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I ordered a front bed panel for my 1950 3100 (original was in very poor condition), it came with a rolled over top. The one on the truck was "squared off" at the top, i.e. flat on top, no roll. Which is original, any source for the "squared off" version?
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Restoring 1950, 5 window, 1/2 ton, in family since new. Never done one before.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | The original one was rolled over on the top edge. It was obvously replaced by a '54-'55 part at some point along the line.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 11/26/2011 1:48 PM.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 | Thanks Denny;
Anyone else with a 1950 want to chime in, before I paint tomorrow?
Restoring 1950, 5 window, 1/2 ton, in family since new. Never done one before.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | I agree with Denny as I have a new one also. It's sitting in the basement ready for me to work on the bed... (spring project) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | The one one my '50 as far as I can tell is original,judging by the rust that was along the lower edge. It has a rolled top edge ,I agree with Denny too,sounds like the later one you've got.
Last edited by jockbolter50; 11/26/2011 11:32 PM.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 406 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 406 | The original one was rolled over on the top edge. It was obvously replaced by a '54-'55 part at some point along the line.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL The 54-55 version was also several inches taller than the correct 50 front panel and its attachment to the sides is not the same. If in fact you have the 54-55 front panel, there may be other changes to your bed that need to be corrected to use the new front panel. Mar-Ktech | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 | Thanks guys, looks like some more checking on the bed sides sounds in order - always a surprise in an "original" family truck.
Restoring 1950, 5 window, 1/2 ton, in family since new. Never done one before.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 30 | Thanks guys, looks like some more checking on the bed sides sounds in order - always a surprise in an "all original" family truck.
Restoring 1950, 5 window, 1/2 ton, in family since new. Never done one before.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | How bout posting a picture, of the bed sides, maybe we can help ya out there to.
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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