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Robin · 04-13-2007, 03:43 PM

In my Spring Chevrolet 67-72 Catalog, page 25, part #20 (38-7975) is described as Tail Pan-Complete steel bed fleetside 67-72 (1) $129.95

I called and asked if this was was the floor of the bed, as the picture in the catalog of item 20 is more like the rear cross member under the tailgate.
The young lady just read the description back to me.
Has anyone any more info or personal knowlege of item #20?
I need a new floor in my 72 long bed
Thanks

dave2953 · 04-13-2007, 04:24 PM

The tailpan is the piece that is visible just below the bottom of the tailgate. It forms a 90* angle with the tailgate end of the bed floor. You can't see it from behind with the bumper installed.
Here is a pic of it:

glock35ipsc · 04-13-2007, 04:38 PM

Also known as the rear cross sill when used on a wood floor bed.

Robin · 04-13-2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks, mine is fine, just needs some wire brushing, but I'm stumped on the bed floor, no way i can find a solid bed around here to cut up.
How about late model trucks, anybody ever cut a floor out of a late model wreck and use it in a long bed 72?
Thanks Again for the replys,
Robin

04-13-2007, 03:43 PM	#1
Robin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Appleton, Maine Posts: 58	LMC steel bed question In my Spring Chevrolet 67-72 Catalog, page 25, part #20 (38-7975) is described as Tail Pan-Complete steel bed fleetside 67-72 (1) $129.95 I called and asked if this was was the floor of the bed, as the picture in the catalog of item 20 is more like the rear cross member under the tailgate. The young lady just read the description back to me. Has anyone any more info or personal knowlege of item #20? I need a new floor in my 72 long bed Thanks

04-13-2007, 04:38 PM	#3
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04-13-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
Robin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Appleton, Maine Posts: 58	Re: LMC steel bed question Thanks, mine is fine, just needs some wire brushing, but I'm stumped on the bed floor, no way i can find a solid bed around here to cut up. How about late model trucks, anybody ever cut a floor out of a late model wreck and use it in a long bed 72? Thanks Again for the replys, Robin

04-13-2007, 04:24 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: LMC steel bed question The tailpan is the piece that is visible just below the bottom of the tailgate. It forms a 90* angle with the tailgate end of the bed floor. You can't see it from behind with the bumper installed. Here is a pic of it: __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 04-13-2007 at 04:35 PM.



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