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Replacing '97 long bed. How's this rust look?

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Old 06-30-2014, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kohljw
What would you consider a fair price for an 8ft bed that's in rust-free condition? Everything else about this bed is immaculate.
Depends, where are you located?
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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93
I can get an 04 long box with tailgate and rear bumper for a cummins for 150 bucks. And that is in perfect condition.
Any specific sources come to mind? I've checked a dozen or so. I'm finding a whole bunch around $1200-$1500 for like-new or rust-free condition.
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I'm in Chicago.
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Well I'm in mt. But if it's not needed right away all I can say is be patient and watch everything like a hawk. Try driving around in the suburbs and if you come across an old hunk of crap try and buy the bed off. Contact family that live kinda close and ask them to keep their eyes open.
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Thanks, guys. I went and looked at two beds in Indiana today. Picked up one that has some surface rust on the bottom, but structurally sound. I negotiated for $750. I'll let you know how the replacement goes.
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Just use,- http://www.car-part.com/ . Easiest way to shop for something like that. Type in your Zip at the site and it will search from your location outward. Most have prices and all have locations.

BTW, - that box in the pictures should be scrapped out. It's far worse than it looks lol.
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Originally Posted by kohljw
Thanks, guys. I went and looked at two beds in Indiana today. Picked up one that has some surface rust on the bottom, but structurally sound. I negotiated for $750. I'll let you know how the replacement goes.
That's not bad, does it include bumper and tailgate?



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