73-87 Bed Mat?

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by hotrod farm truck

How iong ago did you order from LMC. I only seen one listed for a long bed. Just wondering if it is marked to cut for a short bed.

Yeah that’s what he said

Originally Posted by yote1234

i bought one for a short bed. it came long but was market to cut down. very pleased!!

[hotrod farm truck]

Yep, your right uknowme. Went back and reread post. For some reason I understood him to say he had ordered a short bed mat and received a long bed mat and cut it. Sorry for the confusion. This is what happens when you get old.

[invicta455]

Ttt

[HotRod C/10]

Originally Posted by yote1234

i called the manufacture of protecta brand and they refered me to "LMC" . i bought one for a short bed. it came long but was market to cut down. very pleased!!

got any pics?

[HotRod C/10]

Originally Posted by yote1234

i called the manufacture of protecta brand and they refered me to "LMC" . i bought one for a short bed. it came long but was market to cut down. very pleased!!

got any pics?

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by MikeB

I exchanged a couple e-mails with KN Rubber/Koneta Inc, makers of the ProtectaMat. Their #6701 is no longer manufactured, but their #6642 long bed mat has scribe lines that can be cut with a sharp utility knife to fit short bed.

Since this thread is alive again, just wanted to say the #6642 mat works fine and was easy to cut to fit a short bed.

I see where the P/N may also be #6642D, but just googled it, found several links, but all show "Not Available."

[Factory Guy]

Originally Posted by Kaysen

Protecta brand from truckchamp.com part number 6701. I looked for a while and found them. It's a really good quality mat that you'll be happy with, I really like mine for the thickness and fit in my 1986 swb. The tailgate mat that they offer with it isn't very good though, so I'd recommend a horse mat from tractor supply type store for that if you want a tailgate mat.

I just tried their web site nothing seems to be working, keep getting 404 errors (page not found).

I guess I will try later.

[MikeB]

Found this mat: https://realtruck.com/p/promaxx-truc...kup-1500/1987/

[sweetk30]

be nice for us o.c.d guys to get a true s.b mat and NOT a cut to fit mat .

i know when i called around a few months ago . . . . i found no love for short bed trucks even tho s.b is going crazy. . .

[cadillac_al]

Don't forget your bed mat maintenance. I bought my truck with a bed mat that wasn't maintained and the bed rusted through all around it. It needs to be taken out and the bed thoroughly washed at least a couple times a year. Dirt and leaves like to collect under the edges of the mat and keeps that bed perpetually damp. I only use mine if I plan to haul gnarly stuff and then take it back out.

[melks]

Currently loking for a rubber bed mat for my shortbed fleetside 84. Anyone have any pics or recent purchases that worked out? Is trimming the long bed version the only option currently out there?

[LS short box]

I've always bought the generic bed mat and cut it to fit. The wheel well contours are similar for most bed mats.
Couple of tips.
As they say measure once cut once. I start with the front and cut it to fit the wheel wheels. Then trim the back as needed.
I lay the bed mat out on a piece of plywood after I've made my cut lines. On the 8 foot length side. Then using a piece of 2x2 I screw it down to the plywood trapping the bed mat between so it can't move as I cut it. Using really (brand new) sharp razor knife blades I cut it as needed. Takes a few passes with the razor knife but the 2x2 makes for a nice clean cut line.

[MikeB]

Originally Posted by melks

Is trimming the long bed version the only option currently out there?

A few years ago, even the long bed version was not available, so I'd get one now. If they made a short bed version you wouldn't be able to tell the difference, unless the cuts were really sloppy.

[melks]

LMC Truck has the long bed option available, but it is now on backorder as of Dec 2020

[HotRod C/10]

Originally Posted by hotrod farm truck

How iong ago did you order from LMC. I only seen one listed for a long bed. Just wondering if it is marked to cut for a short bed.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-06-7387bm

[sweetk30]

first off it says HOLLEY and i frigin hate them after my sniper efi trouble ..


second how is this bed mat correct if there is a round notch on the driver side for the fuel filler dimple . ?

our trucks have 45* notches and BOTH sides even if we have 1 tank .

sorry to nit pick but i am a little ocd and picky were i spend my cash .