[Mart]

I'd say it being an 8' bed does make a difference. My 1/2 ton 41 has a folded pressed steel bracket and the rivets are oriented differently. So unless you can find some good ones a careful repair might be appropriate. If it is a forged piece you ought be able to weld it. If cast then more specialised repair might need to be used. (brazing etc). Looking at it, it might be ok to just clean up what has already been done and improve the cosmetics of the piece.