Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 12-28-2007, 05:57 AM

http://www.truckstuffusa.com/molheavbedma.html

Ok....after doing a search for rubber bed mats and so far the best quality that I have found is at Truck Stuff USA. I did a search and there is limited info on this site and it was stated that the bed measurements for 67-72 and 73-87 are the same. I am going with the rubber bed mats verses a spray in bed liner or a platic bed insert. Reason...if you saw the LWB I just bought you would understand. Again I seek the advice from the great ones with knowledge greater than I!

rlm316 · 12-28-2007, 07:28 AM

When I bought my '70 lwb there was a plastic liner in it. It didn't fit well under the rails but the bottom fit on the bed. I pulled it out and put it in my '85 and it fit like a glove. So, I think a mat would fit close enough that it would pass.

**70cst** · 12-28-2007, 03:13 PM

Any other input?

corn · 12-28-2007, 03:39 PM

I have a 73-87 mat in my 69. It fits good except there is a 2" gap around the back of the wheelwells. Hard to see it in the pics, but its the best I can do right now...

**70cst** · 12-29-2007, 03:04 PM

Thanks corn...I appreciate the info.

wibilly · 12-30-2007, 01:37 PM

there should be a cut out in front of the wheel well fou the fuel filler tube as well

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Like the others said, it will be a close enough match to say good enough.
When i first got the Longhorn it had a plastic drop in bead liner... only to cover the freeway exit sign they used as a floor. It didn't fit very good, but, again, as mentioned before, the bottom of it fit pretty decent.
Just, what ever you do, if the floor of your bed is woth saving, be sure to remove that mat a few times a year and clean out underneath it. They trap lots of dirt and crap that you haul, or, even dust if you don't haul things, and then when the water gets under there, it never dries out and causes rust.

**70cst** · 12-30-2007, 02:48 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527

Thanks for the feedback Longhorn Man...this will be used on the 72 LWB takeoff (see link) that will be put on my 70cst this winter. Because the bed is almost like new I do not want to use a spray liner or drop in bed liner. I won't be hauling much but I want protection for the bed. I just wanted to be sure the 73-87 were close enough to give me protection. Thanks Again .

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2007, 03:30 PM

wow...that is NICE! I'd be afraid to haul ANYTHING in that bed!

12-28-2007, 05:57 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? http://www.truckstuffusa.com/molheavbedma.html Ok....after doing a search for rubber bed mats and so far the best quality that I have found is at Truck Stuff USA. I did a search and there is limited info on this site and it was stated that the bed measurements for 67-72 and 73-87 are the same. I am going with the rubber bed mats verses a spray in bed liner or a platic bed insert. Reason...if you saw the LWB I just bought you would understand. Again I seek the advice from the great ones with knowledge greater than I! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-28-2007, 07:28 AM	#2
rlm316 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodstown, NJ Posts: 669	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? When I bought my '70 lwb there was a plastic liner in it. It didn't fit well under the rails but the bottom fit on the bed. I pulled it out and put it in my '85 and it fit like a glove. So, I think a mat would fit close enough that it would pass.

12-28-2007, 03:13 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? Any other input? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-28-2007, 03:39 PM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? I have a 73-87 mat in my 69. It fits good except there is a 2" gap around the back of the wheelwells. Hard to see it in the pics, but its the best I can do right now... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:16 PM.

12-29-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? Thanks corn...I appreciate the info. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-30-2007, 01:37 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? there should be a cut out in front of the wheel well fou the fuel filler tube as well __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

12-30-2007, 02:36 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? Like the others said, it will be a close enough match to say good enough. When i first got the Longhorn it had a plastic drop in bead liner... only to cover the freeway exit sign they used as a floor. It didn't fit very good, but, again, as mentioned before, the bottom of it fit pretty decent. Just, what ever you do, if the floor of your bed is woth saving, be sure to remove that mat a few times a year and clean out underneath it. They trap lots of dirt and crap that you haul, or, even dust if you don't haul things, and then when the water gets under there, it never dries out and causes rust.

12-30-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527 Thanks for the feedback Longhorn Man...this will be used on the 72 LWB takeoff (see link) that will be put on my 70cst this winter. Because the bed is almost like new I do not want to use a spray liner or drop in bed liner. I won't be hauling much but I want protection for the bed. I just wanted to be sure the 73-87 were close enough to give me protection. Thanks Again . __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-30-2007 at 02:49 PM.

12-30-2007, 03:30 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are the 67-72 LWB Beds the same measurements as 73-87 LWB? wow...that is NICE! I'd be afraid to haul ANYTHING in that bed! Last edited by Longhorn Man; 12-30-2007 at 03:30 PM.

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