Fleetside bed mat

[Mike66C10]

Hi. I'm looking a bed mat that would fit a 66 C10 fleetside. I have a short bed, but I can cut down anything that would fit.

Has anyone tried a 67-72 mat in a 60-66 fleetside? It's tough to find dimensions of truck beds, not just L x W but where the wheel arches are, or id just compare measurements.

I read posts about mold growing under mats, but this is for temporary use for hauling stuff.

Also, if you don't use a bed mat, what do y'all do to protect the bed wood when you're hauling stuff? Sheet of plywood, cardboard...?

Thanks for reading, and for any ideas.

[Mike66C10]

Can't believe I forgot the obligatory photo.

[88Stanger]

Maybe consider a "horse stall matt"? Cut to form

[60short]

nice looking truck...

as far as temp use - like 88 Stanger said - Tractor Supply had some thick (3/4 in) rubber 6ft x4.5 foot mats for like $20 not too long ago

you might even be able to get some carpet remnants - you could even put the carpet side down to not damage the wood.

or a few refrigerator boxes?

[61hawk]

Since I couldn't find a custom sized mat I just went with the one from Summit Racing. It fits from the cab to the tailgate and between the wheel wells.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-5005

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by 60short

nice looking truck...

as far as temp use - like 88 Stanger said - Tractor Supply had some thick (3/4 in) rubber 6ft x4.5 foot mats for like $20 not too long ago

you might even be able to get some carpet remnants - you could even put the carpet side down to not damage the wood.

or a few refrigerator boxes?

Those are 4' x 6' x 3/4" so you'd need to buy two of them and seam them at the center of the bed. They're also 123 pounds each. Current price is $55 each.

The edges aren't exactly cut clean so you'd have to use a straight edge if you wanted a clean seam... not hard to do with a utility knife and a new blade, it just takes multiple passes.

[cwcarpenter98]

I put 60-66 long bed sides on a 67-72 long bed steel floor. Used the 60-66 wheel tubs. Every bolt lined up perfectly. If you can source a 67-72 mat, I think it'll work for 60-66.

Please let us know what you end up doing. I've been throwing a moving blanket in when hauling other 60-66 parts, but would like to find something more durable for when I want to haul some heavier things. It would be nice to have a mat that's light enough to remove easily when not hauling so the bed wood, arguably the nicest part of my entire truck, can be visible

[Mike66C10]

Great ideas. Much appreciated. Especially good to know the 67-72 sides bolted up. With that in mind, I may try the Holley 67-72 mat and see how it fits...if the Tractor Supply mats aren't still on sale.

Either way, I'll report back. Thanks

[PowerdbyChevy79]

Yea i dont think anyone sells a bed mat for 60-66 trucks.. best bet would be to make a 67-72 mat work.. or another option is look on Facebook marketplace for 4 x 8 gym mats.. people usually sell em for $30-40 dollars and they are thick..just an idea..