacturer would cost. Then figure at between 50-70% of that cost. Leave out shipping and taxes and the bed wood. Also check the dreaded eBay and then discount the price from there. The other members will chime in and give their perspectives. It will also depend on the condition of the bed. Ignore the condition of the wood and the bed strips and concentrate on the amount of rust in the metal.
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A new, made in the USA, MAR-K metal parts kit for the 57-60 Ford is $1265.25. This includes bed sides, front bed panel, 3 cross sills, rear sill, bed wood sill, tailgate, chains, hinges and hardware, all in steel. Does not include wood bed kit for the floor.
Bed parts are basically the same from 53-60 except for the bed sides on the 57-60 which are different from 53-56 bed sides.
Hope that helps.
Bed parts are basically the same from 53-60 except for the bed sides on the 57-60 which are different from 53-56 bed sides.
Hope that helps.
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From: springfield il
how cool it is to see sponsors answering the questions . i am much more apt to buy from someone who associates with us , and the price info was good as i'm debating on whether to cut my long bed or buy a new one .
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From: Davis, Ca
Used bed, two sides and front $100. If they need much body work it can cost more than new parts. Fronts usualy have to be replaced because the metal is stretch and tail gates are shot or cost more than the whole bed. Lots of folks don't want to bother fixing up used beds.
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From: Oklahoma City
Just to let you know, those prices are for the short bed sides. We don't make any Ford long bed sides at this time, and I don't know of anyone right now who does.
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Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech
Just to let you know, those prices are for the short bed sides. We don't make any Ford long bed sides at this time, and I don't know of anyone right now who does.
We try to answer as many questions as we can! If you have a specific question you can also email us directly. webmaster@mar-k.com
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That MAR-K kit didn't include fenders, did it?
USBODY.COM shows some in fiberglass:
53-79 Stepside Fenders pr. FFTF-53 $ 678
If the stepside beds are basically the same up until the 1970's, there should be a lot to choose from in the wrecking yards.
USBODY.COM shows some in fiberglass:
53-79 Stepside Fenders pr. FFTF-53 $ 678
If the stepside beds are basically the same up until the 1970's, there should be a lot to choose from in the wrecking yards.
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From: Oklahoma City
Originally Posted by angus
That MAR-K kit didn't include fenders, did it?
USBODY.COM shows some in fiberglass:
53-79 Stepside Fenders pr. FFTF-53 $ 678
If the stepside beds are basically the same up until the 1970's, there should be a lot to choose from in the wrecking yards.
USBODY.COM shows some in fiberglass:
53-79 Stepside Fenders pr. FFTF-53 $ 678
If the stepside beds are basically the same up until the 1970's, there should be a lot to choose from in the wrecking yards.
The following parts are good from 51-72:
front bed panel
rear cross sill
from 53-72:
tailgate
Cross sills only go to 1960 because of the hole patterns.
Bed Sides are even more year series specific than that due to the hole patterns.
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Thanks for all the great input guys. And a BIG thanks out to MAR-Ktech. It is really nice to see a sponcer chiming in and talking with us.
Black58- I'm out near DeKalb
And a question for MAR-K do you guys have a showroom in OKC??? can we stop in and pick up parts??
Black58- I'm out near DeKalb
And a question for MAR-K do you guys have a showroom in OKC??? can we stop in and pick up parts??
Tuned
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From: ELLICOTT CITY, MD. USA
Don't cut that 8 foot bed!! They are hard to come by. If you have the whole bed, you could probably sellit to an 8 footer who needs one. Just FYI the 8 foot bed is taller and wider as well as longer. That means the tail gate and the front panel are taller and wider. also the bed rails and rear sill are wider. I ended up buying a near whole truck just for the bed because the PO cut mine Knowing what I know now, I would really think twice before cutting an 8 foot bed.
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From: Oklahoma City
Originally Posted by sparky30_06
Thanks for all the great input guys. And a BIG thanks out to MAR-Ktech. It is really nice to see a sponcer chiming in and talking with us.
Black58- I'm out near DeKalb
And a question for MAR-K do you guys have a showroom in OKC??? can we stop in and pick up parts??
Black58- I'm out near DeKalb
And a question for MAR-K do you guys have a showroom in OKC??? can we stop in and pick up parts??
Yes we have a showroom. Although really, we are a manufacturing facility. Our showroom is small with one bed put together inside. Most people come expecting a great big showroom. We put most of our efforts into making the parts and have two large buildings for that. You can see a little of the place at this link: http://www.mar-k.com/plant_tour.html
However, you are welcome to come and pick up parts there anytime. We ask that you call first so we can have the parts pulled and available when you get here. If you want to SEE the parts first, that's OK too. We pull parts for people to look at all the time. Most people like what they see and buy it!
Thanks for letting us be a part of the community! It's been great seeing all the posts.
Last edited by MAR-Ktech; May 3, 2007 at 11:54 AM.
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From: springfield il
fowl 1 yep i know if you were talkin' to me , that the 8 footer is wider and bigger . it looks proportionately better than the regular 1/2 ton bed and as i keep saying im on a budget ., so i use what i have . my 55 was a one ton prior to now as such we have the 8 foot bed . i'd trade it maybe for a 1/2 ton shorty if someone in my area was interested and they were in equivalent shape .