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Apr 1, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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Dylanpan214

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Whoops number dummy, my mistake, i didnt catch that, my apologies

Apr 1, 2012 | 06:59 PM

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cheddar89

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From: joplin mo

Do u know why they installed this bed from the factory it just dont make sence for them to the body lines dont match up or anything

Apr 2, 2012 | 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cheddar89

Do u know why they installed this bed from the factory? It just dont make sense for them to the body lines dont match up or anything

It does make sense, because it was much cheaper for FoMoCo to use the existing 1957/60 Styleside beds, then to design another.

When they did design another, it will be found on 1964/66 F100/250 2WD's, 1966 F100 4WD's only.

Don't forget that the 1961/62 F100/250 (2WD only) Uni Stylesides were the best sellers until 1963, then the 'wrong bed' Stylesides outsold them 2 to 1. Uni cancelled after 1963.

Most peeps back then weren't all that concerned about what the trucks looked like, because they bought them for work.

Prolly 75% of all the trucks back then...were sold as commercial fleet vehicles to construction companies, US Gov't, RR's, petroleum industry, telephone and etc companies.

In fact, 1991 was the first year that more Ford trucks were sold to individuals than as fleet vehicles.

Apr 2, 2012 | 12:59 AM

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From: joplin mo

Oh ya that makes sence thanks for the info i was always curious about that

Apr 2, 2012 | 03:14 AM

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cheddar89,take your drill index next door to find out the size of the hole.

Apr 2, 2012 | 03:27 AM

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Yea thats my plan lol im gunna go measure where the holes sre too lol

Apr 2, 2012 | 03:48 AM

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No need to measure, bring a roll of 1/2 or 3/4 masking tape. Put tape on his dash were the holes are. Push a hole with pencil or drill bit where the holes are. Take the tape over to your truck and put it on your dash.