MAR-K is doing some research on the 40 Long beds and we are looking for anyone who could supply pictures and information regarding these trucks. We are now making the 40 short bed sides and wanted to know the differences between these and the long beds. Particularly - the diameter of the bed side curl, the way the tailgate fastens to the bed sides (specfically, is it like the short beds), and any other helpful information. We have many parts that we believe could fit these beds, but we need this information to be sure.
We are also looking for an original 1940 tailgate chain (short or long) if anyone has one and could share pictures, etc.
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