On my '49 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton the part in the picture was under the bed and attached to an angle iron brace spanning between the frame members. It is obviously cut off. What function did it serve and what is it called?

best regards,
Joe
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'49 3100 "Sweet Caroline" because the truck has fabulous curves .... like Caroline!