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easyrider · 06-06-2016, 05:02 PM

I am looking for a rubber bed mat and tail gate protector for my 1972 Chevy fleet side short bed truck. I have had no luck finding someone that sold the rubber bed mat. Does anyone know where I can get the rubber mat? I don't want to have the bed sprayed and I rather not used the bed liner, I read a member gave a Summit Racing part # LRV-6701, but that part number has been disconnected. Anyone have a source where I can purchase this?? Thanks for all the help!!

**72 Super** · 06-06-2016, 05:44 PM

I believe most are using the 73 and up bed mats. They seem to work very well. I am not sure on the tailgate protectors.

Ray

Stu Pidd · 06-06-2016, 08:49 PM

I found some rubber anti-fatigue mats and cut them to fit with a razor knife. 3 foot squares, they interlock, and remove easily if I want to hose out the bed.

easyrider · 06-07-2016, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys! I don't understand why they stopped making this mat. There should be a large demand for them, even now. I talked to the woman at KN rubber products and she said it cost about $8000 to tool up to make one of these mats, but if my figures are right that wouldn't be but 80 of them at $100 and I'm sure I could help her sell 80 or them myself! Anyway, I was just looking for something that would just drop in and work. I guess life isn't that easy anymore. I will probably have to use one of you guy's alternatives when I do get around to doing the bed mat thing. So, thanks again for all the ideas!

06-06-2016, 05:02 PM	#1
easyrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stanley, N.C. Posts: 161	rubber bed mat and tail gate protector I am looking for a rubber bed mat and tail gate protector for my 1972 Chevy fleet side short bed truck. I have had no luck finding someone that sold the rubber bed mat. Does anyone know where I can get the rubber mat? I don't want to have the bed sprayed and I rather not used the bed liner, I read a member gave a Summit Racing part # LRV-6701, but that part number has been disconnected. Anyone have a source where I can purchase this?? Thanks for all the help!!

06-06-2016, 05:44 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: rubber bed mat and tail gate protector I believe most are using the 73 and up bed mats. They seem to work very well. I am not sure on the tailgate protectors. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-06-2016, 08:49 PM	#3
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: rubber bed mat and tail gate protector I found some rubber anti-fatigue mats and cut them to fit with a razor knife. 3 foot squares, they interlock, and remove easily if I want to hose out the bed. Attached Images

06-07-2016, 04:41 PM	#4
easyrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stanley, N.C. Posts: 161	Re: rubber bed mat and tail gate protector Thanks guys! I don't understand why they stopped making this mat. There should be a large demand for them, even now. I talked to the woman at KN rubber products and she said it cost about $8000 to tool up to make one of these mats, but if my figures are right that wouldn't be but 80 of them at $100 and I'm sure I could help her sell 80 or them myself! Anyway, I was just looking for something that would just drop in and work. I guess life isn't that easy anymore. I will probably have to use one of you guy's alternatives when I do get around to doing the bed mat thing. So, thanks again for all the ideas!



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