Bed for 1950 F1

Jim Prater · Jul 28, 2013

I have a chance to get a good used 1951 F1 bed for my 50. I have been told that the 50 rear fenders will not bolt up to the 51 bed because of the raised design on the 50 bed that the 51 does not have.
Can anyone tell me for sure?
Thanks.

Jim Prater

mtflat · Jul 28, 2013

Welcome to FTF!

The information you received is correct Jim. 48-50 are the same box. 51 and 52 are the same.

Dimensions are the same for both groups, but the fender and bedside changed as you indicated.

Jim Prater · Jul 29, 2013

Tim,
Thank you for the information. I agree with you that the world is flat. I have a mild flathead in my 50 Merc. I wish I had one for the 50 F1.
Thanks again.

Jim

51PanelMan · Aug 12, 2013

The tailgates and upper latches are also slightly different, as well as the stake pockets, between the 48-50 and 51-52 beds. 48-50 had round stake pockets, while 51-52 were square. Tailgate chain bracket was inside the top roll of the tailgate in 48-50 and below the roll in 51-52.

Join Our Ford Truck Forum Today

Bed for 1950 F1

Jim Prater

mtflat

Flatheads Forever

Jim Prater

51PanelMan

Ford Truckaholic

Ford Truck Articles

Recent Forum Posts

Share this page