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

[tranzamwayno]

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?