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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Random Question about long box sizes

Hey guys, a few of my friends have fullsize trucks with 8ft beds, and I'm just wondering if a Geo Metro would fit in the back?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Tape measure?

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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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Haha I wanted to just go with the BGBG method, but I don't think the Metro kids would appreciate it. It's just MPG envy, thats all ;-)
 
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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WB approx 7'9" to 8'3" depending on model.

Overall length 12'3" to 12'7".

You need to mount a flat bed.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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I have seen a Ford truck, with a Model T in the bed.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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hmmmmm, metro, in a longbed, It might just work well, depending on your measurements, that would be kinda funny to see though
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Don't do it! It would look like they're mating.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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just put it in and leave the tailgate open
 
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Haha I'm gonna try it, just need to find a way to get the metro in the bed itself :-\
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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It will certainly fit, once you put it thru the crusher.
 
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[QUOTE=dsgrntld187]Haha I'm gonna try it, just need to find a way to get the metro in the bed itself :-\[/QUOTe


It won't fit. The wheelbase of the Geo is about 8 ft, the overall length is about 12 foot. The rear wheels will be hanging over the end of the bed and the truck wheel wells will be crunched.

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