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I am getting ready to order new truck bed sides for my 1950 3600. I do have the original sides but they have a good amount of rust where the bed meets the sides. Mine is a long bed too.

Does anyone have any experience with the new metal from most vendors.. I know it comes E-Coated too so it's basically ready for primer and paint.

I've seen them for about $425 each. I could easily spend that to fix my original sides.... or more...

If anyone can let me know what your experience was along with a few pics?

Thank you.

Got a front bed panel for a 54 from Classicparts fit perfect, no problems

Mar-K is who I used. I originally only got a few parts but eventually gave up on my bedsides and ordered them recently. My truck is almost done and I have dealt with just about every common vendor and several less common. Mar-K simply has the best quality parts of anyone I have dealt with. Even their shipping packaging is exceptional. And they make their own parts right in Oklahoma.

Chuck

I would recommend ordering the whole bed as a kit from MAR-K so you can get free shipping & 10% off spring special if there still having it. I bought my complete bed for my 1953 thru them & for everything was right around $1600. I upgraded everything to stainless & had pine wood, smooth tailgate, stainless chains.
You won't be disappointed. I figured by the time I had all the labor & material cost to repair the old ones & still have wavey sides the cost for new was way worth it. Yes made in USA!!!

Ditto on Mar-k. All there parts made in USA, are high quality, exceptionally packed w/instructions, great fit and a sponsor here. If you can catch the free shipping, it's even a better deal.
Dan

And a techie on the Bolt here.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I have a set of great fenders and a brand new front panel AND a new bed floor lit (wood, cross members, stainless steel strips, etc.... I am only missing the sides and a tailgate.

I'll go with Mar-K.

thank you so much.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I have a set of great fenders and a brand new front panel AND a new bed floor lit (wood, cross members, stainless steel strips, etc.... I am only missing the sides and a tailgate.

I just placed my order for new sides and tailgate. I did not realize they are galvanized? I hope they finish well with not much needed at the body shop.

Thank you for the recommendation.

I'm happy to here all the positve things about Mar-k, I just ordered new wood floor, strips and front panel thru them.

You guys will be very happy with quality of the products. Enjoy

Not Galvanized

There steel but coated so they don't surface rust. You'll have to clean the coating off before priming & paint.