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Feb 20, 2006 | 12:53 AM

fordtruckman78

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Has anyone on here ever put an 80's bed on their 73-39 ford pickups. If so do you have pictures of it I could see. Thanks
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Feb 20, 2006 | 01:11 AM

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There have been a number of recent threads on this subject. Check thru the galleries also. Sources for beds have also been discussed.

Feb 20, 2006 | 02:46 AM

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lots of these have been done they are functional BUT UGLY!

Feb 20, 2006 | 02:58 AM

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In my opinion, the only way a 80's bed can look good on an earlier truck is if its a Flareside/stepside. The 67-72 beds look better than an 80's bed on a 73-79, but they leave a gap between the cab and the front of the bed. I think the 67-72's have a 131" wheelbase instead of the 73-79's 133".

Feb 20, 2006 | 03:01 AM

ford390gashog

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73-79 trucks had many WB options , so many its almost confusing. the 67-72 is a better swap. i have seen 110'' , 130'',133'', 139'' and a 172'' . mine is a 139''

Feb 20, 2006 | 03:10 AM

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I'm refering to a regular cab longbed. The 67-72 is just a tad shorter, with the rear axle closer to the cab. I think the 80's regular cab longbeds are 133" like the 73-79, I know the wheel well will line up better.

Feb 21, 2006 | 04:07 AM

tomcasino

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I couldn't post an attachment but in my gallery, the last photo shows a black mud truck with an '80's style box. Like "gashog" said, UGLY. Then again, it's just a mud truck.

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Feb 22, 2006 | 11:28 AM

Madmike33

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Yes very ugly. My highboy had the 80's box when I bought it. It was the first thing I took off when I got it.
My Avatar has it on and a couple of pictures in my gallery.

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Feb 24, 2006 | 10:06 PM

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4 of the 6 holes from th 80-94 boxes will align with the 73-79. guys around me grind the spot welds holding the 80's style sides and replace with an aftermarket 73-79 body style. look really good. also they typically weld angle iron to the inside of the frame rail and drill a hole to catch the other two bolts virtually undetectable.