box problem

[spyoptic01]

ok the big problem is i dont have one haha i just got back from iowa to day after making a day trip to the vintage power wagon place there in fairfield and they said they were getting some early next year some would be coming state side from some where in the jungle in asia.... and they were going to be going for like $2200 idk if anyone knows where i could get something sooner or cheeper other wise my dad owns a fiber glass shop we can get a rusted out one and make a fiber glass one if anyone knows anything please let me know thanks

[Gordon Maney]

That bed is comprised of a lot of flat panels with some other construction details. I would urge you to look at fabricating one from steel. I think you would be happier in the long run.

[Kevin Mienke]

There is a guy in Kentucky who makes a good reproduction . His name is Matt Tisdale.

WDX 1st series bed sides $2,000
WDX 1st series fenders shipped $575 a pair
Contact Matt Tisdale 812-453-7625

[Jake]

spyoptic01,
What year is the truck you are working on? I decided to build my own bed for my 56 and had to fabricate the sculpted stake pockets from scratch because I cpould not find any decent pockets from other sources.
If you have the time and skills building your own bed is a great way to go, however if you can buy a new bed for 2000.00 that is a great option as well.

[spyoptic01]

the truck is a 68 flat fender and me and my dad would do it hes been glassing since he was 18 and hes 60 now and still does it every day so we could make a bed strong enough to hold a dance party in i was just trying to see if any one knew of anything else

[ccsammy]

ok the big problem is i dont have one haha i just got back from iowa to day after making a day trip to the vintage power wagon place there in fairfield and they said they were getting some early next year some would be coming state side from some where in the jungle in asia.... and they were going to be going for like $2200 idk if anyone knows where i could get something sooner or cheeper other wise my dad owns a fiber glass shop we can get a rusted out one and make a fiber glass one if anyone knows anything please let me know thanks

I should be stamping new beds this winter. There suppose to be +/- 5000ths to original specs they will be atleast 3000 on a pre deposit deal and 4000 thereafter. It cost a pile to build the tooling and one may never get it back?.

I do have a nice original rust free and nearly perfect 3rd series bed that i'll be selling for 2000 after it's used for measurement specs for the tooling. Thanks Matt

[ccsammy]

There is a guy in Kentucky who makes a good reproduction . His name is Matt Tisdale.

WDX 1st series bed sides $2,000
WDX 1st series fenders shipped $575 a pair
Contact Matt Tisdale 812-453-7625

Thanks kevin, Let me know if you ever need anything.. Matt

[Jake]

I should be stamping new beds this winter. There suppose to be +/- 5000ths to original specs they will be atleast 3000 on a pre deposit deal and 4000 thereafter. It cost a pile to build the tooling and one may never get it back?.

I do have a nice original rust free and nearly perfect 3rd series bed that i'll be selling for 2000 after it's used for measurement specs for the tooling. Thanks Matt

That is really neat to hear that you are planning to stamp out some 3rd series bed sides. Now all we need is some 2nd series bed sides along with some stamped pockets.

[ccsammy]

That is really neat to hear that you are planning to stamp out some 3rd series bed sides. Now all we need is some 2nd series bed sides along with some stamped pockets.

yes, i'm doing those also, but the pockets will have to be formed in halves and tig welded together in the middle. they will be identical but welded. the reason is it takes a progressive die to form the right and the return on the investment would never be.. i hope to do a write up on all this once the tooling is started. Matt

[Steve Pellock]

yes, i'm doing those also, but the pockets will have to be formed in halves and tig welded together in the middle. they will be identical but welded. the reason is it takes a progressive die to form the right and the return on the investment would never be.. i hope to do a write up on all this once the tooling is started. Matt

I sure admire your abilities Matt

[Blaszer]

USBODY.COM They have a bunch of fiberglass parts........No beds listed but I bet they would make one...........Steve

[Jake]

yes, i'm doing those also, but the pockets will have to be formed in halves and tig welded together in the middle. they will be identical but welded. the reason is it takes a progressive die to form the right and the return on the investment would never be.. i hope to do a write up on all this once the tooling is started. Matt

Please do that Matt, write the article and sent in to Gordon I hear he is looking for that type of content.
I would also l;ove to see how you make those pockets, I made mine out of three pieces.

[Bruce]

Check It Out

ok the big problem is i dont have one haha i just got back from iowa to day after making a day trip to the vintage power wagon place there in fairfield and they said they were getting some early next year some would be coming state side from some where in the jungle in asia.... and they were going to be going for like $2200 idk if anyone knows where i could get something sooner or cheeper other wise my dad owns a fiber glass shop we can get a rusted out one and make a fiber glass one if anyone knows anything please let me know thanks

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[willpower]

I should be stamping new beds this winter. There suppose to be +/- 5000ths to original specs they will be atleast 3000 on a pre deposit deal and 4000 thereafter. It cost a pile to build the tooling and one may never get it back?.

I do have a nice original rust free and nearly perfect 3rd series bed that i'll be selling for 2000 after it's used for measurement specs for the tooling. Thanks Matt

Where are you located? Might have an interest in that used bed. Thanks!

[ccsammy]

Where are you located? Might have an interest in that used bed. Thanks!

I'm in western,ky near paducah,,my shop is in burna,ky