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Does anyone have dimensions or a drawing of the punched hole locations for the bed strips for a 1946 Chevy shortbed? I bought and expensive set an the holes were punched incorrectly. DOnt want to make the same mistake again.

Or can someone confirm these dimensions to each punched hole, measured from the front of the bed, 76-7/8” long strips:
½”, 2-3/4”, 26-1/2”, 53-1/4”, 72-5/8”, 76-3/8”

End holes are ½” from each end. The 26-1/2” measurement is to a floating sill and is therefore approximate. All other dimensions are +/- ¼”, because these measurements are with new cross sills in-place and there can be a slight position adjustment.

I had issues with my first bed strips. Here is a picture I previously posted. I flipped the new bed strip, but the holes still did not line up. I had to send my measurements and the vendor punched new strips for me.

Here's a link to a thread I started about my bed strips. It might be helpful? LINK