Assume we're talking about an AD truck ('47-'55 1st series)? Short answer -- no. The 3804 bed is 9 feet. To make a 3100 bed work and look right, you have to add 3 feet. Notice the 3804 bed sides have 4 stake pockets versus only two for the 6-foot 3100 bed.
Regards, John
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
But if you are patient, you may be able to find one. You are in a better part of the country than here, that's for sure. The 3804's aren't nearly as common/easy to find used parts for as the 3100's. In fact, we caused a bit of a stir at Kansas City a few years ago when we had three of them on the show field together (Joe's, Mine and Jim Carter's). I can't say how hard it will be to find a complete box (only the tailgate, tailgate hinge stuff, and fenders are common with the other pickups. The bed sides, planks, strips, running boards and splash panels are unique to the one ton). You could be looking for a long time or one might pop up for you tomorrow as a result of this conversation, or who knows? Chances are, you will have a bit of a quest on your hands. Worth doing, though, if you have some time -- putting one together from new parts is going to be expensive (we like the Mar-K guys a lot and they have been good to all of us here at Stovebolt -- those 1-ton items are expensive to make and are a low-demand item, so they are rightfully going to cost more). And I'm not aware of anyone repopping the running boards and splash panels for us or the 3600 guys.
Some of the other guys should chime in who've actually had to replace their beds. I did not so I have no experience with sourcing/procuring any of the bed items.
Last edited by John Milliman; 02/10/20197:12 PM. Reason: Slapped down by the Grigginator
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
I built my own 9 ft bed. It was a BOAT LOAD (about 9ft to be exact) of work but it was worth it. Like John said, people really flock and like to chat about the ole 1 tons. My pal (Doyle1950) has a tilt bed on his and that REALLY gets attention at shows. In hindsight it might’ve have been faster, better, etc to buy the bed, but I got the immense satisfaction of being able to say I built the box. (Excluding the tailgate and polished strips.)
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running
1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
Thankful my 3800 is a flatbed. I guess correctly a cab/chassis. I'm currently in the process of rebuilding said flatbed. Excited to throw some cattle feed or kids from church to go caroling on it. Fingers crossed that it will be ready by the end of the year.
