Camper shell fitment question.
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Camper shell fitment question.
I just bought a 2007 F-150XL V6 5spd. I am going to start looking for a camper shell to use on the truck sometimes. I don't want to lay out the money for new one I am looking used. I wanted to know what other years or how far back in years would still fit correctly. I know the sure way is to trial fit but I wanted to know what any one else thought. Thanks
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I just bought a 2007 F-150XL V6 5spd. I am going to start looking for a camper shell to use on the truck sometimes. I don't want to lay out the money for new one I am looking used. I wanted to know what other years or how far back in years would still fit correctly. I know the sure way is to trial fit but I wanted to know what any one else thought. Thanks
It didn't fit perfectly, but it was fairly close. It had a rubber or vinyl mating boot cover which did not match up well with the F150 roof. I'd suggest looking for one with a window (fixed or sliding, your call) rather than a boot.
The other problem area was the rear window...the catch did not mate on the right hand side. It almost looked like the bed was slightly wider in the rear than the front, but I never took a tape to it and it might have been an optical issulion
A longer catch might have worked, but this was a temporary thing anyway so I didn't put much work into it.As you say, tape it. It's far easier to ask a seller to measure the dimensions of the shell than it is to drive somewhere and do it yourself. Additionally, it might be worth your while to ask around your local stores for closeouts, et cetera. And your junkyard is your friend.
Good luck,
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I second all opinions above, when you find one dont get discouraged if you can line it up perfect, it takes time & help ( dont let the help scratch the side of your truck with their belt buckle) and dont settle for something you dont like because of price. It cost alot to do a good paint job on fiberglass
I second all opinions above, when you find one dont get discouraged if you can line it up perfect, it takes time & help ( dont let the help scratch the side of your truck with their belt buckle) and dont settle for something you dont like because of price. It cost alot to do a good paint job on fiberglass
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It can be a pain to find one that fits right, and is the right color. I had two used ones on my '72, and wasnt satisfied with either, so bought a new one. So when I picked up the 05, went to the same place and ordered the right one for that too."The price of the right item will be long forgotten, but the look of the wrong one is always there." Someone told me that once, and it usually holds true.
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