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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Can someone tell me what the diff is between a '72 & '73 bed size? Mine is a Styleside long bed.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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if im correct the long bed and short bed from both years are the same length,but dont quote me on that....
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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The 73 4x2 had a wider frame in the rear, so the bolt holes won't line up. They are the same length, but the 73+ bed had a full double wall construction, while the 72 only had double walls from the wheelwell down, so it had more inside width above the wheelwells.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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tonneau covers

Was at the "tonneaus" website, and they all listed a cover for a '73 and up. I guess the tops (rails) of the beds would be the same dimensions?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Yeah, for a cover they were all the same. I had a cap on my 69 that was originally on a 89 F-150, then a 78 F-150, then an 88 F-250. It fit all about the same.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Yeah, for a cover they were all the same. I had a cap on my 69 that was originally on a 89 F-150, then a 78 F-150, then an 88 F-250. It fit all about the same.
Same thing here. Bought my '72 used with a cap on it and it also fit my '83
 
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