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Bob P. 09-25-2010 01:06 PM

Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Can anyone help me with the measurements for the wood in the Model A pickup bed. I have special wood that I want to cut out for my 29 Model A pickup bed. I have looked all over the internet and can't find the size of the wood anywhere. I can only find places to by precut wood kits. The bed that's on my pickup is missing. Thank you, Bob

JTW 09-25-2010 07:50 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

There are some good pictures and measured drawings on pages 14-15 of "Restoring the Model A Pickup" by Mack Hils.

Gary WA 09-26-2010 08:58 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Here you go:)

Afordman31 09-26-2010 10:15 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

I used the drawing that JTW referred to, "Restoring the Model A Pickup" by Mack Hils.
If you have the narrow bed you will be satisfied with this drawing.

Bob P. 09-26-2010 10:52 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Thank you all for this good information. Now I can get busy and cut this bed wood out! IM restoring this 29 pickup for my Daughter and I hope it will be ready for her to drive before the end of the year. The body is at the paint shop now! I just finished rebuilding the transmission this weekend. After I do the bed wood I will do the upholstery! Any idea where I can get Mohair upholstery? Wish me luck. Thanks again for all your help. :)

IrishHills 10-18-2010 08:44 AM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Great info, one other thing, does anyone have the measurment of the saw cut to the edge of the boards, that the metal rails fit into?

Also like to see a pic of your installed wood.. thanks

Afordman31 10-18-2010 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishHills (Post 98608)
Great info, one other thing, does anyone have the measurment of the saw cut to the edge of the boards, that the metal rails fit into?

Also like to see a pic of your installed wood.. thanks

1/8" X 1/8" Deep. These are cut 1/2" to the edge of the cut from the boards edge. See drawing. Hope this helps you.

IrishHills 10-18-2010 07:12 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Thanks fordman... Nice Truck !!!

Brentwood Bob 10-19-2010 06:46 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

Suggust you put a sealer on the wood as soon as you can. white oak likes to rack. I waited several days and had a problem. Bob

Tom from Drippin' 10-20-2010 03:53 PM

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Just FYI .... the center two bed strips are supposed to be attached to the center bed plate with rivets. I found that the "fake" rivets sold by most vendors for the headlight shells look good and are easier to install after everything is painted.

IrishHills 10-20-2010 07:14 PM

Re: Model A pickup bed wood measurements
 

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Originally Posted by Tom from Drippin' (Post 99814)
Just FYI .... the center two bed strips are supposed to be attached to the center bed plate with rivets. I found that the "fake" rivets sold by most vendors for the headlight shells look good and are easier to install after everything is painted.

Good tip Tom, looks like a nice job on your's.


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