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Hot Rods '40 Ford pickup bed recommendations

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by shamer, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. shamer
    Joined: Jul 14, 2009
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    Does anyone have a suggestion on the best complete bed available? I'm looking at Pro's Pic, Northern Cl***ic Trucks and Last Refuge. NCT seems to be the most complete and Pro's Pic looks good, too.
    Anyone been there done that?

    Thanks,

    Steve
     
  2. buzz4041
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    from Texas

    Mack Hils Inc. makes top notch beds and all the parts required. They got my vote and the craftsmanship is outstanding.
     
  3. studebaker46
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    if you want to finish this truck in your lifetime stay away from last refuge. mack hils are probably the best option imo tom
     
  4. VoodooTwin
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    Mar-K. Made right here in the USA, in Oklahoma, excellent workmanship, easy folks to deal with.
     
  5. 41PICUP
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    I vote for Mack Hils Inc.
    Good people.
     
  6. HOTRODPRIMER
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    How do these guys stay in business?

    Another vote for Mack,,HRP
     
  7. banginona40
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    I got mine from Northern Cl***ic Trucks, Sterling Heights Mi. 48314
    As I recall, He owns the stamping dies. I did have to wait but very happy with it. I was able to order it without the center bed rail bracket.
    Around $1400 I believe.

    northerncl***ictrucks.com
     
  8. 40Standard
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    NCT makes a nice product
     

  9. This is the one I just used, great product, Only I ordered it from Midwest Early Ford, Brain sells these units from Northern Cl***ic Trucks, but do to Midwest going to many shows, I was able to meet up with him and save $300 in shipping and creating charges.

    Good luck.
     
  10. shamer
    Joined: Jul 14, 2009
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    Thanks for all of the replies. It seems Mack Hils and Northern Cl***ic Trucks are both highly recommended. I called both and the delivered prices are within $275 of each other with Mack Hils being the higher priced. Shipping is a killer out to the People's Republic of California!

    Thanks again.
     
  11. Russco
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    I didnt get a bed but I have gotten other panels from Northern and it was all high quality nice stuff and it came in a timely manner
     
  12. dirt slinger
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    Stay away from Last Refuge! That guy is a loser and a liar. Speaking from experience.
     
  13. mastadon
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    Voodoo Twin got it right with MAR-K,these guys sell a great product.I've bought 2 complete beds from them,free shipping over $1000 purchase and the beds bolted together with no issues.
     
  14. trailer-Ed
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    Mac Hills is a good one, costly but top notch. I have a Pro's Pick bed on my 40 and hate it! I have purchased severl of Macks beds over the years and am always happy with fit and quality.
     
  15. cvstl
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  16. Hamtown Al
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    Mack Hils... period.
     
  17. 2deuces64
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    Northern Cl***ic Truck and Mack Hills are the only ones that make an original style bed. I"ve used both and was happy with both.
    Last refuge and pros pick are a generic bed and don't have any of the original lines.
     

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