Bed Chain Bracket needed

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411Ton

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Does anyone have a bracket like this picture? All repro's I find are quite different. Functional, but can't even be called similar... This is a 8' bed, but I'm not sure that makes any difference. Thanks! Pls PM me if you can help!
 

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411Ton said:
Does anyone have a bracket like this picture? All repro's I find are quite different. Functional, but can't even be called similar... This is a 8' bed, but I'm not sure that makes any difference. Thanks! Pls PM me if you can help!
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Worst case, you can repair it or have a qualified shop repair it. I’ve repaired a lot of items like this, steel and aluminum, and have even matched textures. I’m not sure if reproductions are available just like this one, but wanted to make you aware that repairing it is possible if you can’t find one.
 
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.
 

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Mart said:
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.
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This is a picture of a 1941, 1 ton bed bracket.

It is different from the 1/2 tons.
I have not seen this part reproduced anywhere.
I would recommend repairing what you have, or ask in the wanted section.

Kirk
 

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thanks everyone for the comments. If no luck finding an original, will go with professional welder to repair. Should be able to resurrect it.
 
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