John, The bed MikeB sold you is indeed the version of the Factory flatbed for '55.2, & newer. The earlier version had smooth, more convex edges, along with the rounded corners. I've had a couple of them, but don't have any pictures.


Spanky Hardy
Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers

1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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1950 GMC 250 1-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery