On my red '42, I have a 7 foot wide bed. I haven't secured it yet, but it looks pretty cool to me, as it just covers the back wheels. It came off of a 1970 one ton.
My other two trucks that have flatbeds, I believe are right at 8 foot.

John

~ J Lucas
2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6
2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s)
2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0
1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton
1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB
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