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[Strder271]

Retired Army living in WV. NSRA member since 1971, currently have several projects. 1920 & 1923 Model T’s both are Original Henry Ford.
Tried loading 23 T Bucket shows as too large for this post. Want to build a scaled down version of Model T wood or metal pickup bed.
Anyone have plans or know where to look?? Searching has not found anything I can use.

 

[Spanky]

Welcome! Wow . . . that's a sweet little RPU you have there. Re: picture posting, if you want to send them to me I can post 'em. I'll PM you so you'll have my email addy. I'm stumped by the scaled down pickup bed plans. I can only imagine that somebody has done such a thing in their build thread, but I dunno who.

Again, welcome!

 

[WebMistress]

Here are some pics @Strder271 sent me to post...

 

[RodStRace]

I discussed this with another T builder a while back. This is what I wrote to him.
You mention scaled down. If the body is standard size, you probably want the bed normal size, just shorter.

1925 was the first year for the metal bed, that I've seen.
I am not a member, so don't see the pics.
1925 model T pickup bed - The Ford Barn
I'd do like what was shown on Carter's Auto Restyling video. Get thin wall tube and weld it to the top edge after the 45 bend. The tube will keep warping down.
This can be finished to a high standard or tacked and bondo'ed in.

As for the stake pockets at each corner, I could see it being cut and weld like tubing, but I could also see making a hardwood or metal form and heating and bending a flat sheet to it. Same for all 4.
I found a couple wood bed kits, but not metal. It would be cheaper, lighter and to your size to do it at home.

more stock info and pics
Model T Ford Forum: Wood floor for 1925 roadster pickup bed
The original swap for a turtle deck
https://www.macsautoparts.com/model...ersion-kit-roadster-accessory-16-56153-1.html
More detail, which may be WAAAY too much to bother copying on a street rod
1925 Model T Roadster Pickup Wood Plan - MTFCA Forum

Some good pics in a light color to get details
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/1644-dfw/1925-ford-model-t-roadster

and if you want to go too far, all the bits. This also includes the front stake pockets (138) and the rear U channel (NA). At least you will have photos to copy this at home!

https://www.modeltford.com/model-t-parts/pickup-bed/
including this

 

[RodStRace]

Here's the picture that RED X'ed in the last post.

 

[Strder271]

I discussed this with another T builder a while back. This is what I wrote to him.
You mention scaled down. If the body is standard size, you probably want the bed normal size, just shorter.

1925 was the first year for the metal bed, that I've seen.
I am not a member, so don't see the pics.
1925 model T pickup bed - The Ford Barn
I'd do like what was shown on Carter's Auto Restyling video. Get thin wall tube and weld it to the top edge after the 45 bend. The tube will keep warping down.
This can be finished to a high standard or tacked and bondo'ed in.

As for the stake pockets at each corner, I could see it being cut and weld like tubing, but I could also see making a hardwood or metal form and heating and bending a flat sheet to it. Same for all 4.
I found a couple wood bed kits, but not metal. It would be cheaper, lighter and to your size to do it at home.

more stock info and pics
Model T Ford Forum: Wood floor for 1925 roadster pickup bed
The original swap for a turtle deck
https://www.macsautoparts.com/model...ersion-kit-roadster-accessory-16-56153-1.html
More detail, which may be WAAAY too much to bother copying on a street rod
1925 Model T Roadster Pickup Wood Plan - MTFCA Forum

Some good pics in a light color to get details
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/1644-dfw/1925-ford-model-t-roadster

and if you want to go too far, all the bits. This also includes the front stake pockets (138) and the rear U channel (NA). At least you will have photos to copy this at home!

Model T Pickup Bed - Page 1 of 3
including this

View attachment 26542

I discussed this with another T builder a while back. This is what I wrote to him.
You mention scaled down. If the body is standard size, you probably want the bed normal size, just shorter.

1925 was the first year for the metal bed, that I've seen.
I am not a member, so don't see the pics.
1925 model T pickup bed - The Ford Barn
I'd do like what was shown on Carter's Auto Restyling video. Get thin wall tube and weld it to the top edge after the 45 bend. The tube will keep warping down.
This can be finished to a high standard or tacked and bondo'ed in.

As for the stake pockets at each corner, I could see it being cut and weld like tubing, but I could also see making a hardwood or metal form and heating and bending a flat sheet to it. Same for all 4.
I found a couple wood bed kits, but not metal. It would be cheaper, lighter and to your size to do it at home.

more stock info and pics
Model T Ford Forum: Wood floor for 1925 roadster pickup bed
The original swap for a turtle deck
https://www.macsautoparts.com/model...ersion-kit-roadster-accessory-16-56153-1.html
More detail, which may be WAAAY too much to bother copying on a street rod
1925 Model T Roadster Pickup Wood Plan - MTFCA Forum

Some good pics in a light color to get details
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/1644-dfw/1925-ford-model-t-roadster

and if you want to go too far, all the bits. This also includes the front stake pockets (138) and the rear U channel (NA). At least you will have photos to copy this at home!

Model T Pickup Bed - Page 1 of 3
including this

View attachment 26542

Thanks for reply. I found most of the information. You’re correct, I’m looking for shorter version plans for either the wood or metal bed. Both my 1920 and 1923 T Buckets are original Henry Ford bodies. I have the 23 T Bucket for Sale but still adding finishing touches. I’ve seen numerous T Beds over the years would a version fitted right. Also, wanted to keep costs down.