Many CCKW's have had their original Steel, Composite, or Wooden cargo bed removed and replaced at some time in the past. The most common replacement cargo bed is the M-35 series cargo bed. It fits the frame and is similar in all dimensions (the most notable difference is that the M-35 bed is 8 inches wider).
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M-35 Cargo Bed
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Notice the hinges on the side. These hinges allow the side wall to hang down, exposing the entire cargo bed. The rear cargo bed brace (directly under the tailgate) is solid. There is no tool box, nor any provision for marker lights. The troop seat supports are also thicker on the M-35 bed. |
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Profile of the Composite bed. Notice
no hinges.The side of the bed does not come up as far as the M-35 bed.
The slats that are used for the troop seats are also thinner. |
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This is the rear end of a CCKW composite bed. Notice the tool box in the center and the cut outs for marker lights. |
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This is the front left side of the CCKW cargo bed. Notice the fuel tank spout cut out and the lack of any hinges. There is also a slight bevel on the front corner. |