Dave,
Regular plywood (48"x96") will not fit, bed is 50" wide. Look for ping pong table plywood which is bigger. This is what I did to my truck many years ago and it's still going strong. Didn't bother to route for the metal strips. Just installed them on top.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.