Thanks Spanky!!! I should be able to make that missing rod and spring for it with the pics and drawing. Does the top of the big "C" spring have a "hook" that goes into a hole at the top of the catch rod?

Rusty, original color is green almost the same color as my '53 Studebaker 1/2 ton. The truck belonged to a company called Gray's Construction for a while. I'm assuming they are the ones that did the grey paint over everything.

Glenn, I'd love to put a roll-back bed on it so I can bring more cars home.