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Dec 27, 2012 | 01:07 PM

Ron/RPMS

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Camper shell

What year ford trucks , or other brand doesnt matter , have the same box dimensions as the my 81 f250 LB supercab.

I'm looking for a used camper shell/top and see a bunch for sale but would like to know if they would possiably fit before calling the ad.

Thanks Ron

Dec 27, 2012 | 01:27 PM

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1980-1996 should cover it.

Dec 27, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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Chevy and Dodge boxes are just a little narrower, so that kind of rules them out. We measured them one day when I was looking for one. That's why the aluminum tool boxes fit our Fords like doodoo, not wide enough to properly fit on the rails.

Dec 27, 2012 | 09:07 PM

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1973-1979 will also work. I was thinking of finding a factory top for my truck a few years back, but they are rare as hens teeth.

The same factory slider that fits the 1973-1981s can be installed in the Factory camper shell. With the optional gasket fitting around both slider windows, you can leave the windows open even in the rain.

Dec 28, 2012 | 07:10 AM

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I bought one off a '79 that was sitting in a guys backyard..Perfect fit. Make sure you get one that was on a Ford..

Dec 28, 2012 | 05:16 PM

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Now when you say "camper shell" are you talking about this?

Because to me, and many others, that's a camper shell/cap/topper etc.

I know Ford called there plain ol' fiberglass CAP a camper shell, but are you looking for the regular fiberglass cap? Or what I posted???

Heres a Ford factory "camper shell" and they can be recognized by that round emblem on both sides, just behind the cab.

Dec 31, 2012 | 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IDIDieselJohn

Now when you say "camper shell" are you talking about this?

More like the bottom picture, a "cap" is probably the right term. It doesnt need to be "factory" , but that would be nice. The top one would be better , but i'm not looking to put that much money in one. I just need something to cover and secure tools and parts when were racing with the classicgearjammers.org while i'm towing with a open trailer.

Thanks to those that sumitted models that fit and ones that dont.I have a better idea when I call about a used one.