Description
Bed Cross Sill – Rear – Late 1951–1953 Chevy GMC 3100 1/2-Ton Stepside Pickup | 8-Board Bed | OE-Style Replacement | AMD
Restore the strength and factory support of your Advance Design pickup bed with this OE-style Rear Bed Cross Sill for Late 1951–1953 Chevrolet and GMC 3100 1/2-ton Stepside pickups equipped with the original 8-board bed floor (7 bed strips). Manufactured to original factory specifications, this heavy-duty rear cross sill provides critical structural support at the rear of the bed while maintaining the correct factory fit and appearance.
Positioned directly in front of the tailgate, this is the last (rear-most) bed cross sill in the bed assembly. Precision stamped from heavy-gauge steel with the correct contours and mounting locations, it is an ideal replacement for rusted, bent, or damaged originals during a complete bed restoration or repair.
As with all AMD restoration components, this rear bed cross sill is engineered for OE-style fitment, making it the perfect choice for restoring your 1951, 1952, or 1953 Chevrolet or GMC 3100 Advance Design pickup.
Key Features
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OE-style rear bed cross sill
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Fits Late 1951–1953 Chevrolet and GMC 3100 1/2-ton Stepside pickups
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Correct for 8-board bed floors with 7 bed strips
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Rear-most bed cross sill located directly in front of the tailgate
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Manufactured from heavy-gauge stamped steel
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Correct factory contours and mounting locations
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Restores bed floor strength and structural support
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Direct replacement for rusted or damaged originals
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Premium AMD restoration component
Vehicle Compatibility
Chevrolet
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Late 1951–1953 3100 1/2-Ton Stepside Pickup
GMC
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Late 1951–1953 100 1/2-Ton Stepside Pickup
Technical Information
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Product Type: Rear Bed Cross Sill
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Position: Rear-Most Bed Cross Sill (Adjacent to Tailgate)
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Bed Floor Configuration: 8-Board Bed / 7 Bed Strips
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Material: Heavy-Gauge Stamped Steel
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Installation: Direct Replacement
Notes or Fitment Clarifications
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Fits 8-board bed floor applications only
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Correct for trucks equipped with 7 bed strips
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One rear cross sill required per vehicle
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Installs as the last cross sill, directly in front of the tailgate
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Manufactured to OE specifications for factory fit and appearance
1951 Model Year Transition:
The 1951 Chevrolet and GMC 3100 pickup model year was a transition period for Advance Design truck beds. Early-production trucks were equipped with a 9-board bed floor (8 bed strips), while later-production trucks received the revised 8-board bed floor (7 bed strips). Because an official GM production break has not been widely documented—and many trucks have had bed components replaced over the years—please verify your bed configuration before ordering.
How to Identify Your Bed:
An 8-board bed uses eight wooden bed planks and seven metal bed strips, while a 9-board bed uses nine wooden bed planks and eight metal bed strips. Count your bed boards or bed strips before ordering to ensure you select the correct replacement components.
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