Bed liner - just so you know. . . - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnnyp · 03-25-2002, 11:16 AM

I posted a few days ago that I was wondering if a 73-87 bed liner would work in our pickups. Well, I tried one out this weekend and here's the scoop --

The 73-87, under-the-rail liner from Penda fits good, but not perfect. The length is correct but it is about 1 inch to short in height, which means it doesn't go all the way to the top of the bed under the rails. Other than that, the fit is perfect. The tailgate piece does fit perfectly. Locally, it cost about $200.00.

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Longhorn Man · 03-25-2002, 12:00 PM

Good info. How did you overcome the height problem. Also, is this a short, or a long bed?

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
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johnnyp · 03-25-2002, 01:43 PM

longhornmail, it's a longbed. I don't think I'll need to do anything about the height problem. You don't really notice it unless your looking real close. I'll try to post some pictures later and you can tell me if it looks ok.

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72 Sierra Grande - "Maych"
sierraG on some boards

If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

Maych Home Page

*racedvl* · 03-25-2002, 02:06 PM

Becareful.....I see many bed liners on the side of the road.

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Southpa · 03-25-2002, 02:18 PM

I had one given to me, it had a 2 ft. split near one of the wheel wells. It was for a later model longbed with the edges over the bedrails. It fit ok but I tend to carry a lot of gear around when working. Everything slip-sliding and banging against the walls.
Took it for a final ride to the dump.

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Southpa
1970 GMC 1500 Custom
Victoria, BC, Canada

Tynee · 03-25-2002, 03:28 PM

Johnnyp, I asked this question on the other post also, but never saw the answer. I´m curious why you don´t like the spray-in liners. Is it just a cost issue?

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'71 Custom10 Given to me for Christmas 2001.
'94 GMC Shortbed Ext. Cab. Sweet truck. (For Sale)
'92 Buick Regal. The wife has to drive somethin'.
Lexington, KY Home of fast women and Beautiful horses.

johnnyp · 03-25-2002, 04:26 PM

Tynee, I did reply on the other post, but here it is again --

Quote:

Tynee, I want the extra protection the drop-in provides, especially for the front panel and the tailgate. Spray-ons give good scratch protection, but not so good against dents. But, probably the main reason is I just don't like the look of spray-on.

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72 Sierra Grande - "Maych"
sierraG on some boards

If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

Maych Home Page

03-25-2002, 11:16 AM	#1
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Bed liner - just so you know. . . I posted a few days ago that I was wondering if a 73-87 bed liner would work in our pickups. Well, I tried one out this weekend and here's the scoop -- The 73-87, under-the-rail liner from Penda fits good, but not perfect. The length is correct but it is about 1 inch to short in height, which means it doesn't go all the way to the top of the bed under the rails. Other than that, the fit is perfect. The tailgate piece does fit perfectly. Locally, it cost about $200.00. ------------------ 72 Sierra Grande - "Maych" sierraG on some boards If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time. Maych Home Page __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

03-25-2002, 01:43 PM	#3
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	longhornmail, it's a longbed. I don't think I'll need to do anything about the height problem. You don't really notice it unless your looking real close. I'll try to post some pictures later and you can tell me if it looks ok. ------------------ 72 Sierra Grande - "Maych" sierraG on some boards If a man speaks in the middle of a forest and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong? Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time. Maych Home Page __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

03-25-2002, 02:18 PM	#5
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	I had one given to me, it had a 2 ft. split near one of the wheel wells. It was for a later model longbed with the edges over the bedrails. It fit ok but I tend to carry a lot of gear around when working. Everything slip-sliding and banging against the walls. Took it for a final ride to the dump. ------------------ Southpa 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Victoria, BC, Canada __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

03-25-2002, 03:28 PM	#6
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Johnnyp, I asked this question on the other post also, but never saw the answer. I´m curious why you don´t like the spray-in liners. Is it just a cost issue? ------------------ '71 Custom10 Given to me for Christmas 2001. '94 GMC Shortbed Ext. Cab. Sweet truck. (For Sale) '92 Buick Regal. The wife has to drive somethin'. Lexington, KY Home of fast women and Beautiful horses. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

03-25-2002, 12:00 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Good info. How did you overcome the height problem. Also, is this a short, or a long bed? ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-25-2002, 02:06 PM	#4
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Becareful.....I see many bed liners on the side of the road. ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.



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