1959 9ft step side

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Went to look at a 59 long bed that a buddy told me he was going to sell and the bed is longer than the typical 8ft version I am familiar with. I measured it and it is a 9ft bed but the rear wheels do not look centered in the fender and look closer to the front of the fender. Kind of looks like they put the 9 ft bed on an 8 ft chassis. What wheel base were the original 9ft bed chassis?


The truck is an ex government vehicle but is basically a primed shell. The original paint is showing through on the cab which looks like forest service green with an ivory roof which some how looks reflective but not sure. Inside the cab is still factory silver.


Plans would be a 4x4 conversion if I get it.

Any info appreciated