1954-1955 Short Bed Strips Stainless Steel (Custom) – GM Truck Custom polished stainless steel bed strips are very shiny, giving them a “chrome” look. Bed strips are smooth on the surface with a track attached to the underside for hidden mounting. Each strip is 1-1/2″ wide and 18 gauge thickness, with special “T” bolts as mounting hardware. Made in USA!