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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Long bed step side

Why are there not more 8' flareside restored .Are they that ugly ? Any one have some pic of one ?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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I don't have any pics but I think they look good imo. I've always wanted 1
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Here is mine.
I think the long bed version looks great!
Just my opinion though.
Here is a link to my album.

1972 Ford F100 4x2 - 1972 F100 Flare Side Longbed
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan smith
Why are there not more 8' flareside restored .Are they that ugly?
Most Flaresides were sold as fleet vehicles and were driven into the ground.

Very few Flaresides in comparison to Stylesides were sold to the general public as most wanted the wider bed.
 
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