1952 GMC Bed???????????

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I'm just about done with the bodywork on the cab. So I started looking at the bed and now I'm depressed. The side are not rusted through but they are very pitted and the tailgate is rough. I see there are new bedsides available but they are pretty high priced (400.00 each w/o frt.). What other options are there? Anybody tried going to fab shop to have them made? Anybody have some good used sides? I was looking at recessed tailgates that are embossed with GMC but the spot welds are rough. Is that normal or are there better brands to use? Any advice would be helpful. Thank.