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Making a Stovebolt Bed

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Stovebolt Bed

We’ve had quite a few new Gallery additions over the years with some great-looking beds. And we’ve noticed a lot of questions being asked about everything from pillow cases to hospital corners. Well, okay ... bed kits, parts, specific woods, stains, dimensions, materials, mounting tailgates, mounting the bed, and general how to’s.

So, this is the place you can get into those types of discussions. Be sure to check in the Tech Tips section. There are some good tips specifically written regarding various issues with truck bed. Finally, use the Search feature and just type in "bed," you'll be amazed at what you will find -- hopefully, just what you are looking for!

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Thread Title	Replies	Views	Last Post
Legacy Tech Tips from the Back Room by klhansen 10/15/2024 4:48 PM klhansen Replies: 0 Views: 293	0	293	10/15/2024 4:48 PM by klhansen
Bed Strips / Angles by TexasA&M48Truck 09/15/2025 2:52 AM jmoore Replies: 5 Views: 1,278	5	1,278	09/15/2025 2:52 AM by jmoore
1948 Chevy ½ Ton Bed cross sills by TexasA&M48Truck 09/09/2025 2:24 PM TexasA&M48Truck Replies: 5 Views: 579	5	579	09/09/2025 2:24 PM by TexasA&M48Truck
Questions on Building a flatbed by festerhairball 09/08/2025 2:20 AM Otto Skorzeny Replies: 17 Views: 1,710	17	1,710	09/08/2025 2:20 AM by Otto Skorzeny
1946 Chevy 1/2Ton - Bed Strips by UtahYork 09/03/2025 1:37 AM UtahYork Replies: 39 Views: 1,124	39	1,124	09/03/2025 1:37 AM by UtahYork
installed my bed by myself by Mike Burns 08/26/2025 6:23 PM Mike Burns Replies: 5 Views: 574	5	574	08/26/2025 6:23 PM by Mike Burns
Did You Know Your Tailgate Could Do This? by Otto Skorzeny 08/26/2025 12:44 PM MickeyP Replies: 18 Views: 573	18	573	08/26/2025 12:44 PM by MickeyP
Tackling the bed wood by KEVINSKI 08/13/2025 1:42 AM Gdads51 Replies: 22 Views: 1,015	22	1,015	08/13/2025 1:42 AM by Gdads51
Any Experience with Mack Products Bed Parts? by Nick in Manitou 08/09/2025 6:59 AM Fibonachu Replies: 17 Views: 568	17	568	08/09/2025 6:59 AM by Fibonachu
bed installation question by Mike Burns 08/04/2025 3:06 AM Dusty53 Replies: 5 Views: 228	5	228	08/04/2025 3:06 AM by Dusty53
Bolts, rear bed sill ?? by Mike Burns 07/31/2025 3:56 PM Otto Skorzeny Replies: 8 Views: 231	8	231	07/31/2025 3:56 PM by Otto Skorzeny
Bed wood finish by Mike Burns 07/19/2025 1:49 AM 59 fleet Replies: 7 Views: 453	7	453	07/19/2025 1:49 AM by 59 fleet
Original 1948 Thriftmaster 3100 truck bed wood color? by SinisterPerf 07/16/2025 2:38 AM Lightholder's Dad Replies: 6 Views: 254	6	254	07/16/2025 2:38 AM by Lightholder's Dad
bed wood question by Mike Burns 06/30/2025 9:24 PM klhansen Replies: 5 Views: 229	5	229	06/30/2025 9:24 PM by klhansen
1953 Chev 1/2 ton Box Floor by Biermann 06/29/2025 6:01 PM Biermann Replies: 16 Views: 1,007	16	1,007	06/29/2025 6:01 PM by Biermann
bed assembly manual or instructions by Mike Burns 06/27/2025 10:49 PM KEVINSKI Replies: 4 Views: 341	4	341	06/27/2025 10:49 PM by KEVINSKI
1947-51 9 board layout help!! by Derail77 06/25/2025 1:48 AM Derail77 Replies: 8 Views: 344	8	344	06/25/2025 1:48 AM by Derail77
angle strips on bed sides ??? by Mike Burns 06/24/2025 4:18 PM klhansen Replies: 6 Views: 452	6	452	06/24/2025 4:18 PM by klhansen
