Dzimm,Thank you for your response I was starting to think no one new the answer or cared about my concerns . At 66 I ask questions before anything . Your response is my decision it is so hard to find parts locally could I just use the local bedside,with out freight charge with no rust ?. My bed is full of rust spots , I hate to cut up a good short bed , I guess the price with freight for the new side is close to the same ,thanks again for your help. Stroker