If you are going to call your 1948 Ford F1 Australian, you will need to find an Australian Pick-up Bed. This restored 1949 Australian Freighter has the style of pickup beds fitted to all Australian assembled Pick-ups. Notice that they are the same width as the bodies. They are also taller than what was offered in the USA. You can fit a lot into these local beds. This style of wide pick-up bed was the only one available here and was used until 1964. In 1965, the new Styleside Bed was first offered here on the 1965 Ford F100, and the wide pickup bed was finally discontinued after many years of good service. Only the fenders were changed in 1953. These rear fenders were imported and trimmed down on the inside to accept the wider bed.