I just cannot find a decent 1940 bed. I have started a ground up rebuild on mine. and so far the frames done,running gear is in place and rebuilt engine has been started and run at least 20 minutes to get running temp.
Also the cab is sandblasted and bare/primed. But is bolted down. I have been thinking about the bed,which I do not have. And it seems like nice ones are few and far between. So I came up with a idea. why not build one out of new sheetmetal. I know the sides will be smooth without the indention like the real ones. But thats ok. Lucky me my uncle has a sheetmetal shop, with a brake and shear. Although he does not build truck beds. I am sure I can talk him into it. Thats what nice uncles are for. But before I start. I need one main thing. The size of the bed. Like the inside floor length and width. The total height of the sides and from the floor inside up. without the top angle. What I will do about the top bedside angle is get the width and angle of it. Then bend it. For the rounded top,I figured I would get some pipe the same size as the orginal and weld and smooth it out so it will be hard to tell its pipe not a round bend. Sorry for this being so long. But by chance does any of you know any of the measurements ? It sure would be he helpful. I was thinking they made a 6ft and a 8 ft bed. This is a little 1/2 ton so I rather it bed the shorter one. Like 6ft. O I forgot, I can get the side stakes from Bob Drake I think. It might not be totally correct, but it will look good. It will never be a orginal anyway. Very few are now days.
THANKS GUYS !

 

Check out Northern Classic Ford Truck Parts and Repair Panels for your classic truck at Northern Classic Trucks
I saw their beds at a car show last fall and can say that they seem to be very well built. They also sell pretty much all the pieces as well. Dennis Carpenter might have some stuff as well and check MAC's to.

 

get a beadroller and you CAN duplicate the side panels
Beware of the parts from Macks Trucks.
One guy told me his floor was not square and the stakepocket I bought had several deviations from the originals and Mack told a fancy story when I asked about it

 

THANKS A LOT !

 

I have 9 or so 1940 pickups and find beds easily in Texas and Arkansas.
Where are you jenny?

 

Texas banned. Yes I found some rusted ones. I am also looking for some good 1937-38
Ford car sheetmetal. Fenders,hood,running boards and etc. What do you have ?

 

What is your definition of 'good'?

Some folks will only accept perfect, good as new.

Some guys can fix anything

 

I have a 37/8 left front fender sitting by the path where I look at it every time I pass.
It has the inner fender and the small brace

I have no need for it but
It has a huge dent in the top
that speaks to me

The dent says, "You can fix this.
You know you can.
You WANT to fix this dent."

but I am busy doing other things.
I need to put this fender some place it will stop begging me to fix it.
Because if I fix it then what?
I dont have a car for it.

it sure would be fun to fix that dent and paint it purty so that no one would ever know it had been damaged

 

1. Well "Banned" I happen to live in Texas between Houston and Austin. A place called Jeddo Tx. And yes there are a few 1940 ford trucks and beds there on trucks guys are driving. Also I have see a few in old junk yards. But the ones I seen were covered with rust and weeds growing up throught them. I like to get a nice one or even just a nice tailgate. But have yet found one. I am building a street truck,not a rat rod. Also I am looking for a 1937 or 1938 ford "CAR" sheetmetal. Like fenders,running board,hood and etc. So you said you had some. So just to let you know,If there not bad and you would sell any,let me know. Like what you have,how much and what they look like? Mostlikey if you have a junk yard in Texas I been there. I have been south and all the way up in the panhandle.Sorry for reasons guys should know. I dont give out my phone number. But you can send me a email on what you have and a few attachment pictures would be great ! Or if you know of anyone or any place that might have one,send me some contact info. OK ! Bye for now ! jennysford@gmail.com

 

You have not answered my question.

**What is your definition of 'good'?

Some folks will only accept perfect, good as new.

Some guys can fix anything **

I'm guessing you want perfect, so buy a new bed from Macks Products.

Your statement about your phone number is offensive.

I asked where you were because it matters. If you live in New York City, yes you will not find a bed, but if you are in Texas, its too easy.
Ever heard of Pate?

 

Anybody know where I can get a pair of 40-41 Ford Truck rear fenders in decent shape. Not perfect but workable the fenders I have are ripping and pretty bad. Any help please let me know. Getting ready for paint soon and do not want to use glass fenders.

Thank you Dave.

 

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/mryan/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.png[/IMG]hi,
does anyone have an assembly manual or instructions, pics on how to install the wood bed?

have a one ton, 8 ft bed, wider than normal 1/2 ton.

thanks,
mpr

 

Jenny, check your email, if still looking.

Dave

 

where can i find bed for 40 pu 1/2 t

 

The most realistic way to get a good bed is to purchase a new reproduction. Factory beds in good condition were so hard to find 50 years ago that reproduction started then. Availability of good original beds hasn't gotten better since then.
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