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gfox41 08-23-2012 12:35 AM

40 pickup bed
 

Hello, looking for information to buy a re man pickup bed. I have met the guy at the Famoso drags that makes them and misplaced his number.
Thanks

Ken Crans 08-23-2012 03:44 AM

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Northern Classics in Sterling Heights, MI. Todd Murthum. Very nice beds. Ken

Cecil/WV 08-23-2012 05:59 AM

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Ditto!! They can't be beat.

TomT/Williamsburg 08-23-2012 07:27 AM

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There's also another man who does it - Bruce Horkey - http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/

I've seen his stuff and it's very, very nice ....

bgarrett 08-23-2012 03:16 PM

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Whats the opinion of Mack Hils parts?

Krylon32 08-23-2012 04:10 PM

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I used Mac Hills and they are first rate in my IMO!

bills1020 08-23-2012 07:55 PM

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We sell the Northern Classic beds and sometimes have to get tailgates from Mack Hills. The Northern Classic beds seem to have sharper bends. They are just more "crisp". We have them in stock if you need one. 800-543-5035

Hamtown Al 08-23-2012 07:57 PM

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I used Mac Hills and they are great. They know their stuff coming and going and they manufacture the beds themselves. They have it all, too.

cvstl 08-23-2012 08:47 PM

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Mac Hils maks some nice stuff.

GreenMonster48 08-23-2012 08:51 PM

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I've used both. Got a Mackhils front bed panel, and a tailgate from Northern. Northern's product just seemed more "real"

Seth Swoboda 08-23-2012 10:54 PM

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I bought my '39 truck bed from Mack Hils. I found no problems with it. It is built just like the orginal. In fact it wouldn't surprise me if Mack Hils was the supplier for Northern Classic Trucks. They are priced the same. I'm sure I'm wrong and everyone will jump all over me for such a suggestion but I can't see the difference in either one of them.

If you are located in the western United States then get it from Mack Hils. If you are located in the east then get it from Northern Classic Trucks. The real question is a matter of logistics for you.

40fordpu 08-24-2012 10:38 PM

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Anyone have the correct spelling and website for this Mack Hil? Sorry for the ignorance.

GreenMonster48 08-25-2012 05:31 AM

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http://mackhils.com/products/

Cecil/WV 08-25-2012 07:03 AM

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[QUOTE=Seth Swoboda;485124]I bought my '39 truck bed from Mack Hils. I found no problems with it. It is built just like the orginal. In fact it wouldn't surprise me if Mack Hils was the supplier for Northern Classic Trucks. They are priced the same. I'm sure I'm wrong and everyone will jump all over me for such a suggestion but I can't see the difference in either one of them.

Seth, I have been in NCT shop and Todd makes his own parts. I haven't knowingly seen a Mack Hills bed, but I suspect the bends aren't as crisp like the original and NCT's are unless NCT makes the beds for Mack.

ora masters 08-25-2012 01:15 PM

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[QUOTE=Cecil/WV;485841]
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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda (Post 485124)
I bought my '39 truck bed from Mack Hils. I found no problems with it. It is built just like the orginal. In fact it wouldn't surprise me if Mack Hils was the supplier for Northern Classic Trucks. They are priced the same. I'm sure I'm wrong and everyone will jump all over me for such a suggestion but I can't see the difference in either one of them.

Seth, I have been in NCT shop and Todd makes his own parts. I haven't knowingly seen a Mack Hills bed, but I suspect the bends aren't as crisp like the original and NCT's are unless NCT makes the beds for Mack.

mack makes there own beds i picked up one at the plant for my 32

Cecil/WV 08-25-2012 06:42 PM

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I like it when suppliers make their own product instead of everyone selling the same thing.
Thanks.

55 dude 08-26-2012 09:01 AM

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my 38' has a tailgate from northern classics and it fits great! A friend has a repro box from northern and said it was great.

George G 08-30-2012 10:54 PM

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No pics on the Mack hils website.


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