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Karl Wescott · 11-20-2019, 10:19 AM

md8810 pretty much nails it as to the construction and structure of the original bed.

I would NOT use a metal floor under the wood as it would tend to hold moisture. The reason the wood floors last so long is they are able to breath from the bottom and sides.

On addition to the common kits I would consider is to use a pair of angled rub strips (aka 30's Chevy PU) to finish the sides of the floor. Most kits just butt the wood to the side. This would require milling a groove for on the outermost boards.

11-20-2019, 10:19 AM	#11
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289	Re: 1936 Pickup Bed Questions md8810 pretty much nails it as to the construction and structure of the original bed. I would NOT use a metal floor under the wood as it would tend to hold moisture. The reason the wood floors last so long is they are able to breath from the bottom and sides. On addition to the common kits I would consider is to use a pair of angled rub strips (aka 30's Chevy PU) to finish the sides of the floor. Most kits just butt the wood to the side. This would require milling a groove for on the outermost boards.