The following are suggestions for the installation of MAR-K parts and other information to make your pickup project a little easier. These hints may not apply to parts that have been purchased from other companies.  Some of these tips can also be found in our catalog!

BED WOOD AND BED/ANGLE STRIPS

• Angle Cover Instructions
• Angle Strip Removal and Installation for 37-53 GM Bed Sides
• Angle Strip Removal and Installation for 54-72 GM Bed Sides
• Angle Strip Removal and Installation for 73-87 GM Bed Sides
• Removal of Original Angles on GM Stepsides
• Aluminum Bed Strips instructions
• Hidden Mounting Hole instructions for 51-72 Ford Flaresides
• Drilling Mounting Holes in Bed Wood
• Bed Mounting Information for GM Stepside and Ford Flareside Trucks
• Bed Wood Dimensions - Cutting wood to fit MAR-K bed strips
• Wood Finish Suggestions - Information on how to finish wood.
• Wood Finish Testing Information I -Test to evaluate how well various wood finish products will last when exposed to outdoor use.  Original wood bed testing article in 2004
• Wood Finish Testing Information II - Test to evaluate how well various wood finish products will last when exposed to outdoor use.  New test beginning July 2005
• Filling Cracks in Bed Wood - For repair of cracked wood boards
• Exhaust Heat Shield installation

BED PARTS

• NEW! Installing a GM 54 stepside bed on a GM 47-53 stepside frame.
• NEW! Tailgate with Hidden Latches and Link Assemblies for Ford 53-87 Long Flaresides and 76-87 Short Flaresides
• NEW! Tailgate with Hidden Latches and Link Assemblies for Chevrolet and GMC 54-87 Stepsides
• NEW! Instructions for LED Hole Caps for Dodge 53-85 Stepsides, Ford 51-72 Short Flaresides, GM 40-87 Stepsides
• Tailgate with Hidden Latches and Link Assemblies for Ford 53-72 Short Flaresides
• Bed Side Identification for 39-85 Dodge Short Stepsides.
• Tailgate Hidden Latch Instructions for custom applications for removal of chains for 41-87 GM Stepsides
• Tailgate Hidden Latch Instructions for custom applications for removal of chains for 58-66 GM Fleetsides
• Tailgate Link Assembly Instructions for custom applications for removal of chains for 41-53 GM Stepsides
• UPDATED! Tailgate Link Assembly Instructions for custom applications for removal of chains for 54-87 GM Stepsides
• Tailgate Link Assembly Instructions for custom applications for removal of chains for 58-66 GM Fleetsides
• Tailgate Hinge/Trunnion Mounting Instructions for GM Stepside and Ford Flareside Trucks
• Rear Cross Sill Mounting Instructions for GM Stepside and Ford Flareside Trucks
• Bed-to-Frame Mounting Information for GM Stepside and Ford Flareside Trucks
• Tailgate Closure - 5 Ways to Latch Your Tailgate
• Bed Side Interchangeability for 54-87 GM Short Stepsides
• Bed Side Interchangeability for 54-87 GM Long Stepsides
• Installation of Stepside Tailgate with handle and latch mechanism for 41-53 GM.  Covers using MAR-K bed sides or original bed sides.
• Installation of Stepside Tailgate with handle and latch mechanism for 54-87 GM. Covers using MAR-K bed sides or original bed sides.
• How to install bed side teardrops for 41-53 GM and 51-72 Ford
• Instructions for Bed Side Hole Caps - smooth, reflector and lighted.

FLEETSIDE BED PARTS INSTRUCTIONS

• Bed Side Inner Wall Repair Panel for 58-66 GM Fleetsides
• Bed Side Wheelhouse Repair Flange Instructions for 58-66 GM Fleetsides

BED INSTALLATION

• 67-72 GM Steel Floor to Wood Bed Conversion
• Bed Parts Installation (general) - for stepside style beds
• How to Make Sure Your Bed is Square - for stepside beds

CUSTOM PARTS

• Ford 53-87 Flareside (Stepside) Tailgate Cover installation
• Ford 64-86 Styleside (Wide Bed) Tailgate Weld-in installation
• Ford Ranger Tailgate Cover installation
• 41-46 GM Stepside Tailgate Cover installation
• 47-53 GM Stepside Tailgate Cover installation
• 54-87 GM Stepside Tailgate Cover installation
• Rear pan installation (general)
• Rear Cross Sill Modification to use MAR-K rear pan with tag box
• Front Pan Installation (general)
• Taillight Filler Installation for 73-87 GM and 88-98 GM

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Updated! Care of Stainless and Steel Parts - General helpful information
• Updated! Preparing Parts for Painting
• How to Remove Labels from Sheet Metal Surfaces - Labels that come on many MAR-K parts

MOULDINGS

• Moulding Clips Installation - General helpful information for installing moulding clips

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Threaded Insert Installation - serves as a guideline for installing threaded inserts into thin sheet metal where access to the back of the sheet metal is prohibited.

If you do not see information on the part you are interested in, you can send e-mail to our technical experts at techsupport@mar-k.com or call MAR-K Quality Parts at (405) 721-7945. 

You can also fax us at (405) 721-8906.

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