June 2008 page 18: FLARES ARE IN - Well, at least having a tailgate on your 53-72 Ford shortbed Flareside is in and now MAR-K makes brand-new tailgates for the Flaresides, which use hidden latches and link assemblies to open and close the back of the bed.  The latches are inside the bed so the outside has a clean smooth look. This tailgate is perfect for those who want the custom, flush appearance but don’t want the traditional tailgate chains which are noisy and sometimes damage the paint. This custom tailgate is made by MAR-K in Oklahoma City. Included with the tailgate is a customizing kit to convert your current bed sides to work with the latching mechanism and links. Also available for 76-87 shortbed Flaresides and 53-87 longbed Flareside Fords in both smooth and louvres.  For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgates.”

March 2008 page 22:  Latch It Up - MAR-K now makes hidden tailgate latches for 41-53 and 54-87 GM Stepsides and 58-66 GM Fleetsides with a unique locking system that allows them to stay in the open position. The latches are spring-loaded and are good for custom applications when replacing old tailgate chains.  Each pair of MAR-K’s latches includes installation hardware and complete instructions.  The kit requires modification to the bedsides and tailgate. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgate Parts.”

October 2007 page 22:  Shortbeds are In, Short Pants are Out - MAR-K Quality parts is proud to be the first on the block to offer steel 1940 Chevy shortbed bed sides with the original style chain bracket. A complete 16-gauge electrogalvanized steel, made-in-the-USA MAR-K bed side consists of the bed side panel, the front and rear stake pockets and a steel angle strip all welded together just like the originals. Holes are included in the bed sides for fender installation and the angle strips are punched with square holes, both in the correct pattern.  For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Sides.”

January 2007 page 15:  Hate Your ‘Gate? - Now you can get a tailgate for your ‘54 GMC that’s fit to put on thanks to MAR-K.  Their new tailgate is made from correct gage electrogalvanized steel and features welded construction like the original and accurate bends and dimensions to boot.  They are available with the original embossment and GMC lettering in the center area just like GM intended.  Chains and trunnions sold separately. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgate.”

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Custom Classic Trucks Magazine

May 2008 page 73:  BE UP FRONT - New from MAR-K is their Dodge Front Bed Panel that fits 48-52 and 53-60 Dodge Highside Stepside Pickups with 49-inch wide beds. The new panel has the embossed pattern as original and is made of 16-gage electo-galvanized steel. These front bed panels are welded construction like the originals and are made in the US.  All bolt holes for installation are provided for the wood floor and attachment to the bed sides...For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Front Bed Panels.”

February 2008 page 78: INNER PEACE - MAR-K now makes repair panels for the inner wall of the bed sides for 58-66 GM Fleetside trucks.  These go in front of and behind the wheel well to repair the rusted or damaged inner wall of the bed sides and are available for short bed and long bed trucks. All holes are punched for attachment to the wheel tubs and the wood bed. Each panel is made of electro-galvanized steel. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Side Inner Repair Panel.”

February 2008 page 76: HIDEOUT - MAR-K now makes hidden tailgate latches with a unique “locking” system that allows them to stay in the open posision. The new latches are spring-loaded and are used in for custom applications for replacing the old tailgate chains. Available for GM 41-53 and 54-87 Stepsides and 58-66 GM Fleetsides, each pair of  latches includes installation hardware and complete instructions.  (The kit requires modification to the bedsides and tailgate.) For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgate Parts.”

November 2007 page 84: Taking Sides - From MAR-K Quality parts are 1940 Chevy shortbed bed sides with the original style chain bracket. The bed side panels are made of 16-gauge electrogalvanized steel, and the chain bracket is riveted and spot welded to the stake pocket just like originals. A complete MAR-K bed side is made up of the bed side panel, the front and rear stake pockets and a steel angle strip.  Holes are included in the bed sides for fender installation and the angle strips are punched with square holes, both in the correct pattern.  The kit also includes a free teardop piece for welding in to the curl of your bedside. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Sides.”

September 2007 page 84: HOLE SHOT - MAR-K now makes bed side hole caps for ‘41-87 GM Stepsides and ‘51-72 Ford Flaresides.  The lens caps are available with either a red or amber lens, and both include a 12-volt light in the middle of the hole cap.  These aluminum caps are made to fit in the ends of the bed sides.  A rubber O-ring aids in installation and helps the caps stay in place. Smooth and reflector syles are also available, as well as embossed Bowtie. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Side Accessories.”

July 2007 page 78: The Missing Link - MAR-K now makes link assemblies, which replace old Stepside chains in custom applications. Available for GM 41-53 and 54-87 Stepsides, each pair includes links, upper and lower pivots, and installation hardware. This kit requires modification to the bed sides and tailgate. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgate Parts.”

April 2007 page 86: K Marks the Spot - MAR-K Quality Parts now makes a Dodge tailgate that fits 1953-85 Dodge Utiline (Stepside) pickups with 54-inch wide beds and ‘53-’68 Dodge Power Wagons.  The new MAR-K tailgate has an embossed pattern without the script and is made of 16-gauge electrogalvanized steel.  The tailgates include accurate bends and dimensions and are quality reproductions of the original Dodge -72-85 tailgates.  Tailgate chains and hinges are also available. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Tailgates.”

March 2007 page 74: The Hole Enchilada - MAR-K now makes GM 1947-48 bedsides with a formed hole for the fuel filler neck in the passenger bedside, just like the bed sides for GM ‘47-48 short and longbeds.  The new bedsides come ready to rock as soon as they leave MAR-K’s facilities.  All the GM bed sides include the bed side panel, stake pockets and steel angle strip. MAR-K also provides holes in the bed sides for easy fender installation. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Side Upgrades.”

February 2007 page 85: Cover Me, I’m Going In - MAR-K now makes steel stake pocket hole covers.  The hole covers are designed to do just as their name implies, cover up the hole in the stake pocket at the top of the bed sides. In order to install the covers all it takes is a little paint job, then push them in and go. The bases are made of stainless steel to help prevent rust and corrosion and the covers are available for several makes and models of classic trucks. For more information, contact MAR-K Quality Parts...  To find these parts in the online catalog, type in your truck year, make and model, look on the left frame under Parts Available and click on the category of “Bed Side Accessories.”