just got a 1941 chevy 1/2 ton with no bed
 

what can i do for a short bed for my new baby. (not buy new). i read somewhere that 47-55 truck beds are wider but same length. chev of the 40s says 37-53 beds are same. a/d are 50" wide on the inside i read. 41 are 48.5 i read, can anyone confirm?

i can get a used 53 shortbed for $300 in decent shape, if its wider i'm assuming 3/4"(?) on each side wont mess with the running board/fender/cab alignment and it looks the same as a 41 bed???? wont look to big for the cab?

Re: just got a 1941 chevy 1/2 ton with no bed
 

Anyone !!

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1941 48.5 x 78
1953 50x78-1/8

per GM

http://gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-...olet-Truck.pdf

http://gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-...olet-Truck.pdf

Re: just got a 1941 chevy 1/2 ton with no bed
 

thanx, hopefully the advance design bed will be just fine on the 41

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just a cab and front end but real clean

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Now you're just showing off, dude. I will TRADE you so you don't have to even worry about it. That truck is very nice without the bed. :cong:

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We ordered a whole bed from Mar-k I hope it is the right one !
They said it was for a 46, now that Dave gave us the numbers I will take some measurments

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very interested in how your bed from mar k turns out. keep us posted! thanx

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I have bought other beds (53 &52) from them, and other parts as well and there products and service are excellent

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Nice rear fenders are hard to come by reasonably priced. Good looking truck

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Nice score...looks super clean

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Great start! Looking forward to more pics.

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found some rear fenders and running boards

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Are they steel?

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yes good old steel. now just gotta figure out all i need. can't believe how much window cranks are. what do you all do with the small battery compartment in the floor? enlarge it, or move the battery some place?

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got the seat redone.

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If you are not in a big hurry we may have a whole lot of extra parts left over after the build as I have noticed some duplicate parts, but I am not sure about the window cranks. If we put in electric windows I will let you know

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solid axle, that would be great