1954 3600 Need OEM bed anyone make new

[veener88]

We were lucky and found a 1954 Chevy 3600 that had the cab all fully restored and frame all it needs is the engine pulled and painted and a new head gasket (small coolant leak when engine gets up to temp) and we have to get a new seat in it. The one thing that it did not come with is a bed. I know this is a 1.5 year model with the bed. We want to bring this truck back to OEM and the bed sides are being a real pain in the butt. I am just wondering does anyone know of a good supplier new or used ones. Most of the new ones make I find are missing the lines inside the wheel well inside of the bed.

I was able to find a set of fenders rust free and a few small dents in IN so far. I know the tail gate, floor, and front of the bed I can get with out issues. I would just like this truck to look like it did off the dealer lot.

Thanks for any help on this

[JIMBO59]

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[Daniel U]

My '54 started out it's life as a 5 window longbed 3600. It's now a short bed, but I got lucky. My mom's '54 5 window was short and she wanted a long one. So we just swapped. As far as I know, all of the aftermarket ones loose the stamping lines you are mentioning. I've always liked the '54 grille better myself, but no one(that I'm aware of) sells the aftermarket metal for them either. I also realized the grille isn't the only year specific part!(Cab interior,windshield,hood emblem,chassis,tailgate,etc.) My email is dumphy180@hotmail.com If I can help you at all, I'd be more than willing. I just spent almost 3k having my '54 gauges rebuilt with 12volt stuff and set up to work with my 700R4 transmission. I originally wanted to restore mine to OEM specs, but (after driving it for 3 years with the gas tank inside the cab, rigid straight axels, leaf suspension, high gears and 4 wheel drum brakes)decided a functional truck is what I really wanted. I still want to keep the exterior mods to a minimum, but the power train is all updated with 4 wheel disc brakes to stop it. Check out my build thread below. P.S. my mom is looking for a longbed chassis.

[krue]

Sorry for raining on the parade, but buying and selling is permitted only on the parts board.

[Daniel U]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-...spagenameZWDVW
Bingo! Hope this helps! They are hard to come by.... I don't vouch for this seller or even know him, just surfing for my truck parts.
OOOOPS! Sorry KRUE.

[veener88]

Thanks Daniel U. I did not see your post till today. Might be lucky it did not sell. I am just checking to make sure it is the right size since the 3600 has the longer bed then the 3100.

BTW JIMBO59 not sure what you posted but if you can PM me with what you posted if you have any info for me please do.

Thanks,

[Daniel U]

Yeah, on closer exam, looks like a sb. My mom is looking for a lb chassis. If you come across one, let me know. I cut mine to make a trailer