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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Hey guys doing body work on my 1978 F150 shortbed the bed is in pretty good shape but the very last bed brace is so busted with rust I really can't do anything but cut it out. I would like to fab a new brace or buy one. Needless to say I can't find deminsions or a brace can anyone help or have any exp with this.



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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dillon Yoder
Hey guys doing body work on my 1978 F150 shortbed the bed is in pretty good shape but the very last bed brace is so busted with rust I really can't do anything but cut it out. I would like to fab a new brace or buy one. Needless to say I can't find deminsions or a brace can anyone help or have any exp with this.
Bed brace?

Please clarify. Do you mean a bed crossmembers? Like a U-channel?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Yes the crossmember where it meets the frame is gone from rust makes the bed sit lop side.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 12:34 AM
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Well "HIO SILVER" you got me a answer just by being more clear on google thank you very much. There are "crossmembers" on the web for sale.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 12:42 AM
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Well "HIO SILVER" you got me a answer just by being more clear on google thank you very much. There are "crossmembers" on the web for sale.
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