WTK about troop seat back boards

[greencom]

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Hi all,
I'm restoring the boards on my '1953 and am curious about the seat back boards on the passenger side by the cab, they have been shaved down on the ends about 1/8 inch deep just beyond the carriage bolts, I'm pretty sure the boards are original to the truck and am wondering if this is as they were issued.
Thanks,
Bob

[ashyers]

Bob,
That's where the "jump seat" would land when you're not carrying a spare in the bed.

Andy

[greencom]

Thank you Andy, I forgot about the jump seat.
Bob