1949 short bed
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If you are talking about the original 6 1/2 foot "Pick-up" box - the one with the raised panels on the sides and rounded stake pockets, the only place you will find one is on another truck.
However, if you are willing to settle for the late 1950-72 box - which is exactly the same but without the raised panels sides and has squared off stake pockets, there are lots of places that make them.
I recommend MAR-K! They are US made and I believe have free shipping. They are great to work with and have a very good technical library to reference online.
MAR-K Classic Truck Parts made in Oklahoma City, USA
However, if you are willing to settle for the late 1950-72 box - which is exactly the same but without the raised panels sides and has squared off stake pockets, there are lots of places that make them.
I recommend MAR-K! They are US made and I believe have free shipping. They are great to work with and have a very good technical library to reference online.
MAR-K Classic Truck Parts made in Oklahoma City, USA
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Good Catch - thanks!
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Are you talking about a new one, or a used one? Used ones are very plentiful, but usually need quite a bit of repair, be it rust or dents or both. I've got one that would resemble that remark I'd be willing to part with. New ones are available from several sources, one of the better ones is in the link below.
https://www.mackhils.com/mack_products/
https://www.mackhils.com/mack_products/
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Just FYI, the 8 FT "Express Box" is 54"
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Humph! The things I do for you!
58 inches from outside edge of the roll to the outside edge of the other roll (measured through the centers of the rolls)
58 inches from outside edge of the roll to the outside edge of the other roll (measured through the centers of the rolls)
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Beautiful! Stay tuned for more info on why I needed the measurement.
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Northern Classic trucks sells both types of boxes, the '48- mid '50 and the mid '50 to '52.
www.northernclassictrucks.com
www.northernclassictrucks.com
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