Replacement 6' bed sides??
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These guys are making them, but they are $975 each side, plus shipping.
Southern Truck sells rust free Ford, F150, F250, F350, Ranger, Bronco, Excursion, Explorer, Ecoline, Mustang, Escort truck and car parts including rust free doors, rust free beds, rust free truck boxes, rust free cabs, rust free fenders and also does
I have heard of some people buying the long bed sides and shortening them to work, but I think you could find an entire used short bed cheaper, depending on where you are located, and how far you want to drive. I bought one in California for $400 that is mint, and I bought an entire Lariat short bed body and frame in Tennessee for $100 that has minimal rust. The deals are out there, you just might have to take a road trip to get them.
Southern Truck sells rust free Ford, F150, F250, F350, Ranger, Bronco, Excursion, Explorer, Ecoline, Mustang, Escort truck and car parts including rust free doors, rust free beds, rust free truck boxes, rust free cabs, rust free fenders and also does
I have heard of some people buying the long bed sides and shortening them to work, but I think you could find an entire used short bed cheaper, depending on where you are located, and how far you want to drive. I bought one in California for $400 that is mint, and I bought an entire Lariat short bed body and frame in Tennessee for $100 that has minimal rust. The deals are out there, you just might have to take a road trip to get them.
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In order to search for a new original or replacement, I need to know which side.
If a left (drivers side), there are two different ones, because one has one fuel door opening, the other has two fuel door openings.
The right is the same 1973/79, the left is 1977/79 only.
I found a new right side last year for another member, the same place (at that time) had another right.
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You need to be specific when you ask a question like this.
In order to search for a new original or replacement, I need to know which side.
If a left (drivers side), there are two different ones, because one has one fuel door opening, the other has two fuel door openings.
The right is the same 1973/79, the left is 1977/79 only.
I found a new right side last year for another member, the same place (at that time) had another right.
In order to search for a new original or replacement, I need to know which side.
If a left (drivers side), there are two different ones, because one has one fuel door opening, the other has two fuel door openings.
The right is the same 1973/79, the left is 1977/79 only.
I found a new right side last year for another member, the same place (at that time) had another right.
Does that guy still have one??
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It's dinner time in LA LA Land, so I'll get back to you later tonight.
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Thank you NumberDummy
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were do you live I have a 6 foot bed on my 73 I will be getting rid of soon.
I am in Connecticut
I am in Connecticut
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ILL. My bed is rust free, it just has a crumbled dent right at the right taillight. The body shop thought it might be easier to replace the panel rather than fixing it.
What shape is your bed in??
What shape is your bed in??
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Ok great. On a side note you have replied to several of my question and I'm very greatful for that so I have another. Since I took the bed off yesterday I powerwashed the frame and rear end and came accross the rear end tag. It's stamped "9BD" then underneath that is "364 A" Do you know what that means??
Thank you NumberDummy
Thank you NumberDummy
Those rear axle ID tag codes are for the assembly plant and the build date.
There should be something else on that tag like this: WDM-A, or like this: 3L50, or 350.
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