Sounds like my '52.

Posted by chriscase on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 10:00:49 :

In Reply to: bed wood width, 1st vs early 2nd- question posted by Doc Dave on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 08:31:06 :

I think the metal strips are unique too, with staggered bolt holes.

You might also like some recessed ring pulls for tie downs. From Home Dept, they are "trap door ring pulls".

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• Chris... - Doc Dave 18:45:20 09/14/2008
  • 7 5/8 and 10 1/2- erso - chriscase 23:12:59 09/14/2008
    • welding the side strips - Doc Dave 09:54:39 09/15/2008
      • I would have ground but for the finished paint... - chriscase 10:31:23 09/15/2008
        • thanks, ntxt - Doc Dave 13:28:27 09/16/2008
    • NO RABBET on outside of outer boards! - ChrisCase 23:18:10 09/14/2008

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