Frequently Asked Questions

Our team will always recommend Old Masters Spar varnish. It’s available in 3 different sheens, and you can’t go wrong with it! Check it out here.

While stainless strips are not an OE choice, the cost factor in finishing cold rolled strips makes stainless an attractive choice in appearance and price.

We ship bed strips and angle strips in a single box. This saves you money on shipping so that you can spend more time on your restoration!

Bolt kits and bed wood sometimes ship separately due to being produced on separate lines. If this is what you ordered, then you should expect another box soon. If you ordered something else and are missing items, please contact our team immediately.

All sales are final, and merchandise returns requests will be considered and a return authorization may be extended. All returns must be sent freight prepaid. C.O.D.s will be refused. Your Return Authorization number must be on the outside of the package and used in all communications. Shipping, handling, and crate charges are non-refundable. Approved returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee. All returned parts must be in as-shipped condition. Items used, damaged, or modified in any way are not returnable. Authorized returns must be received within 30 days of the original shipped date.

If you’re looking for a custom truck bed strip or wood, then get in touch with our team for our custom strip or wood form. We’ll help you get the items you need for your truck restoration project.

Each bed panel varies slightly, and marking and drilling your own holes allows you to ensure the best possible fit for your truck.

The Advance Design trucks had a change in the bed floor mid-year 1951. The early trucks have 9 boards and 8-bed strips, and the late 8 boards and 7 strips.

Early long beds have 89-inch bed strips, the latter is 97 inches.

Fitting your wood beforehand allows you to make small adjustments to achieve the best fit for your truck. It also allows you to drill the angle strip and wheel tub holes and allows you to seal those as you finish the wood. This ensures your finish's integrity and long life for your wood.