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train2 · 03-01-2019, 01:37 PM

Has anyone replaced their bed assembly on a 48-50f1? I am looking for a new period correct entire bed and fenders,brand new.I have looked ate Dennis carpenter,Lmc,and alot of eBay listings.Some offer 19 gauge steel I never heard of.What suppliers have you purchased beds from that are acceptable? My bed is not original,alot of rust,any help would be great.

rotorwrench · 03-01-2019, 03:09 PM

Try Mack Hils. Here's a link. http://mack-products.com/. I'm not sure if they assemble them though. Folks have complained about no instructions. I figure if a person has an old crapped out bed then they at least have one to go by for assembly. Ford used the same basic bed for a long time on 1/2 ton commercials & F1s. Fenders are another critter though. They would likely be stamped by someone else

Joe31 · 03-02-2019, 09:13 AM

Mid West Early Ford in Springfield OH. They are excellent quality

TJ · 03-02-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe31

Mid West Early Ford in Springfield OH. They are excellent quality

I think Midwest got their equipment/dies from Northern Classic Truck which made some excellent beds.

sidevalve8ba · 03-02-2019, 01:15 PM

The Mack Hils beds are very good quality and they are available
either knocked down or assembled. The knocked down version does not come with any assembly directions however.

Krylon32 · 03-02-2019, 03:33 PM

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Another vote for Mack Hils. I recommend buying it assembled. They assemble them just like a stock box and the quality is excellent.

03-01-2019, 01:37 PM	#1
train2 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: myrtle beach Posts: 62	48 ford f1 complete bed replacement Has anyone replaced their bed assembly on a 48-50f1? I am looking for a new period correct entire bed and fenders,brand new.I have looked ate Dennis carpenter,Lmc,and alot of eBay listings.Some offer 19 gauge steel I never heard of.What suppliers have you purchased beds from that are acceptable? My bed is not original,alot of rust,any help would be great.

03-01-2019, 03:09 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 48 ford f1 complete bed replacement Try Mack Hils. Here's a link. http://mack-products.com/. I'm not sure if they assemble them though. Folks have complained about no instructions. I figure if a person has an old crapped out bed then they at least have one to go by for assembly. Ford used the same basic bed for a long time on 1/2 ton commercials & F1s. Fenders are another critter though. They would likely be stamped by someone else Last edited by rotorwrench; 03-01-2019 at 03:14 PM.

03-02-2019, 09:13 AM	#3
Joe31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Port Jervis/Greenville Posts: 208	Re: 48 ford f1 complete bed replacement Mid West Early Ford in Springfield OH. They are excellent quality

03-02-2019, 01:15 PM	#5
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: 48 ford f1 complete bed replacement The Mack Hils beds are very good quality and they are available either knocked down or assembled. The knocked down version does not come with any assembly directions however.

03-02-2019, 03:33 PM	#6
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,482	Re: 48 ford f1 complete bed replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another vote for Mack Hils. I recommend buying it assembled. They assemble them just like a stock box and the quality is excellent.