oldsoldier

Would like some help. The wrong year bed on my 78 150 has wrap around tail lights and side marker lights. I cannot identify the correct year for the bed. Anybody?

Truckin

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any pictures you could post?

oldsoldier

nfldfordman

Going by the taillights, that's an 87-91 bed, probably late 80's


However, the bed itself would match any truck 87-96, and *almost match an 80-86 truck (the lines match up, biggest difference is the design of the wheel wells is different on the 80-86 trucks)

ak_cowboy

Any pics from the rear of the truck?

84Red

Its would be nice if there was a kit with 80-86 fender patches along with 80-86 tailgate hardware. Then we could convert them all!

nfldfordman

Now, now

oldsoldier

I have looked at pics of every year from 70 to 90, can't find any that have the wrapped taillights and rear side marker lights. I want to sell the bed and get a 78-79 bed and would like to know what I have.

nfldfordman

As far as that striping and side light on your bed, I'd bet someone added it to match the striping on your 70's truck. (Probably an attempt to tie in the bed better, even if it's still obvious it's not the correct bed). I HIGHLY doubt that's factory.

As for the bed, it's a 1987-96 bed. Late 80s if the taillights are original, the taillights and tailgate had a couple visual changes over the years, but are interchangeable so that's no big deal. The bed itself will fit and match any longbed truck from 87-96. hope that helps

hobolabo

WHA LA!!<br/>1984, just made & installed new bed, all else is original

Bought it in 1982/1983 never driven in winter since I've owned it, has 3 sq in. of rust not counting the two rear cab mounts that I'm currently repairing.
Currently disassembling truck to replace "all" bushings , replacing all brake hard lines and proportioning valve, cleaning and painting frame.
My plan is to get all this complete then repaint to same color, replacing all rubber window trim, installing acoustical padding throughout, dash pad, carpet, sound system, overhead counsel w/speakers. Most of the replacement parts i have had for some time/yrs since i had plans of doing this since i bought it, just didn't have time, now that I'm retired it's time.
I have other pictures to attach but they are on my phone and i need to sync to my tablet.
I have been taking pics of my progress, More to come!