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wrndln · 09-09-2015, 12:54 PM

There is a pickup bed listed on eBay currently. I downloaded one of the pictures from the listing. I have never seen a bed quite like this one. I looks like a regular model A pickup bed, but the lower rails have outward bulges under where the fenders are located. I have two beds and both have totally straight lower rails. I can't remember ever seeing a bed with these bulges in the lower rails. Can anyone explain when the bed in the picture was used? The link to the listing is shown below.
Rusty

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171925220834...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Randy in ca · 09-09-2015, 02:16 PM

Rusty, I know nothing about pickup beds, but just to clarify, are these the bulges you're wondering about? (in the subframe/subchannel). Similar to those found on the steel car subframes. (Picture from the same auction).

wrndln · 09-09-2015, 02:25 PM

Randy,
Yes, my 2 beds don't have these bulges. Your pictures looks like it came from the same listing. Maybe the bed is an early style used when they first came out.
Rusty Nelson

1931 flamingo · 09-09-2015, 03:18 PM

Is there a picture of tailgate area?? Any dimensions??
Paul in CT

Fullraceflathead · 09-09-2015, 03:40 PM

I'll check my '28 Roadster Pick up when I get home.
Maybe it's a Model T bed???
I know mine does Not have those outer Tie Down Hooks on it.

Bob C · 09-09-2015, 03:42 PM

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There are also no holes for the teacup tail light bracket.

Bob

Pickupman · 09-09-2015, 04:10 PM

It's a Model A Bed, period. I believe it's the earliest bed that was used on the early roadster pickups. These type of beds set on top of metal sub rails and did not utilize the wooden sub rails that were used in later production. I can't find my pictures at this time. Charles Reese who is a member on here has this type of bed on his early roadster pickup.

wrndln · 09-09-2015, 05:29 PM

Pickupman,
I think you are probably correct. Charles Reese is restoring a early 28 open pickup and he said his bed was like the one in the picture (eBay). He had an explanation similar to yours about no wooden sills on early pickups.
Rusty Nelson

Rowdy · 09-09-2015, 08:48 PM

The early bed was 1/2" longer than the later ones also. Measurements can be found in the JS. Rod

09-09-2015, 02:25 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Pickup bed ID Randy, Yes, my 2 beds don't have these bulges. Your pictures looks like it came from the same listing. Maybe the bed is an early style used when they first came out. Rusty Nelson Last edited by wrndln; 09-09-2015 at 02:50 PM.

09-09-2015, 03:18 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Pickup bed ID Is there a picture of tailgate area?? Any dimensions?? Paul in CT

09-09-2015, 03:40 PM	#5
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Re: Pickup bed ID I'll check my '28 Roadster Pick up when I get home. Maybe it's a Model T bed??? I know mine does Not have those outer Tie Down Hooks on it. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

09-09-2015, 03:42 PM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,748	Re: Pickup bed ID Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are also no holes for the teacup tail light bracket. Bob

09-09-2015, 04:10 PM	#7
Pickupman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 444	Re: Pickup bed ID It's a Model A Bed, period. I believe it's the earliest bed that was used on the early roadster pickups. These type of beds set on top of metal sub rails and did not utilize the wooden sub rails that were used in later production. I can't find my pictures at this time. Charles Reese who is a member on here has this type of bed on his early roadster pickup.

09-09-2015, 05:29 PM	#8
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Pickup bed ID Pickupman, I think you are probably correct. Charles Reese is restoring a early 28 open pickup and he said his bed was like the one in the picture (eBay). He had an explanation similar to yours about no wooden sills on early pickups. Rusty Nelson

09-09-2015, 08:48 PM	#9
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Pickup bed ID The early bed was 1/2" longer than the later ones also. Measurements can be found in the JS. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!