1937 Dodge Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I want to add some wooden side rails to my 1937 MC 1/2 ton bed (more for asthetics than practicality). I would appreciate any photos you might have of your truck's rails or other photos of styles that you might suggest. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Here's mine. Oak with stainless nuts and bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Koch Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Here's a slightly different set, yet to be installed: And Here's a whole different approach: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Nice Bob. Where'd you get those? 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Bob those twin rails are for a dodge Warlock or Lil Red But I think they would look good on a pilothouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Koch Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 correct, the rails are for a 'lil red, yes they would look good on a pilothouse, though I tend to like the style on Reg's a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Parkhurst Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I tried to attach a picture but it didn't work. There is a picture of my truck on the wire harness under tech. section though. I do have a suggestion I'am using on my 48 B1B. I have two 4" wide side rails but instead of using bolts with nuts that stick out of the vertical post, I will use wood inserts drilled into but not through the vertical post, then use stainless flat head bolts through the side boards. This will make every thing neat. I will try to send a picture later, or to your e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937 Dodge Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks for the quick respones guys. These are some of the best side rails I have seen! (It may be partly do to the fact that they are all on beautifully restored Dodge trucks) Allen, I like your suggestion of wood inserts or plugs. Reg, I like idea of the shorter board on top and the way Bob has the wood stakes taper as they go into the metal slots on the bed sides. Looks like the light colored woods are the most popular anyone use wood other than oak? Any more photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 On the blue truck, what are those siver rounds on the tailgate for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Those are glass marble reflectors. 14 marbles in each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Loya B1B Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I used red oak, woodscrews and these electroplated-screw-covers I have since added a cross piece behind the cab that is bolted to the other pieces. It is very sturdy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937 Dodge Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Mairo, Thanks for giving me the site for the covers. I was unable to open you photos. You could send them to me at my home e-mail if you like. estange@cox.net Can't wait to see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Fargo Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Reg's looks good... but I wonder if the look will be as good on a high side box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Parkhurst Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 http://www.nutty.com/cgi-bin/Shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=0060-EZW51618 these go with the inserts. http://www.nutty.com/cgi-bin/Shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=0680-XFSC51618112 I ordered mine from nutty.com but you can also find the inserts at the hardware store. The flat head scews are hard to find at a hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Here are a couple of shots of my bed rails they are red oak with stainless steel carriage bolts and I copied them from the style used on the lil Red Express. Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Great picture Harvey! I like the background too. I think I always intended to put wood stakes on my truck. These pictures just confirm that. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 To my eye the sideboards really help 'lower' the height of the cab and balance the overall look. Great sideboard examples. Bob, did you make your spare tire mount? I like the practicallity of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Harvey , Very nice truck. You have every right to be proud. Now please tell me how you painted the DODGE letters on your tailgate. That is really the finishing touch. Thanks for sharing your pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Suhling Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Greybeard Painted the letters black first then masked them off and painted the tailgate green. Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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