The front of that bed is weird! They hinged it with wood? I'm guessing so they could use it as a trailer as I've gotten two beds that were former trailers.
If you get a chance use a '37 bed....they bolt up the same but they are just about 4" longer. The extra length is at the back, the front near the cab is the same. Since they are the same width you can use whichever tailgate you like, the 35-36 is hinged with straps and the 37 uses two small brackets with pins.
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