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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 05:14 PM
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So my truck came from the dealer with this option (Marti Report) however its a replacement bed, are there aftermarket kits availablle or am i going to have to source a bed with it existing already?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 06:20 PM
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Find a bed , or find a bed you can cut and paste .
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 06:22 PM
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I’m pretty confident only 1973-1979 ones will work also. There were a few different ones for ‘67-‘72 but only one style for ‘73-‘79.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 12:35 AM
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No aftermarket bed side tool box kit available. Yes you are going to have to source a 73-79 bed with one or source a used tool box (cut out of a 73-79 bed). And yes it involves cutting the hell out of the bed to get the TB box lip. And then its time for some body work. It has been done, so it is doable. I have seen them on Ebay....FOUND ONE CHEAP... BETTER GET ON IT!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PICK-UP-BED...oAAOSw7tBgLwDV

And the trim https://www.ebay.com/itm/RH-BOX-LOWE...YAAOSwlq1gLuDf

Dang wrong year. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1968-1...4AAOSwlOldf-3d

Getting closer https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1979-f...QAAOSwqvFgOHIZ

The door https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1979-R...oAAOSwaYVdePJR


 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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I should’ve chopped out the metal around this one. Guy was scrapping the bed and I just took the door and insert. Won’t fit your truck though, the body lines don’t match.



 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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It wouldn't be hard to weld in. but I don't know if it's worth the effort. all my 73-79's have it but it wouldn't hurt my feelings if they didn't, it's not like they're that great looking.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2021 | 05:59 PM
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Thanks for the replies and links, i dont possess the skills or tools to attempt that kind of job unfortunately. I am going to have to find one already installed in the bed and try to purchase it.

I guess im on the hunt now!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2021 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies and links, i dont possess the skills or tools to attempt that kind of job unfortunately. I am going to have to find one already installed in the bed and try to purchase it.

I guess im on the hunt now!
I know of a whole bed in WA with one for cheap. I’m sure it’s easier to find one in Texas though.
 
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if you need or could sell the rest of the parts here's one. ship the whole rig.

I assume it's solid by looking at the pictures but I know nothing about it.


Ford F150 Pickup - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale (craigslist.org)
 
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Thats exactly what i would buy if it were closer, im in Texas, hopefully one will pop up.
 
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@79stuff, if you find one in a full bed and want to get rid of your old one, I'm also in TX and seeking an 8' bed for my 79.
 
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They can be found. I took this FTE member to the JY and lent him the cordless tools to cut it out. And if had the race trac trim on it.


 
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Thats what im looking for, want to sell it?
 
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I remember that the orange truck still has that one in it....PM me about it.
 
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Originally Posted by 79tuff
Thanks for the replies and links, i dont possess the skills or tools to attempt that kind of job unfortunately. I am going to have to find one already installed in the bed and try to purchase it.

I guess im on the hunt now!
Where are you located and what kind of shape is your current bed in? I have a bed with the tool box. However, my truck didnt come with it from the factory.
 
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