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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 | Hi, I recently purchased a new bed fabricated to match the original look but including a steel deck. All made from 3mm steel.Because of the strength of the bed there are no cross bearers running across the width of the tray.
I have looked at the bed mounting blocks available but they are all too small and must take account of Cross bearers running the width of the tray of the original
Does any one have the measurements between the chassis and the actual deck
Seems to be about 5 1/2 inches at front and 3 1/4 inches at rear
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | you might find good info here ... if you have the cross sills from the original bed it'd be a good idea to use them, if not maybe you could fab some up, they do serve a purpose Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | Going from memory on my '40, blocks were 2 1/4" high, plus the 3/4" thickness of the wood planks making about 3" overall. Not sure that even with 3 mm steel the bed won't deflect ? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Bruce is correct with the 2 1/4" blocks ect. Same on my 37 | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 65 | Thanks for replys - As I dont have cross sills on my bed could any one advise the depth of these
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Here is a shot of my cross sill but I don't have the measurements. Also, you may want to think about putting a samll "cushion" under the bed blocks to help eliminate any squeaks ect. http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/LutherParris/Nexttorear.jpgI'm not saying mine is prefect. Back when I did my bed I had nothing to go on so I did what I had to do. Maybe this will give you an idea of what it looks like. | | |
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