but its my understanding that the beds from the AD era had rounded sides. I know it is comparing apples to oranges, but my '52 GMC flatbed (which I believe is original equipment) has rounded corners on the front and square on the back. It also was assembled using clutch head bolts on the bed's frame.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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