Bed Floor
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Bed Floor
I own a 68 F100 4x2 with the full 8' stylside box.
The box floor of my truck has officially rusted out, and I'm having difficulty finding a new floor. The problem is they only make bed sections 16" x 48", and I need to replace the whole floor. So, is it possible to find a whole bed elsewhere, other than a junkyard truck which I'm having difficulty finding a decent floor? Is it possible to use a floor from a 73-78, etc?
The box floor of my truck has officially rusted out, and I'm having difficulty finding a new floor. The problem is they only make bed sections 16" x 48", and I need to replace the whole floor. So, is it possible to find a whole bed elsewhere, other than a junkyard truck which I'm having difficulty finding a decent floor? Is it possible to use a floor from a 73-78, etc?
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As bad as this sounds, chevy trucks have complete aftermarket floors available if you chose to go that route. I posted a place that sells the 16" x 48" sections for $10 per in the paint and body forum.
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I know I would rather see if I could possibly modify the 73-79 box floor before jumping at chevy panels, and I know I can get a whole new bed for a 73-79 Ford. If it's possible to cut of the side extensions from the 73-79 bed to make it fit (same bolt holes, same ridge spacing) then I would do that. I have no intention of building one 8' bed out of six little panels. If it comes down to that then I will ask a friend who works in a machine shop to assist me in pressing and building a new floor from scratch from 18 guage steel (which I got for one HECK of a good price)...... one other idea that has crossed my mind (not particularly in favour of it yet) is building a floor out of checkerplate. Any thoughts?
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Checkerplate? If that is another name for diamond plate and you do not mind departing from stock, it has some advantages. I would leave the old bed in place, perhaps sealing it up with spray-on bed-liner, then using carriage bolts to fasten in the plate. You could choose either steel or aluminum, depending on personal aesthetics and the need for ballast. If you usually run empty and rarely carry a full load, then your truck will ride better, stop straighter, and have better traction with 300 to 500 pounds of ballast. You will give up a small amount of gas mileage and accelleration - there is no free lunch.
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