Rubber Bed Mats

[srvivor71]

I've been looking for a place to get a custom fit rubber bed mat for my 71 GMC LWB Fleetside. Of all the places I've looked (and I've looked A LOT), it seems like they only go back as far as '75. If anyone knows where to get a custom fit one for my 71, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.

[SS Tim]

Might want to do another bed mat search through the site but IIRC the people that are using them are using a later 73-up mat cut to fit.

[leddzepp]

I have never found a custom fit one. I used a universal style and cut it to fit my last truck. It fit very well and looked like it was made for it.
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[Lee H]

The only issue with the 75 up is the wheel houses are about 4 inches longer than the 67-72, and are only available in the long bed version, cut to fit for a short bed. I split the difference so there was only a two inch gap fore and aft of the wheel houses and cut the front and back to fit my short bed. Not a custom fit but better than no mat.
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[72 K20]

I kept the mat out of my '07 GMC long bed to put in my 72 K 20. It's about 3 inches narrow on each side but otherwise fits ok,,,not a custom fit but I had it so I run with it !!!

[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I have never found a custom fit one. I used a universal style and cut it to fit my last truck. It fit very well and looked like it was made for it.
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I'd like to do that but everything I'm finding for universal fit is 48" wide, which will only cover the distance between the tubs. Can you tell me where you get yours?

[Lemield]

Originally Posted by srvivor71

I'd like to do that but everything I'm finding for universal fit is 48" wide, which will only cover the distance between the tubs. Can you tell me where you get yours?

I ordered one from Summit Racing for my K20. I have spray in liners in my other trucks. Part number is LRV-6642D. $86.64 delivered to my door.

Fits very nicely...no trimming required.

[Lee H]

Originally Posted by Lemield

I ordered one from Summit Racing for my K20. I have spray in liners in my other trucks. Part number is LRV-6642D. $86.64 delivered to my door.

Fits very nicely...no trimming required.

That's the one I got, and trimmed to fit my short bed.

[1972SUPERSB]

Originally Posted by Lee H

That's the one I got, and trimmed to fit my short bed.

Do you have a pic of this bedmat?
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[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by srvivor71

I'd like to do that but everything I'm finding for universal fit is 48" wide, which will only cover the distance between the tubs. Can you tell me where you get yours?

I bought it at a local camper store years ago. I do not remember a name brand or part number. It could very well have been the same one that Summit has that other people have used, as it was around $70-$80.
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[72supermike]

I too wanted a rubber mat in lwb my truck. I was thinking a little heavy duty though and i'm not sure if that is what others would want. I went to the farm supply store and purchased some "horse stall mats" that are 5x7. I believe they are 3/8" thick. I measured out the dimensions of my bed and cut the mats with a seam in the middle where the 2 pieces come together. It looks good and works really well. each mat was about $50.

[dsy1]

I got this one and trimmed to fit:

Dee Zee DZ86721 Heavyweight Utility Bed Mat :...

The online picture shows a logo molded into the mat, but mine came plain. It looks good.

[briank]

Anybody have pics of theirs installed?
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[PAWS 72]

Got mine from tractor supply. Get one for an 84-87 lwb or swb.

My other computer isnt hooked up right now or I'd get a pic.

[dsy1]

Here is mine (see post #12)...cut to fit.

[1972SUPERSB]

Looks good to me. May have to try to route. Did you have cut any off the sides? How wide and long is it before you cut it?
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[briank]

Dsy1, I clicked on your dee dee link and it shows just a rectangle bed mad but also states custom fit applications available. Which on did you pick up? I may try this in one of my Blazers.

[dsy1]

Raw size is 6' x 8' (72" x 96"). It's been awhile so I don't remember all the details, but I don't think I trimmed the sides. The 2" x 2" corners by the tailgate are easy, the wheel well trimming is the hardest part but not bad. The mat is thick and holds up well. I kept the cut-out sections from the wheel tubs to toss on the tailgate for a little protection when I load the bed. I used the Dee Zee DZ86721 (universal cut-to-fit). They do not have a custom fit for the 67-72 Chevy.

[1972SUPERSB]

Ok cool thanks for the info
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[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by Lemield

I ordered one from Summit Racing for my K20. I have spray in liners in my other trucks. Part number is LRV-6642D. $86.64 delivered to my door.

Fits very nicely...no trimming required.

Just ordered... Thanks for the tip.

[Lemield]

Originally Posted by srvivor71

Just ordered... Thanks for the tip.

No problem....happy to help.

[1972SUPERSB]

Originally Posted by Lemield

I ordered one from Summit Racing for my K20. I have spray in liners in my other trucks. Part number is LRV-6642D. $86.64 delivered to my door.

Fits very nicely...no trimming required.

Looks like this is the one for 73-87 truck. I've heard they fit pretty good just around the wheel wells there is a little gap
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[jondancer]

Originally Posted by dsy1

Here is mine (see post #12)...cut to fit.

I really like this, what did you use to cut the mat?
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[70cst]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Might want to do another bed mat search through the site but IIRC the people that are using them are using a later 73-up mat cut to fit.

Thats what I did and it was a pretty good match

[dsy1]

Originally Posted by jondancer

I really like this, what did you use to cut the mat?

I just used a straight-edge and a utility knife/box cutter. A pair of shears or tin snips can be used too. It is thick so it takes a few passes with a box cutter to get through, but it leaves a nice clean edge. I made a template to fit the wheel tubs cutout using thin cardboard and then transferred it to the mat for a perfect fit.