Model A pickup bed wood measurements

[Bob P.]

Can anyone help me with the measurements for the wood in the Model A pickup bed. I have special wood that I want to cut out for my 29 Model A pickup bed. I have looked all over the internet and can't find the size of the wood anywhere. I can only find places to by precut wood kits. The bed that's on my pickup is missing. Thank you, Bob

 

[JTW]

There are some good pictures and measured drawings on pages 14-15 of "Restoring the Model A Pickup" by Mack Hils.

 

[Gary WA]

Here you go

 

[Afordman31]

I used the drawing that JTW referred to, "Restoring the Model A Pickup" by Mack Hils.
If you have the narrow bed you will be satisfied with this drawing.

 

[Bob P.]

Thank you all for this good information. Now I can get busy and cut this bed wood out! IM restoring this 29 pickup for my Daughter and I hope it will be ready for her to drive before the end of the year. The body is at the paint shop now! I just finished rebuilding the transmission this weekend. After I do the bed wood I will do the upholstery! Any idea where I can get Mohair upholstery? Wish me luck. Thanks again for all your help.

 

[IrishHills]

Great info, one other thing, does anyone have the measurment of the saw cut to the edge of the boards, that the metal rails fit into?

Also like to see a pic of your installed wood.. thanks

 

[Afordman31]

Great info, one other thing, does anyone have the measurment of the saw cut to the edge of the boards, that the metal rails fit into?

Also like to see a pic of your installed wood.. thanks

1/8" X 1/8" Deep. These are cut 1/2" to the edge of the cut from the boards edge. See drawing. Hope this helps you.

 

[IrishHills]

Thanks fordman... Nice Truck !!!

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Suggust you put a sealer on the wood as soon as you can. white oak likes to rack. I waited several days and had a problem. Bob

 

[Tom from Drippin']

Just FYI .... the center two bed strips are supposed to be attached to the center bed plate with rivets. I found that the "fake" rivets sold by most vendors for the headlight shells look good and are easier to install after everything is painted.

 

[IrishHills]

Just FYI .... the center two bed strips are supposed to be attached to the center bed plate with rivets. I found that the "fake" rivets sold by most vendors for the headlight shells look good and are easier to install after everything is painted.

Good tip Tom, looks like a nice job on your's.