'68 utiline bed rebuild

[Txas2step]

I'm trying to rebuild the bed on my '68 utiline. I have the repair parts for the sides,front and tailgate . I need detail on the cross sills and frame to cross sill's confirguation as all that was rusted away ...no pictures in the manual and Mar-k does not make the cross sills or have detail on the set-up....anybdy that can give some direction? Chris.

[reallylongnickname]

No directions, but maybe pics. Mine is 9ft.

[surfnuke9]

These guys have the cross sills:

http://www.dodgeconnection.com/page/page/2821586.htm

here is the page from Mar-K showing how many cross sills for a 1968 D100.

http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx

From Mar-K FAQs:

Cross Sills/Rear Cross Sills

Q: My truck has no bed in it. How do I know how many cross sills my truck needs?

A: Go to the Online Catalog. Enter your year, make and model of truck. On most models, a truck bed diagram will appear in the right hand frame. Move your cursor over the cross sills in the picture to see how many you need.

Q: Do the cross sills install in a certain direction and do they have a specific location on the frame rail?

A: Yes and yes. The stepside cross sills install like an upside down “U” with the flat area with the holes in it up toward the top of the bed. You can see diagrams of this in our information installation page: http://www.mar-k.com/bed_mounting_information.pdf . The specific location can be found where your bed mounting holes are in your bed wood. The bed-to-frame holes go through the wood, through the cross sill (or rear cross sill) and down to the frame. Fleetside cross sills are generally installed with a right side up “U”, or the opposite of the stepside.

Q: The cross sill I have is different than the ones I bought for my 51 Chevy. The hole patterns are different and I can’t install my wood and strips. What´s wrong?

A: The 51 model Chevy stepside beds had two different wood bed patterns. The early 51 has 9 boards and 8 bed strips. The late 51 has 8 boards and 7 bed strips. This means the hole pattern on the cross sills will be different. Make sure you know what your original bed has, or replace all the bed floor parts (cross sill, rear cross sill, wood/strips/hardware) and buy them all to match one way or the other.

Q: My 3rd cross sill is different than the ones I bought for my 55 Chevy. What´s wrong?

A: The 55 2nd series to 59 model Chevy short stepside beds originally had the 3rd cross sill that is different from the other two cross sills. The outer end of the 3rd sill is formed upward to provide clearance under the sill and outward from the frame. Your truck suspension may or may not require that special cross sill. It is available from MAR-K. Specify a #3 cross sill for your 55-59 Chevy short bed, part # 110483 to be sure your parts will fit correctly.

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[Hobcobble]

I'm trying to rebuild the bed on my '68 utiline. I have the repair parts for the sides,front and tailgate . I need detail on the cross sills and frame to cross sill's confirguation as all that was rusted away ...no pictures in the manual and Mar-k does not make the cross sills or have detail on the set-up....anybdy that can give some direction? Chris.

There's a pretty decent pic in Cornguy's thread.....
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=23851&start=15
John

[digdoug]

here is a short ute that I took apart a while back...

[Txas2step]

Thanks everyone for the help.Chris.

[67w200long]

Mar-k is where I got my wood and bed stuff. Very happy with it, good luck I'm restoring a 67 w200.

[Hobcobble]

Mar-k is where I got my wood and bed stuff. Very happy with it, good luck I'm restoring a 67 w200.

Welcome to the site!
John

[gidis64]

I have a set for a early 65 122' wheel base but I do not have the rear end peice that bolts to the sides .Tim