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Jun 27, 2014 | 09:29 PM

carchub

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Canopy Compatibility

Okay so first, yes I'm going to go measure my own bed, but; does anyone know if this canopy would fit my '72 F250 long bed? In terms of sitting right and whatnot. If not it's okay, I'm just checking everywhere I can to be certain this would fit my rig

Ford Ranger Canopy

Thank you!

Jun 27, 2014 | 09:37 PM

HIO Silver

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It'll fit.. inside the bed as cargo.

It fits a Ranger... as in mini-truck

A Bump long bed can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood btwn the wheel tubs with the tailgate up.... 8 ft x 12 inches = 96 inches. It's gonna be short.

Jun 27, 2014 | 09:49 PM

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buy em out hahaha

Jun 27, 2014 | 10:08 PM

carchub

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Ah I see, I didn't catch that it was that new of a Ranger, looks are deceiving. Thank you for the dimensions!

Jun 27, 2014 | 10:37 PM

HIO Silver

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Ah I see, I didn't catch that it was that new of a Ranger, looks are deceiving. Thank you for the dimensions!

The canopy dimensions are posted in the ad... the 4x8 plywood fit is a general rule of truck because these are work trucks and designed to accommodate sheet goods.

Yeah, the pics in the ad could have been taken from a farther distance.

Seems like a good deal for only $70.

Jun 27, 2014 | 10:54 PM

carchub

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The canopy dimensions are posted in the ad...

Yep I saw those, what I meant was your own mentioning of the 96" of the bed length, which I'll go by now. I measured my bed from one stake hole to the other and got about that amount (if I went from the front to the edge of the closed tailgate, it'd be over 96).

Jun 27, 2014 | 11:11 PM

HIO Silver

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Ah.. I dig it Kimosabe. HIO Silver.... Awaaaay!

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Jun 27, 2014 | 11:30 PM

carchub

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Hahaha, awesome. And thank you Orich, I'll remember that, too

Jun 27, 2014 | 11:39 PM

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carchub

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I've always wanted one of these or something like it but looks like this particular one doesn't fit past the 80's...anywhere I can go and look at selections of this type of aluminum shell?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-F-series-LONG-BED-ALUMINUM-TRUCK-CAP-1987-96-F150-F250-F350-8ft-/261483253568?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce19dcf40&vxp=mtr

Jun 28, 2014 | 02:17 AM

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RichS2659

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They will fit 67-98 8 ft beds perfectly (-96 F-150's, and -98 F-250/350's). In fact my dad has the old aluminum canopy from my old 72 F-100 long bed on his 94 F-150 and it fits perfectly. And IIRC, the 73-98 beds use the same bed floor metal stamping.

Jun 28, 2014 | 08:16 AM

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I had a guy wanting to buy my old 8' c/o camper camper about 8yrs ago and he said it was not an 8' bed on this f150 so that's what based my answer on.
So, I sand corrected...

orich'

Jun 28, 2014 | 07:26 PM

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flyboy2610

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The place I got my topper from said it was off a Ch*vy. No idea what year, but I think it looks pretty good for $100. Fits pretty good, too.
It's in my sig pic.

Jun 28, 2014 | 07:51 PM

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orich

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Aw this my for $50 bucks C/List camper shell came off an 88 chevy
Orich

Jun 28, 2014 | 09:28 PM

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Ford_Six

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I tried a Chevy one on mine and it didn't fit right. Too short and narrow, the Ford ones tend to be wider, taller and longer.
I have run the same cap on an 80s, 90s and 69 bed and it fit all the same. One for an SD or 97+ F150 will not fit.