Originally posted by HighSchool hauler:
Thanks 46forme and Mar-K tech. I think the reinforcing strips may be off of a 60-66 year model truck, as there are other parts that came with the truck that are off of the 60-66 trucks.
60-66 trucks had a different wood board width pattern, so you can identify the correct parts by the spacing of the bed strip holes. All should be the same. 60=66 cross sills had a 1" riser welded to them, so those should not be used on your truck. Correct reproduction cross sills are available from Mar-K and most other suppliers. Using parts that fit sure makes the assembly go smoother. I do not see a benefit of using the reinforcing strips on your truck.
Mar-Ktech
