a little bed help
 

i have a 1953 bed on what i believe is a 54 frame. the bed always sat high. there is a gap between the running board splash apron and bedside of about 2 inches. i pulled the bed to undercoat it and im wondering what i need to do to get it to fit correctly. anyone know?

Re: a little bed help
 

probably need to post a couple of pics. before and after the bed removal would be good if you have some

Re: a little bed help
 

You need 47/53 splash aprons for the 53 or earler bed. The 54 splash aprons are 2 inches shorter

My 48 has been on a 54 frame since August 89. The primary difference between 54 and earler frames is that the hump over the rear axle is a lot flatter and won't let you lower the truck that much without a notch.

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Note the height of the qpron on this yellow truck and then look at the one on Hogfarm's 54 and how much shorter it is to make up for the lower bedsides.

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I should have moved those chairs to get a side shot that day.
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Re: a little bed help
 

i didnt know the splash aprons were different. i bet thats my issue. thanks

Re: a little bed help
 

mr48 could probably put one of these trucks together in his sleep,lol.

Re: a little bed help
 

I cheated, I have seen the question several times before.