FWIW, the rear cross sill was welded to the stake pockets on the bed sides (see attached pic.) The welds add rigidity to the rear of the bed. I assembled my bed without wood before final painting, so i could paint that welded spot with everything else.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
