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Old 10-28-2021, 04:32 PM   #1
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Need a bed measurement

I am doing some body work on the bed of my truck. It's a 79 short bed fleetside. I am needing the opening size for the tailgate area. If anyone can post the opening size I would appreciate it.
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Old 10-30-2021, 04:33 AM   #2
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Re: Need a bed measurement

What measurement are you looking for? from post to post where the tail gate fits in?
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Old 10-30-2021, 08:23 AM   #3
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i need both. thanks
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Old 10-30-2021, 11:24 AM   #4
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My bed sides are off the bed right now but by the existing seam sealer marks on the floor it looks like it's 65 1/4"
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Old 10-30-2021, 01:44 PM   #5
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Re: Need a bed measurement

On my 77 fleet the post opening is 65 1/4" on top and 65 1/8" on bottom.
Th tail gate opening is 67 1/8" on top and 67 1/4" on the bottom.
The gap with the gate closed is 1/4" on the left and 1/8" on the right.
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Old 10-31-2021, 08:50 PM   #6
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Re: Need a bed measurement

Same as above for mine ('76.) 67.25" top and bottom.
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Old 11-01-2021, 03:31 AM   #7
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thanks for the help.
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