rubber bed mat questions

[miller6t9]

has anyone bought a bed mat from Summit or anywhere else that claims to be a fit for your particular year and bed size? I'm curious as to how well they fit or if any cutting is needed, or if the mat is square (rectangle) or if there are cut-out for the wheels tubs. Summit lists the mat for a '72 short bed as being 78.25 inches long and 48.5 inches wide. Those are good numbers if the mat just fits between the wheel tubs. Anybody have any experience with this or another spot that would have one?

[72lb4x4]

No experience but I'd guess those dimensions are for a SWB stepside...

[miller6t9]

you're right, it does say stepside. after a couple hours of searching, I'm beginning to believe that, like a drop in plastic liner, there aint one to be found. I wonder what would even be a close fit?

[AirSpeed]

I bought one from Les Schwab tires, they have them in two thicknesses, 3/8" and 3/4", they are rectangular and fit the bed width perfect and for my short bed I had about an 18" piece left over from the length, I did have to cut out for the fender wells but it was easy to do with a jigsaw. The mats are made of chopped up tires I think and look very nice. I bought one for my 69 about ten years ago and it still looks new.
They really quite down the bed, you can really hear a difference after it's installed. If you have a Les Schwab in your area check it out. It cost $79 for either thickness.

[extd56]

I bought a bed mat for a longbed and a shortbed from Summit for a 1973-87 Chevy truck and they fit good. The only downside is that you have a small cutout for the gas tank on the later model trucks.

[miller6t9]

Originally Posted by extd56

I bought a bed mat for a longbed and a shortbed from Summit for a 1973-87 Chevy truck and they fit good. The only downside is that you have a small cutout for the gas tank on the later model trucks.

do you have a pic? because if the cutout aint that noticable, I may go that route.

[extd56]

Here are some pictures. I got it from Summit racing.

[msgross]

This place has them available for $25, they use to have 67-87 available..

http://store.colemans.com/cart/picku...ts-p-1451.html

[miller6t9]

Originally Posted by extd56

Here are some pictures. I got it from Summit racing.

i can live with that. which mat is that in the pic, I think they only offer one though? I like it doesnt have a logo or anything on it. and is that a short bed or long bed in the pic?

[Stocker]

Summit's website shows a mat for $70 (okay) --- $10 delivery & handling charge (ummm, okay) -- and $99 terminal delivery ($109 to your door).

No thank you.

I've been thinking of getting a bed mat... gonna keep looking.

[miller6t9]

mine showed the total was gonna be $88 and some change and would be at the house by the 15th?

[OldSkool71]

Originally Posted by extd56

Here are some pictures. I got it from Summit racing.

Looks like mine...

[Stocker]

That's odd, I went back to try it again and it says $89.40, delivered, for a universal mat.

When I tried again (Chevy mat), I got the same prices I posted above.

Must be a glitch in their system. I'm sure a phone call would straighten it out.

[extd56]

Originally Posted by miller6t9

i can live with that. which mat is that in the pic, I think they only offer one though? I like it doesnt have a logo or anything on it. and is that a short bed or long bed in the pic?

It is a long bed but the short bed one fits good too. I used to be able to find the 1973-87 mats everywhere but most places do not carry them anymore. I guess the trucks are 23 years old now, where has the time gone.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Looks like mine...

I like the look of this mat.
Did it come like that (Wheel Wells) or did you have to cut it yourself?
I'd be up for purchasing one, but I want it to "Fit outta the Box".

[miller6t9]

i ended up getting the 73-later mat from Summit. It fits well, the wheel well cut outs are about an inch long, but thats it. No big deal

[extd56]

Originally Posted by wwotr

I like the look of this mat.
Did it come like that (Wheel Wells) or did you have to cut it yourself?
I'd be up for purchasing one, but I want it to "Fit outta the Box".

It came with the wheel wells cut out, I just had to cut a liitle in the rear left side for the gas tank fill.

[miller6t9]

here are some shots of how mine fit

[leddzepp]

That looks good.

I bought a universal mat from a camper store for $50. A box cutter, 10 minutes, and it fits my SWB like a glove.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by miller6t9

here are some shots of how mine fit

Yea now THIS is what I'm talking about!
A nice "Thick "Border" around the Wheel Well.
Details, on Company Name/Website/Link/Price???

[Longhorn Man]

Originally Posted by wwotr

Yea now THIS is what I'm talking about!
A nice "Thick "Border" around the Wheel Well.
Details, on Company Name/Website/Link/Price???

Did you read the rest of the thread?

Originally Posted by miller6t9

i ended up getting the 73-later mat from Summit. It fits well, the wheel well cut outs are about an inch long, but thats it. No big deal

[miller6t9]

Summit part #LRV-6701

[dropanddrag71]

I know it's 2 years later, but what did anyone use for there longbed?
I have a c20 longbed fleetside

[extd56]

here you go.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LRV-6642D/

[bobshotrodblazer]

Ordered this universal mat to cut out a exact fit for my K5 blazer.
(Looks like summit discontinued the short bed mats.)
https://www.realtruck.com/westin-uni...truck-bed-mat/