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Mar 27, 2002 | 07:31 AM

Blaine

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Mar 27, 2002 | 10:10 AM

chris28

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Sorry to post two different times but I also have a question on swapping beds. Will a 79 long bed fit on a 76 long bed? Are there any major differences? Thanks in advance!

Mar 27, 2002 | 11:22 AM

Vampiro

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no there are no differences. as long as everything matches upi it'll work. 73-79 parts are interchangeable since there from the same ares

Mar 27, 2002 | 12:11 PM

78f250boy

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they are the exact same for the yrs. 73-79. i still am looking for beds for my truck. but the thing is i would like a tool box, and a dual tank long bed. any info where i could find one?

Mar 27, 2002 | 02:58 PM

fordguy76

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the only difference is the gas filler hole and neck. the one on the 77-79 has a square door and the 73-76 has a round hole with a screw on cap. the filler hose is different too. the one from the 77-79 has a better angle on it and will take gas better

Mar 27, 2002 | 05:23 PM

chris28

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Mine has dual tanks on it and the one I plan to swap has a single any ideas on how I might could work that? The bed I have is a flat bed with two side boxes on it with dual tanks. If the swap works out then I won't be needed that heavy thing.

Mar 27, 2002 | 09:18 PM

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If you are going from a 79 to a TWO WHEEL DRIVE 76 it will fit. If you are talking about an F-250 the bolt holes will NOT line up. The F-250 has a narrower frame and will require you to drill new holes in the bed. Im not sure about the F-150 4x4. Other than the holes it will fit fine.

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