The Ford Barn

russcc · 10-11-2018, 06:49 PM

Bob Jones from DC NOS told me that someone fabricates replicas of early Ford pickup truck beds & tailgates. Looking for a bed for a '37 pickup daily driver, nothing fancy. Ran into a '36 bed in Hershey, which I was told was similar to a '37 Any suggestions ? Thank you Fordbarners.

Flathead Fever · 10-11-2018, 07:04 PM

Try Macs. They have complete reproduction Ford beds and all the parts to restore them.

https://www.macsautoparts.com/early_...&q=bed&x=0&y=0

Lawson Cox · 10-11-2018, 07:24 PM

Mac Hils, Moberly , mo

Krylon32 · 10-11-2018, 07:33 PM

I got my 32 bed from Mac Hils in Missouri and the quality was excellent, just like the original.

DavidG · 10-11-2018, 10:36 PM

Macs does not make its truck sheet metal offerings whereas Mack Hils makes their own and have been doing so for several decades. They (Mack Hils) have an excellent reputation.

oldandtired · 10-12-2018, 06:27 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

The 36 bed is not the same as the 37 bed, it is shorter.

russcc · 10-12-2018, 06:45 AM

Thank you all. Are the parts that Macs auto sells made by Mack Hils in MO, or are they imported junk ? Mack Hils looks like a first class operation. They are an OEM supplier, with a mfg. standards system, and they are made in the USA. You can't beat that.

Karl Wescott · 10-12-2018, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russcc

Thank you all. Are the parts that Macs auto sells made by Mack Hils in MO, or are they imported junk ? Mack Hils looks like a first class operation. They are an OEM supplier, with a mfg. standards system, and they are made in the USA. You can't beat that.

With Mac's (Eckler's) you have to know the specific part and vendor. On some items they have chosen to carry the cheapest stuff regardless of quality, on others the best regardless of price.

Likely on the bed parts it is Mack Hills, as there are no other manufacturers for the 1935-37 bed parts I am aware of.

10-11-2018, 06:49 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Pickup truck bed fabricator Bob Jones from DC NOS told me that someone fabricates replicas of early Ford pickup truck beds & tailgates. Looking for a bed for a '37 pickup daily driver, nothing fancy. Ran into a '36 bed in Hershey, which I was told was similar to a '37 Any suggestions ? Thank you Fordbarners.

10-11-2018, 07:04 PM	#2
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,094	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator Try Macs. They have complete reproduction Ford beds and all the parts to restore them. https://www.macsautoparts.com/early_...&q=bed&x=0&y=0

10-11-2018, 07:24 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator Mac Hils, Moberly , mo __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

10-11-2018, 07:33 PM	#4
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,469	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator I got my 32 bed from Mac Hils in Missouri and the quality was excellent, just like the original.

10-11-2018, 10:36 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator Macs does not make its truck sheet metal offerings whereas Mack Hils makes their own and have been doing so for several decades. They (Mack Hils) have an excellent reputation.

10-12-2018, 06:27 AM	#6
oldandtired Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edgefield, SC Posts: 810	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 36 bed is not the same as the 37 bed, it is shorter.

10-12-2018, 06:45 AM	#7
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Pickup truck bed fabricator Thank you all. Are the parts that Macs auto sells made by Mack Hils in MO, or are they imported junk ? Mack Hils looks like a first class operation. They are an OEM supplier, with a mfg. standards system, and they are made in the USA. You can't beat that.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode