Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 03-19-2009, 11:58 AM

Hey guys, is there a bed mat that fits our trucks with the 8' fleet side box?

A few searches on the net show only 73-up.

Thanks for any leads...

Bob

**leddzepp** · 03-19-2009, 12:01 PM

Buy a universal one, and cut it to fit. That is your best bet.

bobs409 · 03-19-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks. Guess that will work but so far, I'm only finding 4 X 8 mats. Would need 6 X 8.

I'll keep searching...

Bob

extd56 · 03-19-2009, 11:09 PM

Use the one from a 73 and up longbed, they fit great but do have a small cutout for the gas tanks on each side of the wheels.

JWPOORE · 03-20-2009, 12:47 AM

ProTecta 6721 is a heavy duty mat that is universal and well built. Here is a site as an example of what they are:

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

You could probably do a search for best price, this site doesn't seem bad with included shipping and no tax.

They are made by the Koneta company: http://www.konetainc.com/lightduty_h...ghtbedmat.html

67CHIP72 · 03-20-2009, 12:57 AM

This one works for 6' or 8'. Its really cheap.

Just kidding.

bobs409 · 03-20-2009, 06:22 AM

I think I'll try the 73-up for size. I can live with the small cut outs.

P.S. the tarp idea wouldn't work with all the holes in my floor!

1965Impala · 07-28-2014, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

I think I'll try the 73-up for size. I can live with the small cut outs.

P.S. the tarp idea wouldn't work with all the holes in my floor!

bobs409, did you follow through with the 73-up size in a 71? How did it work out? Could you post a picture with the mat in the truck. Thanks!

Harley03joe · 04-30-2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extd56

Use the one from a 73 and up longbed, they fit great but do have a small cutout for the gas tanks on each side of the wheels.

Extd56 ?

What Brand Did You Get & Where Did You Get It, Did It Come With The Tailgate Pad Or Mat ?
Let Me Know Ok
Thank You
Harley03joe

Sicklajoie · 04-30-2016, 10:01 PM

I got this one 2 days ago. They are on back order now because of a rubber shortage.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lr...del/c20-pickup

extd56 · 04-30-2016, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley03joe

Extd56 ?

What Brand Did You Get & Where Did You Get It, Did It Come With The Tailgate Pad Or Mat ?
Let Me Know Ok
Thank You
Harley03joe

I got it from summit racing and bought it for a 73-87 chevy long bed truck and no tail gate mat.

**leddzepp** · 05-01-2016, 01:43 AM

73-87 here also, cut to fit my SWB.

**leddzepp** · 05-01-2016, 01:45 AM

I used scrap pieces to cover up the triangle holes.

Harley03joe · 05-01-2016, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extd56

I got it from summit racing and bought it for a 73-87 chevy long bed truck and no tail gate mat.

OK Thank You I'LL Get One Now, Did You Get A Tailgate Mat To Go With It Someplace ??
Thank You For The Info.
Harley03joe

03-19-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? Hey guys, is there a bed mat that fits our trucks with the 8' fleet side box? A few searches on the net show only 73-up. Thanks for any leads... Bob __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-19-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? Buy a universal one, and cut it to fit. That is your best bet.

03-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? Thanks. Guess that will work but so far, I'm only finding 4 X 8 mats. Would need 6 X 8. I'll keep searching... Bob __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-19-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? Use the one from a 73 and up longbed, they fit great but do have a small cutout for the gas tanks on each side of the wheels.

03-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#5
JWPOORE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 198	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? ProTecta 6721 is a heavy duty mat that is universal and well built. Here is a site as an example of what they are: http://www.truckstuffusa.com/molheavbedma.html You could probably do a search for best price, this site doesn't seem bad with included shipping and no tax. They are made by the Koneta company: http://www.konetainc.com/lightduty_h...ghtbedmat.html

03-20-2009, 12:57 AM	#6
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? This one works for 6' or 8'. Its really cheap. Just kidding. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

03-20-2009, 06:22 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? I think I'll try the 73-up for size. I can live with the small cut outs. P.S. the tarp idea wouldn't work with all the holes in my floor! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-30-2016, 10:01 PM	#10
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? I got this one 2 days ago. They are on back order now because of a rubber shortage. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lr...del/c20-pickup Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

05-01-2016, 01:43 AM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? 73-87 here also, cut to fit my SWB. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-01-2016, 01:45 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bed mat for a 71 Chevy w/8 ft box? I used scrap pieces to cover up the triangle holes. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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