1935 Dodge PU

[48 Dave PA]

This 1935 pickup has a corrugated like metal bed on the floor,I would like to put the correct bed material back in .Can anyone tell me if the orginal

bed was flat steel and how thick? Or where can I find this infomation? thanks Dave

[Young Ed]

Dave not sure what you mean by corrugated but the 37-38 mopar trucks had ribbed steel similar to a modern truck floor. I think the ribs were fewer and wider. Is that what yours looks like? It might be factory

[PatS....]

I thought they were wood back then...

[Young Ed]

Mopar switched to wood in 39. I believe one of my books states it was done to make it easier on livestock hoves.

[48 Dave PA]

thanks for reply--its hard to describe--corrugated is wavey--this is about

2 and 1/2 inch wide flat then up 1/2 inch then 2 and 1/2 inch wide then down 1/2 inch and so on. if that makes any sense. If that would be factory

I think I could save it.There is rust on what looks like a seam up the middle.

[Young Ed]

Yup Yup that sure sounds like what I have seen in the 37-38 trucks. Bet its factory.

[PatS....]

Mopar switched to wood in 39. I believe one of my books states it was done to make it easier on livestock hoves.

My ex would like that!!!

[48 Dave PA]

I am surprised the ribbed floor is original but very happy.

I will try to save it. thanks all.

[1937 Dodge]

I found this site that sells replacement metal beds. I have written to these folks and the bed would fit your 1935. Some welding would be required.

http://www.classicent.com/DODGE.php

[48 Dave PA]

thanks for the tip on the metal bed! Dave