WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

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George Kulisiewicz
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WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:02 pm

I have have a 1919 open cab express body...the tailgate hardware on my truck is homemade ... it’s done tastefully but there are a few visible welds etc. that I don’t like... I was wondering if anyone has any original hardware? Hinges, latches , support brackets and such? I’m not looking for hardware from the later T’s that were actually built from factory as pickups ..I’m looking for hardware from the carriage builders that would have built a body to fit a T Chassis. I’m sure there are probably different variables but they all probably resemble one another from that period. Any help is appreciated. Thanks George


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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by tom_strickling » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:39 pm

Have you considered hardware off of an old wagon??
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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:43 pm

Hey Tom, that too may work... maybe someone has some parts laying on the shelf?


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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:50 am

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I noticed Macs sells a complete reproduction wood bed with the type of hardware that I’m looking for but they don’t list the hardware individually? Someone must produce it? I attached an image ... not sure if I did it correctly.


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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by Scott_Conger » Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:02 pm

Snyders sells the same kit

I personally would be inclined to contact them to custom source just the hardware or contact a locak blacksmith to knock out what you want.

My dad took 1970's Syverson hack hardware to a blacksmith and he made very nice round forged hardware which fit perfectly in the place of the stamped flat steel parts.
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George Kulisiewicz
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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:23 pm

Scott,
I was actually thinking about making the hardware myself as you mentioned... amazing the look you can achieve with a rosebud and a ball peen hammer... I just thought I might be able to save myself the time which there never seems to be enough of anymore.. I can’t imagine I’m the only one on this forum that has tried to source these parts? But you might be right I may just need to contact Mac’s and see what they say.


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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by RichJ » Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:04 pm

George,
I have these two latches.
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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by Rick_Rice » Thu Jun 18, 2020 3:05 am

George,
I have a box full of exactly what you are asking about from an original open express truck body. Please contact me and I will lay it all out on a table and text or email you a photo of everything. I will take $45.00 plus $15.00 postage (your check is fine) to deliver the whole lot to you via USPS. Glad to help.
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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:20 pm

Rick Rice ,
I sent you a text. Thanks


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George Kulisiewicz
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Re: WTB Express/ Truck bed Hardware

Post by George Kulisiewicz » Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:21 am

BTT ...Still looking

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