DIFFICULT BED DECISION...NEED HELP?
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I would want to know from any supplier where their beds come from. If they get them from Hils, or Mar-K, or whoever, the real way to compare price is knowing you're looking at the same apples, and don't have an orange slipped in. ;-)
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I go by gauge of the steel....quality of the welds, and how straight the parts are made.
I am still thinking of mwearlyford.......and Tacson says to talk to HOTRODS and that I will do tomorrow.
Tacson looked the beds over in Moultrie.....and if they are good enough for him.....good enough for me ,for sure!!!! He is a particular dude....LOL just kidding!!
Bill
I am still thinking of mwearlyford.......and Tacson says to talk to HOTRODS and that I will do tomorrow.
Tacson looked the beds over in Moultrie.....and if they are good enough for him.....good enough for me ,for sure!!!! He is a particular dude....LOL just kidding!!
Bill
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The only body work that mine (MW Fords) required is to fill in the little divots from the spot welds. I looked at Hot Rod's yesterday and it seems to have the same divots in pretty much the same places. When putting on the roll pan, I had to remove the rear lower rectangular pieces (9" by 6") of metal from the bed sides, but after that, I welded it into place and it fit perfectly. The only other issue is that these have holes in the stake pockets for hanging the tailgate chain which is great if you're going to use chains. I'm not. Rather than trying to weld the hole shut, I'm just going to fill it with a carriage bolt for a smoother appearance. Hot Rod's doesn't have these holes.
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From: new carlisle ohio
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I have recieved several emails from my customers who saw your post and encouraged me to contack you. Beacuse you and I both are in Ohio. I also noticed several other posts concerning other bed companies and issues. I have sold all the other brands except the foreign import. I sell beds for Ford trucks and will be in Columbus this weekend with beds, and beds on display at the All Ford Swap Meet. We carry several different styles of beds for 1/2 ton Ford trucks with 6 1/2 ft beds. Our beds are made by Dan Carpenter himself. Not at a stamping plant, all other use stamping plants outside their business. Fill free to contact me.
I have recieved several emails from my customers who saw your post and encouraged me to contack you. Beacuse you and I both are in Ohio. I also noticed several other posts concerning other bed companies and issues. I have sold all the other brands except the foreign import. I sell beds for Ford trucks and will be in Columbus this weekend with beds, and beds on display at the All Ford Swap Meet. We carry several different styles of beds for 1/2 ton Ford trucks with 6 1/2 ft beds. Our beds are made by Dan Carpenter himself. Not at a stamping plant, all other use stamping plants outside their business. Fill free to contact me.
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Just spoke to Rod from HOTROD'S and what a great guy....and just found out a cousin to my wife.....go figure.....no wonder she loves these old trucks...it is in her blood!!
Great deal and will listen to TACSON all the time now...lol
Bill
Great deal and will listen to TACSON all the time now...lol
Bill
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Thanks to all the vendors to listening to me and my demands.
I am real pleased with HOTRODS in New Carlisle,and he will get my business.
MIDWESTEARLYFORD is a great place also....and 2nd on my list.
Bill
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I am real pleased with HOTRODS in New Carlisle,and he will get my business.
MIDWESTEARLYFORD is a great place also....and 2nd on my list.
Bill
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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