1957 stepside bed wood 97" by jmoore 06/12/2025 10:40 AM jmoore Replies: 7 Views: 517	7	517	06/12/2025 10:40 AM by jmoore
1947-53 bed with extra hole ? by wingedexpress1 05/31/2025 12:04 PM WICruiser Replies: 3 Views: 413	3	413	05/31/2025 12:04 PM by WICruiser
Alternate sources for bed wood and strips - 1951 Chevy 3100 by Saugus Steve 05/18/2025 1:18 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 7 Views: 645	7	645	05/18/2025 1:18 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
Bed wood by Pick1 05/10/2025 3:21 AM Achipmunk Replies: 9 Views: 1,228	9	1,228	05/10/2025 3:21 AM by Achipmunk
Bed wood thickness by KEVINSKI 05/08/2025 12:50 AM KEVINSKI Replies: 2 Views: 317	2	317	05/08/2025 12:50 AM by KEVINSKI
Building the A.D. bed for my 1953 3100 by Mike Burns 05/01/2025 7:01 PM cmayna Replies: 3 Views: 641	3	641	05/01/2025 7:01 PM by cmayna
bed wood tech tip info by tclederman 04/16/2025 9:34 PM klhansen Replies: 3 Views: 578	3	578	04/16/2025 9:34 PM by klhansen
Bed wood specifications by Mike Burns 04/14/2025 1:09 PM Mike Burns Replies: 2 Views: 557	2	557	04/14/2025 1:09 PM by Mike Burns
Where to buy A.D. bed parts? by Mike Burns 04/13/2025 8:38 PM Mike Burns Replies: 6 Views: 732	6	732	04/13/2025 8:38 PM by Mike Burns
Mar-K Closed? by Steelbee 04/12/2025 5:54 PM Peggy M Replies: 4 Views: 626	4	626	04/12/2025 5:54 PM by Peggy M
1948 GMC 1ton Box Re-build by Biermann 04/02/2025 7:40 PM klhansen Replies: 5 Views: 675	5	675	04/02/2025 7:40 PM by klhansen
Making a stove bolt bed by White_64 03/21/2025 4:03 AM White_64 Replies: 3 Views: 641	3	641	03/21/2025 4:03 AM by White_64
southern yellow pine saw mill for my stake body bed rebuild by Jay R 03/20/2025 1:43 AM JW51 Replies: 16 Views: 1,230	16	1,230	03/20/2025 1:43 AM by JW51
A different bed wood style - home built by Canine man 03/02/2025 6:19 PM Canine man Replies: 6 Views: 575	6	575	03/02/2025 6:19 PM by Canine man
made cap/topper/camper whatever u call it by Skooter 02/28/2025 11:25 PM Skooter Replies: 20 Views: 1,635	20	1,635	02/28/2025 11:25 PM by Skooter
Mounting an Older Bed on a 1941-'46 Chassis? by Nick in Manitou 01/18/2025 7:48 PM TexasJim50 Replies: 35 Views: 2,533	35	2,533	01/18/2025 7:48 PM by TexasJim50
Refinishing original wood by Jim60 01/03/2025 2:04 AM John Milliman Replies: 7 Views: 695	7	695	01/03/2025 2:04 AM by John Milliman
Bedliner options by PastorMatt 11/17/2024 4:55 PM chuck2213 Replies: 8 Views: 1,541	8	1,541	11/17/2024 4:55 PM by chuck2213
Angle Bracket at Sides of Bed Floor...Welded? by Nick in Manitou 09/03/2024 4:19 PM Nick in Manitou Replies: 13 Views: 1,354	13	1,354	09/03/2024 4:19 PM by Nick in Manitou
Home Built/Custom Rear bumpers by CBall 09/03/2024 12:58 AM BC59 Replies: 13 Views: 2,328	13	2,328	09/03/2024 12:58 AM by BC59
How'd the assembly line put a bed together? by 52Carl 08/30/2024 2:27 PM Otto Skorzeny Replies: 11 Views: 1,253	11	1,253	08/30/2024 2:27 PM by Otto Skorzeny
Done with the cab; ready to start the bed: questions begin! by pauld 08/26/2024 2:03 AM pauld Replies: 21 Views: 1,615	21	1,615	08/26/2024 2:03 AM by pauld
Couple of questions on a new bed for my '56 3100 step side by MickeyP 07/30/2024 1:38 AM klhansen Replies: 9 Views: 1,259	9	1,259	07/30/2024 1:38 AM by klhansen

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