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Old 02-14-2012, 12:02 AM   #1
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Hey Guys....

Looking to build the sub structure to my cab and bed for my 1940 pickup. I was directed from some of you to Northern Classics Trucks website for the wood. See attached for pictures.

http://www.northernclassictrucks.com..._wood_pics.htm

I am not opposed to purchasing from them. Just want to get an idea if anyone has the sizing/.dimensions for the wood pieces. Anyone have pics of their projects they have done? Thanks for your time and help.
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Old 02-14-2012, 11:00 AM   #2
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The wood runs from the front of the cab to the riser in the frame in the back and the top of the wood stays on a near straight line. I got mine from NCT and it is perfect.
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Old 02-15-2012, 10:48 PM   #3
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I guess I would like to build my own like I have done with a lot of the truck. Just thought someone might have the dimensions
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Old 02-16-2012, 06:04 AM   #4
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Hopeing to get my bed by this fall. 38-39-40/1 same bed wood/bed, I got my cab wood from Dick Spadaro. Looks like alot of labor/material vs ordering/shipping.

But then again I'm just a 2x4 guy

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Old 02-16-2012, 07:31 AM   #5
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Just don't get the wood from Mac's, unless they have corrected it. What I got was totally wrong, so I got mine from Northern Classic trucks. it's so well amde and such a quality that I wouldn't spend my time making it. But that's my choice. You might get the satisfaction of doing it yourself and that's OK too!
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Old 02-17-2012, 11:53 AM   #6
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Northern Classic looks like good material and product. Everyone says they are top notch. I normally dont work with wood but I cant see it to be that hard. Just dont have the dimensions.
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Old 02-17-2012, 12:37 PM   #7
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I made up some mounts for my truck from steel, but I wouldn't mind having another go at making some out of wood. If some kind soul can help with the 4 dimensions shown on these two pics, I can wing the rest.. Might be helpful for 40fordpu too..





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Those are great pic's Mart. If you got a rear view would be great if you post that one as well. Motivates me to get going and get my bed
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Old 02-18-2012, 04:40 AM   #9
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The pics are from the Northern Classic Trucks page that is linked in one of the posts above.

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Old 02-22-2012, 02:27 AM   #10
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Mart. It so happens that I have the rear wood still attached to my bed. I will measure this weekend and get back to you. The front should be close???? What kind of wood would best be used. I want it to last, be sturdy and safe.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:35 PM   #11
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I was looking for the same information. It doesn't look too hard to make.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:51 PM   #12
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40fordpu have you checked your private messages?
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Old 02-25-2012, 10:58 PM   #13
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Mart here is what I found...I have only the wood of your second picture. ***Disclaimer - This is what is connected to my bed but doesnt mean that it is correct*** The overall length of the long piece is 45 and 3/4 inches. The shorter two pieces are 5 inches and start three inches from each end. The two pieces of would seem to be 2 and 7/8 inches by 1 and 3/4 inches. A typical 2X4's actual size is 1.5X3.5 inches. Therefore, you would have to by a bigger piece of wood and do a lot of cutting which is doable. I am probably going to do it. One thing I noticed is that the smaller pieces had two holes. One that attached to the frame and the other that must have been designed to get a screw up it to secure the two pieces. Check out the pics
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Going by the arrows that you drew on your pictures the front and rear crosspieces are 3" high. The front cross piece end block is 6 3/4" high. The rear cross piece end block is 6 1/4" high. My bed came from Mack Hil in MO. The yahoos that tried to restore my truck put the kit together, but threw away or lost the front pieces that lie on top of the frame rail. Until I saw your picture, I had no idea how the bed mounted in the front. I would guess that Henry had painted all wood black to seal out the moisture. It looks better stained and urethane top coated. Hope I have been some help to you.
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Going by the arrows that you drew on your pictures the front and rear crosspieces are 3" high. The front cross piece end block is 6 3/4" high. The rear cross piece end block is 6 1/4" high. My bed came from Mack Hil in MO. The yahoos that tried to restore my truck put the kit together, but threw away or lost the front pieces that lie on top of the frame rail. Until I saw your picture, I had no idea how the bed mounted in the front. I would guess that Henry had painted all wood black to seal out the moisture. It looks better stained and urethane top coated. Hope I have been some help to you.
The original bed wood supports on my 40 Tonner were painted with a red primer (red lead?) and painted the body color. The bed wood was painted the body color no evident primer. Both the supports and the bed wood were Ash.
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Anyone verify the measurements?
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Old 03-02-2012, 07:23 PM   #17
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Anyone?
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Did you want something other than what I gave you?
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I could have sworn I posted a thank you for getting those dimensions - anyway thanks again.

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Old 03-06-2012, 12:41 AM   #20
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What about the quality of wood? What kind of wood is it?
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