bed difference between a 72 & 74
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bed difference between a 72 & 74
I am looking for one of those this rubber bed mats for my '72 F-250. I find them listed for 74 - 96. Will that mat fit my 72 and if not whats the difference??
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While I don`t know for sure they do look very much simalar in size, doubt that any trimming would be needed. Best to check with a supplier. Even the tailgates 67/72 and 73/79 will interchange but have different body lines and profile on them.
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The 67-72 has smaller wheel housings as far as I know, external dimensions are very close from the mid-60s to the late 90s, I have used the same fiberglass cap on an 84, 69, and 88 F-250s, all fit the same.
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I agree it will be close with the bigger difference in the wheel wells.Check with our sponsers one of them might have um our know where you can get.GOOD LUCK!!!
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The wheelwells on 73-79 are molded into the floor and bedsides. I know the wheelwell dimensions are different than on older trucks but I don't know which is larger.
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From the front of the bed between the cab and bed measured to the outside of the tailgate in the back of the 70 SB is 81" Same measurment on a 77 SB is 84" Thus the reason putting a 67-72 on a 73-79 frame or the other way new bed holes have to be made. There is a 3in difference in lenth. Fenderwells both extend about 8in into the bed from the bed lip and about 35in long. difference is the 73-79 is rounded on all it's edges which makes them smaller of a hump whereas the 67-72 has squared off edges and looks bulky.
So to answer you question you will have roughly 3 inches of trimming on the end and a little if none around the wheelwells if you center them correctly when cutting the ends off.
So to answer you question you will have roughly 3 inches of trimming on the end and a little if none around the wheelwells if you center them correctly when cutting the ends off.
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thanks John, my friend found a universal (retangular cut to fit) one in his warehouse that is 80x102". It is about 1/2" thick. It has been in their inventory for about 4 years and they want it gone. I think this will end up being my best chance for one that fits and at the best price.
I am going to use our 72 to tow our travel trailer and carry our ATV in the bed and some other camping stuff. I just don't want the dents and scratches. It will never be used for hauling junk or rocks or anything else, I have another truck for that.
Thanks again for all the help and info.
I am going to use our 72 to tow our travel trailer and carry our ATV in the bed and some other camping stuff. I just don't want the dents and scratches. It will never be used for hauling junk or rocks or anything else, I have another truck for that.
Thanks again for all the help and info.