Cross Sill, Center, Stainless Steel, 7 Strip style, includes brackets, Bolts holes punched for bed strips, US-made reproduction
This 14-gage stainless steel cross sill is mounted across the frame under the wood for support. Bolt holes in the cross sill determine the placement of the bed strips and wood. The bed strips and bed sides are bolted to the cross sill and the wood is bolted to the frame through the cross sill by the bed-to-frame bolts. Cross sill is sold with holes and includes brackets. Bed mounting blocks sold separately. Part is covered with plastic film to protect the stainless surface. This will need to be removed before installation. Part is approximately 1-15/16 inches tall. Made in USA.
Note:
This cross sill is designed to be use with a 7 bed strip style mounting or a 8 board setup.
Application Note:
Some early model 1951 trucks could have featured a 9 board or 8 bed strip style setup and some late model 1951 could have had a 8 board or 7 bed strip setup. The hole pattern is different and wkill not line up correctly is you have the wrong cross sill. So if you have a 1951 model year check you fitment before ordering.
Installation Note:
1951 thru 1953 Step side Long bed trucks featured a unique second position or #2 location. NPD is proud to offer this unique cross sill under part number K-17405-51DU. This cross sill is not currently offered in stainless steel.
Shipping Note:
Ships from manufacturer, Allow a minimum of 1-8 weeks for delivery. Currently however, some manufacturers are requiring much longer lead times.
Chevrolet C / K 1/2-Ton Pick-Up Truck Years:
1951 (51), 1952 (52), 1953 (53)
GMC C / K 1/2-Ton Pick-Up Truck Years:
1951 (51), 1952 (52), 1953 (53)
NPD Part Number : K-17405-51CUS Manufacturer Reference #'s: 110806
1951-1953 CHEVY TRUCK STEP SIDE, SHORT BED, WITH WOOD FLOOR, POSITION 2 AND 3, 2 REQD
1951-1953 CHEVY TRUCK STEP SIDE, LONG BED, WITH WOOD FLOOR, POSITION 3 AND 4, 2 REQD
1951-1953 GMC TRUCK STEP SIDE, SHORT BED, WITH WOOD FLOOR, POSITION 2 AND 3, 2 REQD
1951-1953 GMC TRUCK STEP SIDE, LONG BED, WITH WOOD FLOOR, POSITION 3 AND 4, 2 REQD
0-0 FOR SECOND POSITION CROSS SILL FOR STEP SIDE LONG BED
0-0 SEE NPD PART NUMBER K-17405-51DU
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
This item is made to order and is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 1-8 weeks for delivery. Currently, however, some manufacturers are requiring much longer lead times