Rare model A pick up bed!!

[ratamahata]

I found this pictures surfing in the web, I'm learning as much I can about model A's, so viewing the pictures, I think maybe the bed is a wide bed modify to accept the earlier tailgate!! But I don't know exactly!! What do you think guys?

 

[SGT in Ont.]

Looks like a Shay to me. Basically a Pinto running gear with a reproduction body and box made to look like a Model A.

 

[Patrick L.]

Take a look at the rear springs..

 

[Steve Wastler]

And the 4 lug rims

 

[CarlG]

And the back-up light -- it's a Shay for sure!

 

[Stinch]

Even the spare tire has drum brakes!

 

[50Frank]

The wheel spokes also indicate that it's a Shay or maybe a Speedway Motors "Modern A".
That striped curtain in the background can only be Gateway Classics; I've been to their St. Louis store many times.
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/index_en.php

 

[anteek]

I've only seen Shay roadsters; any other RPU pictures?