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toms32 · 12-07-2020, 11:04 AM

I have been looking at some of the reproduction beds and I notice different gauges of the metal for them, Does any one know what the gauge is on the original F-1 bed and what supplier comes close to that original thickness Thanks Tom

Krylon32 · 12-07-2020, 11:13 AM

As for a supplier, Mack Hils in Missouri is the go to place for accurate reproduction beds. Metal thickness and accuracy to detail are above the rest.

Ross F-1 · 12-07-2020, 02:49 PM

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Original is something close to 17 gauge on the sides and front panel.

Check out Mar-K http://www.mar-k.com/
I have always heard excellent experiences with theirs. Very high quality fabrication.

12-07-2020, 11:04 AM	#1
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,214	1951 ford bed info I have been looking at some of the reproduction beds and I notice different gauges of the metal for them, Does any one know what the gauge is on the original F-1 bed and what supplier comes close to that original thickness Thanks Tom

12-07-2020, 11:13 AM	#2
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: 1951 ford bed info As for a supplier, Mack Hils in Missouri is the go to place for accurate reproduction beds. Metal thickness and accuracy to detail are above the rest.

12-07-2020, 02:49 PM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 1951 ford bed info Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Original is something close to 17 gauge on the sides and front panel. Check out Mar-K http://www.mar-k.com/ I have always heard excellent experiences with theirs. Very high quality fabrication. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead