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Jan 3, 2014 | 09:56 PM

MdubbU

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73-79 Long bed

Im looking for a bed for my 79 F100. I have been searching for months here in Michigan and have not come across any, Or any in decent shape. If any one knows of one any where or has a listing for one please let me know.

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Jan 3, 2014 | 10:08 PM

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I just posted thread about one I just found on ebay check it out. Thread is titled Found this on ebay

Jan 3, 2014 | 11:52 PM

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I just posted thread about one I just found on ebay check it out.

Thread is titled Found this on ebay: 1973 truck bed.

Stylesides: 1973/76's have exposed fuel caps, 1977/79's have fuel doors.

Jan 3, 2014 | 11:56 PM

paredneck33

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Yes numberdummy I know. I also realize the inside wheel wells in the beds are different. 73-6 they are longer then the 77-9. But they do interchange. Thanks for the heads up though.

Jan 4, 2014 | 01:46 AM

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Have you checked out the local craigslist and maybe this guy for a lead on one in state? Yes maybe a little far to drive?

1973 - 1979 Ford Truck Front Clips

Have you contact your FTE state chapter and see if you can get a lead from any one there?

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum85/

Jan 4, 2014 | 02:11 AM

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Got two boxes. A 78 dual tank box & a 77 single tank. But I'm in Nebraska. And l'm not giving them up cheap.

Jan 4, 2014 | 05:27 AM

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look into buying a parts truck. It is cheaper in the long run and you can part it out/crush it when you have all the parts you want/need.

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Jan 4, 2014 | 08:46 AM

MdubbU

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I have talked to the place that sells all the front clips, the also sell beds but there beds go to a reconditioning process and they sell them in as new/rebuilt with a hefty price tag of $2000+ and that's out of the question right now.

Jan 4, 2014 | 08:48 AM

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look into buying a parts truck. It is cheaper in the long run and you can part it out/crush it when you have all the parts you want/need.

That's what I wanted to do but I don't have enough room for that where I live and the shop im doing all my work on the truck at wont let me store another truck in the lot.

Jan 4, 2014 | 08:50 AM

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I have one off a 76 highboy. It is not perfect, but it is not all rusted out either. If interested send me a PM. I'm in Michigan also.

This bed looks decent, I sent you a message.

Jan 4, 2014 | 09:35 AM

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Check with the local towing companies that take impounded vechicles
and have public auctions.
Saw a clean running 74 sell last week for $300.

Jan 4, 2014 | 09:37 AM

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Where is the link to that public auction? Count me in.

Jan 4, 2014 | 10:54 AM

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I've hit the public auctions once or twice here where I live & its a waste of time.
They start out out scrap price & then the Mexicans just bid everything up beyond what their worth.