47-55.1 Need a bed, what are my best options? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Florida5100 · 09-17-2021, 03:20 PM

Back in 87 i bought my first car - a 1950 Chevy pick'em up truck. 5-window, original straight 6, 3-on-the-tree, and bondo. After high school I parked it in my parent's barn.

Now I'm trying to get it back on the road.

Current issue is the bed was rusted/beat-up and bondoed in the early 70s (even had a diamond plate panels welded in as a bed floor) and now could really just use a swap.

Anyone got an opinion on the best (cheapest) way to get an original or original-looking no-rust/no-damage bed on it? I'm kind of hankering for the 54 side-mount spare if I'm going to go to too much trouble.

MD2020 · 09-17-2021, 05:28 PM

Classic parts

**mr48chev** · 09-17-2021, 06:35 PM

One of the guys that I go back and forth with in Florida buys a lot of sheet metal for AD trucks from https://www.npdlink.com/1947-1998-ch...ide-bed-panels He picks them up in Ocala.

That would be a 300 mile one way road trip for you though.

The same guy might have a usable bed that needs a bit of work but takes longer to deal with than he wants to spend. That would be about 270 miles from you.

Florida5100 · 09-17-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

ame guy might have a usable bed that needs a bit of work but takes longer to deal with than he wants to spend. That would be about 270 miles from you.

Contact info? Tho of course, I already have a bed that would take longer than I want to spend, but ...

**mr48chev** · 09-17-2021, 06:58 PM

I'll pm you what I have.

**mongocanfly** · 09-17-2021, 09:31 PM

Hands down...Mar-k.. https://www.mar-k.com/
I wouldnt recommend anybody else..
It may not be the cheapest, but you wont beat the quality
I've bought lots of sheetmetal over the yrs..and they have the best quality stuff I've got my hands on..
Sorry..no fenders though..but I got a new replacement set of those from triplus off ebay.

PDW HOTRODS · 09-17-2021, 09:39 PM

Mar-K, no question. I got a bed from a vendor that was Counter Parts brand and it was terrible. It needed more bodywork than my old original one. I have bought Mar-K and it was great. Many venders don't advertise what brand they sell.

Divine 59 · 09-17-2021, 09:48 PM

I second Mar-K. They are most likely the supplier to the other truck vendors. Why not go to the source? I just ordered bed wood and a tailgate and the other related fixings. Their Labor Day sale ended on 14 September. I saved 20% on a $1300 order It paid the shipping and a little more.

**mongocanfly** · 09-18-2021, 09:14 AM

Divine..I dont think Mar-K subs their stuff to other sellers...
Alot of that other stuff you see is made overseas

MARTINSR · 09-20-2021, 05:31 PM

Yep Mar-K every single thing about them was great. The product quality, the service, the shipping, done deal, Mar-K.

Brian

Florida5100 · 09-23-2021, 04:49 PM

Might end up going original, my dad reminded me I have a fully disassembled 53 3100 in one of the barns and the pics he sent of the bed look pretty straight and rust-free.

I'll look at Mar-K if any of the pieces are missing or shot.

Thanks

MD2020 · 09-23-2021, 05:10 PM

I hear what you guy's are saying about the Mar-k parts.
I got the whole bed with tail gate from Classic parts 3 years ago.
I don't have anything bad to say about what I bought or who made them.
Just saying
If I would have came on here and asked you guy's I'm sure I would have bought the Mar-K

NWA58 · 09-23-2021, 11:58 PM

Would you believe I’ve waited 30 years to build a truck so I could use Mar-K? If you have good parts in the barn, use them, especially if they have good patina. Extremely happy with Mar-K so far and going to start spraying color in the next few days.

mick53 · 09-24-2021, 05:25 PM

I got my new bed from Jim Carter trucks. It's original gauge and still has the stake pockets in it.

**mr48chev** · 09-24-2021, 08:41 PM

Mar-K has discount codes all the time.

mick53 · 09-25-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NWA58

Would you believe I’ve waited 30 years to build a truck so I could use Mar-K? If you have good parts in the barn, use them, especially if they have good patina. Extremely happy with Mar-K so far and going to start spraying color in the next few days.

