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Oct 3, 2006 | 08:25 AM

rockeg99

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Truck Bed

I know it's a long shot. I've scoured Colorado but have been unable to come up with a decent bed for my 78 F250. Anyone have any ideas in this area?

Oct 3, 2006 | 10:49 AM

LxMan1

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Good luck, these are far and few between when it comes to finding a good one. You might check with the guys/gals in the Colorado chaper forum.

Oct 3, 2006 | 12:21 PM

Torque1st

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There are places in the SW that specialize in rust free parts. You would have to have it shipped or go get it.

Oct 6, 2006 | 09:48 PM

timothy47129

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Im sure you can really find one if you want to pay for it.I forgot the site but someone online located out west has beds in the range of $800-????

Tim

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Oct 11, 2006 | 03:30 PM

73FOMO

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I just found a longbox 8' bed, no rust through, no major dents, and got for $100 bucks on ebay, but I would just continue to look in every backyard that you pass. You will be surprised at what you spot. Especially out in the country.

Oct 12, 2006 | 07:31 AM

77460f150

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rustfreeparts.com, this guy usually has a good supply of 73-79 Ford truck boxes, short and long. -Ed

Oct 12, 2006 | 09:07 PM

FirstTry

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i have been toying with the idea of a late model stepside box on my 79, but have not come up with anything. beds for this bodystyle in my area are pretty much nonexistent. and shipping would be very expensive. i was browsing throuygh the LMC catalogue and in their replacment sheetmetal it looks as if you can order an entire bed but would then have to piece it together. i think it came out to like $3000 some dollars american though. not sure if that is actually possible though