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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 10:57 AM
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85' short bed; Does anyone know what the dimensions are for a bed shell? Tks.
 
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Will a shell from a 87-96 trucks fit?
 
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Will a shell from a 87-96 trucks fit?
years 73-96(and 97 F250HD) are all the same dimensions.

Also Pre 88 chevy and pre 94 dodge will work too
 
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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That's great info...I knew different makes, years would probaly work...I just wasn't sure which ones. I have to ask though...are you 100% sure? And what are the dimensions...length and width? Thanks!!
 
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That's great info...I knew different makes, years would probaly work...I just wasn't sure which ones. I have to ask though...are you 100% sure? And what are the dimensions...length and width? Thanks!!

Apparently you don't know me. I speak FACT, not opinion
 
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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So, what are those dimensions (LOL)?
 
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You have a short bed, go measure it. I am sure it is warmer there then here 5*
 
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You have a short bed, go measure it. I am sure it is warmer there then here 5*
I have to agree with Brad. It only takes a second and a tape measure...
 
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Unfortunately, I don't have my truck in front of me right at the minute...I thought it was 6' by 6'...
 
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6.75 long but i don't know exactly. But it id 2* out today and they are talking -10 tomorrow So I am not going outside
 
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I'm back. My 85' short bed...it currently has a beat-up aluminum shell on it. How do I measure for a new shell?
 
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