I understand I bought my truck 40 years ago and started a truck fund 20 years ago. It didn't take long to go through the money because I have gone completely off the rails. I have put off my retirement for 3 years to finance it. I hope I live long enough to finish it.

09-17-2021, 03:20 PM	#1
Florida5100 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 11	Need a bed, what are my best options? Back in 87 i bought my first car - a 1950 Chevy pick'em up truck. 5-window, original straight 6, 3-on-the-tree, and bondo. After high school I parked it in my parent's barn. Now I'm trying to get it back on the road. Current issue is the bed was rusted/beat-up and bondoed in the early 70s (even had a diamond plate panels welded in as a bed floor) and now could really just use a swap. Anyone got an opinion on the best (cheapest) way to get an original or original-looking no-rust/no-damage bed on it? I'm kind of hankering for the 54 side-mount spare if I'm going to go to too much trouble.

09-17-2021, 05:28 PM	#2
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Classic parts

09-17-2021, 06:35 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,648	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? One of the guys that I go back and forth with in Florida buys a lot of sheet metal for AD trucks from https://www.npdlink.com/1947-1998-ch...ide-bed-panels He picks them up in Ocala. That would be a 300 mile one way road trip for you though. The same guy might have a usable bed that needs a bit of work but takes longer to deal with than he wants to spend. That would be about 270 miles from you. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-17-2021, 06:58 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,648	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? I'll pm you what I have. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-17-2021, 09:31 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Hands down...Mar-k.. https://www.mar-k.com/ I wouldnt recommend anybody else.. It may not be the cheapest, but you wont beat the quality I've bought lots of sheetmetal over the yrs..and they have the best quality stuff I've got my hands on.. Sorry..no fenders though..but I got a new replacement set of those from triplus off ebay. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-17-2021, 09:39 PM	#7
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Mar-K, no question. I got a bed from a vendor that was Counter Parts brand and it was terrible. It needed more bodywork than my old original one. I have bought Mar-K and it was great. Many venders don't advertise what brand they sell.

09-17-2021, 09:48 PM	#8
Divine 59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 307	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? I second Mar-K. They are most likely the supplier to the other truck vendors. Why not go to the source? I just ordered bed wood and a tailgate and the other related fixings. Their Labor Day sale ended on 14 September. I saved 20% on a $1300 order It paid the shipping and a little more. __________________ My Build Thread http://s95.photobucket.com/user/drop...?sort=3&page=1

09-18-2021, 09:14 AM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Divine..I dont think Mar-K subs their stuff to other sellers... Alot of that other stuff you see is made overseas __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-20-2021, 05:31 PM	#10
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Yep Mar-K every single thing about them was great. The product quality, the service, the shipping, done deal, Mar-K. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-23-2021, 04:49 PM	#11
Florida5100 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 11	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Might end up going original, my dad reminded me I have a fully disassembled 53 3100 in one of the barns and the pics he sent of the bed look pretty straight and rust-free. I'll look at Mar-K if any of the pieces are missing or shot. Thanks __________________ 1950 3100 purchased in 1987 (first car). Parked in 1991 Completed 6/23: Blueprint 350 SBC / T5, 10-bolt Heidts SuperRide II / 4-link / coil-overs / Wilwood disc 47-style gas tank / 54-style side spare / vintage Fulton On the road again ...

09-23-2021, 05:10 PM	#12
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? I hear what you guy's are saying about the Mar-k parts. I got the whole bed with tail gate from Classic parts 3 years ago. I don't have anything bad to say about what I bought or who made them. Just saying If I would have came on here and asked you guy's I'm sure I would have bought the Mar-K

09-23-2021, 11:58 PM	#13
NWA58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bentonville Posts: 60	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Would you believe I’ve waited 30 years to build a truck so I could use Mar-K? If you have good parts in the barn, use them, especially if they have good patina. Extremely happy with Mar-K so far and going to start spraying color in the next few days.

09-24-2021, 05:25 PM	#14
mick53 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Warsaw IN Posts: 897	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? I got my new bed from Jim Carter trucks. It's original gauge and still has the stake pockets in it.

09-24-2021, 08:41 PM	#15
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,648	Re: Need a bed, what are my best options? Mar-K has discount codes all the time. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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