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Jan 4, 2015 | 01:52 PM

#31

Montecz

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So back to the OP's question, since you have a reputable shop willing to do it for next to nothing I would have them do the patches for the lower input costs

Jan 4, 2015 | 03:47 PM

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lafermedavid

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8 Ft Bedside Rear Half Alter For 6' Bed Has Circular Hole For Gas Filler On LH Panel

It seems like every where I look except lmc they are not full panel sides,halves,,anybody have experience<FORM style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" method=post action=https://order.store.yahoo.net/yhst-132016159335581/cgi-bin/wg-order?yhst-132016159335581+907356l-ford-pickup-73bed>with Mill Supply .even tabco partial peices. unless Im missing something .any oem out there?lmc low guage sheet metals.

Regular price: $210.34
Sale price: $175.28
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LH 8' Bedside rear half 25"Hx47"L (round gas filler hole). Fits: 73-79 Ford Pickup. LH, Drivers Side.

All of our Car, Truck, Van and SUV, Body Panels and Patch Panels are Die-Stamped to match the body lines and definition of the original equipment manufacture's OEM part with minimum fit adjustments.

Our Body Panels and Patch Panels are 19 gauge or thicker. They are at least as heavy gauge as OEM Panels or thicker.

Our body and patch panels are screwed, welded or pop-riveted into place, and come primed or have a protective coating on

Jan 4, 2015 | 04:42 PM

#33

hickory1991

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by lafermedavid

8 Ft Bedside Rear Half Alter For 6' Bed Has Circular Hole For Gas Filler On LH Panel

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-197...k-Driver-Side-

It seems like every where I look except lmc they are not full panel sides,halves,,anybody have experience<form style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" action="https://order.store.yahoo.net/yhst-132016159335581/cgi-bin/wg-order?yhst-132016159335581+907356l-ford-pickup-73bed" method="post">with Mill Supply .even tabco partial peices. unless Im missing something .any oem out there?lmc low guage sheet metals.

Regular price: $210.34
Sale price: $175.28
Quantity: <input name="vwquantity" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" size="3" maxlength="3" value="1"><input title="Add to cart" class="addtocartImg" style="margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; display: block; cursor: pointer;" type="image" src="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-132016159335581_2258_84415"></form>

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LH 8' Bedside rear half 25"Hx47"L (round gas filler hole). Fits: 73-79 Ford Pickup. LH, Drivers Side.

Our Body Panels and Patch Panels are 19 gauge or thicker. They are at least as heavy gauge as OEM Panels or thicker.

Our body and patch panels are screwed, welded or pop-riveted into place, and come primed or have a protective coating on

Here is an oem one. Is this what your looking for? Pricey I know, but they are hard to come by. I have both oem bedsides and it took along time to find. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-Ford-Truck-Driver-Side-Bedside-Panel-74-75-76-77-78-Long-Bed-/321619564951?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ae2051997&vxp=mtr

Jan 4, 2015 | 06:27 PM

#34

lafermedavid

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patches or panels

Thanks Hickory,always helpful,much appreciated.

Jun 29, 2015 | 08:23 PM

#35

btubbs

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wow wish my bed on my 88 looked that good my wheel arches are gone the whole beds cheaper than bedsides

Jun 29, 2015 | 08:59 PM

#36

bmuhlbach

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From: hinckley ohio

I was looking around and got good reviews for Sherman there out of Michagan.I have bought stuff from tabco good stuff.

Jun 29, 2015 | 09:41 PM

#37

F350Loui

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From: Blackstock On. Canada.

Box sides

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Originally Posted by HIO Silver

I'd patch or pull all that... relatively easy IMO.... been there, done it already . I'd add a stud gun/puller to the tool arsenal.

Below is the culprit of wheel arch rust. A crappily designed wheel well liner. See the dark area? That's where mud, pebbles, and dirt gets trapped because the fricken drain holes are too few and too small. It never dries out. The solution is to section out large areas so it drains better and weld it back in because it braces the bed side.

When I do box sides I take out the inner wheel welł. Like HIO Silver said its the culprit for rust in the first place. Use a pair of front liners an fit them to the rear. With some trimming they fit good. Screw the inner part of the liner to the pinch weld of the box floor. I've done this to every truck I've owned no more rust issues. And I live in Canada hey. Yes it is solid.