Custom LWB Tray
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Custom LWB Tray
Hey guys,
i have an 82 f100 LWB.
the tub tray is beyond repair, and so i am looking to replace it with a custom bed tray. I have searched high and low throughout the net, but have not been able to find any decent LWB custom jobs!
so i am turning to you guys for tips/ideas/inspirations
i have an 82 f100 LWB.
the tub tray is beyond repair, and so i am looking to replace it with a custom bed tray. I have searched high and low throughout the net, but have not been able to find any decent LWB custom jobs!
so i am turning to you guys for tips/ideas/inspirations
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if your asking what I think you are, its going to be hard to find the bedpan custom for a LWB truck.
You can get replacements for the original from LMC, and its just a simple welding and cutting job to get it in. (oh what we wouldnt do for the days of wooden truckbeds again).
You can get replacements for the original from LMC, and its just a simple welding and cutting job to get it in. (oh what we wouldnt do for the days of wooden truckbeds again).
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basically my truck currently has a well tub on the back.
its rusted out beyond any affordable repair.
im thinking of just getting rid of it and replacing it with a flat bed tray, but i dont think it looks as good as it would if it were swb.
mine is the LWB version in the pics below.
i cant decide if i like it or not, so was wondering if anyone else has done something similar? or had any other decent ideas?
its rusted out beyond any affordable repair.
im thinking of just getting rid of it and replacing it with a flat bed tray, but i dont think it looks as good as it would if it were swb.
mine is the LWB version in the pics below.
i cant decide if i like it or not, so was wondering if anyone else has done something similar? or had any other decent ideas?
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I think you mean a Flatbed, not a bed tray. You can find them on Craigslist for cheap, anything for an 1980-1996 long bed will work. You usally see these on F-250/F-350 models since they can handle more weight.
If you're going to build a flatbed, make the entire floor surface flat, above the wheels. Use the space in front/behind the rear tire under the bed floor for storage boxes. Make stake pockets so you can have removeable bed sides. Make a headache rack integrated into the bed. Do yourself a favor and make it entirely out of steel.
I think you might have confused people with the term "Bed tray" because I know I was thinking something completely different.
If you're going to build a flatbed, make the entire floor surface flat, above the wheels. Use the space in front/behind the rear tire under the bed floor for storage boxes. Make stake pockets so you can have removeable bed sides. Make a headache rack integrated into the bed. Do yourself a favor and make it entirely out of steel.
I think you might have confused people with the term "Bed tray" because I know I was thinking something completely different.
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I think the original poster is from Australia, or perhaps South America. Why the confusion in terminology.
His truck pictured is a right hand drive model.
Parts over there are harder to get.
Otherwise I'd tell him to just find a used 8' (TUB) bed and replace it.
1980-1996 will bolt on and work, if you could find someone to ship you one, although the bodylines are slightly different 1987-up.. Having a used bed shipped to OZ is probably cost prohibitive though...
The flatbeds for the 1973-1979's will work too as the wheelbase is the same. Some modifications may be required but nothing too serious.
There should be something local that would work.
His truck pictured is a right hand drive model.
Parts over there are harder to get.
Otherwise I'd tell him to just find a used 8' (TUB) bed and replace it.
1980-1996 will bolt on and work, if you could find someone to ship you one, although the bodylines are slightly different 1987-up.. Having a used bed shipped to OZ is probably cost prohibitive though...
The flatbeds for the 1973-1979's will work too as the wheelbase is the same. Some modifications may be required but nothing too serious.
There should be something local that would work.
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sorry for the confusion.
81-F-150-Explorer is right, im from Australia.
parts are rare to come by here, and very expensive.
i will try my best at restoring the tub thats on there now, but she's not looking so great!
a tub liner would be great, but shipping from the states is way too pricey.
cheers for the info guys, i will keep looking !
81-F-150-Explorer is right, im from Australia.
parts are rare to come by here, and very expensive.
i will try my best at restoring the tub thats on there now, but she's not looking so great!
a tub liner would be great, but shipping from the states is way too pricey.
cheers for the info guys, i will keep looking !
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