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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 | When I bought the truck (a year ago) it had a welders/utility bed on it. Now I am looking to replace it with a correct one.
Is there more than one manufacturer and if so is one better than the other? Anything I should look out for?
I am hesitant to just buy the cheapest one out there. But if they are all the same.......what the heck.
Any advise from someone that has done this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 309 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 309 | I have done 2 beds one for my 49 and the other for a 51. Your best bet is Mar-K Manufacturing--look at their online catalog. Good Luck Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | You can build a complete bed from the Mar-K catalog. Quality parts from a quality company. You will need to check if they ship to Canada.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Very happy with the bed parts I got from Mar-K. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 | Another vote for Mar-K. My 37 project had been a landscape truck and the bed was really beat up. I opted to replace the entire bed and chose Mar-K. The reproduction bed matched the original right down to the number and placement of spot welds. You won't be disappointed. Since I like the stock look, I chose their pine bedwood and boy was it pretty (before I covered that flawless wood with black paint).
Kent | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | And FWIW, Mar-K has been a great supporter of this web site over the years.
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | I vote for Mar-k. one thing you might consider another year like a 54 for the flat side rails. Check with others about fit.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Mar-K  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | I bought a Mar-K tailgate, unbelievable quality!
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1949 Chevy Half Ton
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Yes, excellent quality and service.
Too bad that they do not make 1954/55st bed sides. But, it is understandable. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 | Ditto On Mar-K service, parts fit and service!!! And a member and supporter of this site....
Dan | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I wish mar-k would get a bed option out for the 67-72 bedsides...hint hint mar-k! 😉 Theyd sell a pile of them!
I’ve bought 2 47-53 tailgates (gmc and Chevy) and both are fantastic. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Fox, there is a possibility I will get an up close and personal tour of Mar-K with the former owner 59 fleet (Mark) on Saturday the 27th. I will pose that very question for y’all. I think I know the answer but will wait for an official response. Any and all Bolters are welcome, see the Events Forum.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 | Mar-K it is thanks all for the input. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 5 | I vote for Mar-k. one thing you might consider another year like a 54 for the flat side rails. Check with others about fit. I've got a 55 bed in it now (flat side rails). Because i was able to pick it up for cheap and it does not fit properly. Rear fenders are to high and wont line up the the running boards. anyone is the So Cal area looking for a OEM 55 short bed i will have one for sale soon. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | I’m eagerly awaiting, Martin! Very cool. | | |
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