1964 BED RUST

[JOHN MILLER]

Was it common for the bed floor (front part of bed floor by back of cab) to rust out on a 1964 F100 Long Bed? Does anyone know of any replacement bed floor panels for this situation? Any help would be appreciated.

[PFM-64f100]

It happens more times then not. I have seen bed panel parts in the LMC catalog. I don't know anything about the parts or where there from (ex china??).

Here's the link to that page, I am assuming your talking Styleside bed. I don't know if they made a long bed step?

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fb/full.aspx?Page=27

[6166 Junkyard Dog]

Just a warning read that fine print on left where it come from, how its shipped,and already telling you that can come with damage thats a screwing before it even starts my sit down and read cover to cover word for word on some of there products, how its worded or described in the book look at the pics cause some of the pics are misleading some are well detailed, when calling them ask a lot of ?'s but 1 ? don't ask is a techincal cause its stated in the book do not ask cause we have nobody here to answer it, compare prices like get several books and compare price with everbody few pennies either way is not bad but dollars makes me wonder why such a difference,, out there several little things about LMC Don't like, last year run a ad on Barrett-Jackson & Daytona 500,, who do you think paid for that makes me wonder my it does pay to shop around on some items to me quality will out do cheapness everytime,, several years ago had somebody show me his truck after it was all pretty done up, except one thing the floor was crap and sagging after costing big bucks to get it in there, the floor was not heavy enough to support the sides thanks to Tawain Junk Metal he was really pissed,, other ways for floors either replace bed or cut metall out of a later bed

[Gritsngumbo]

Bed rust at the front of the bed is VERY COMMON. When I saw Chris's post I was hoping he had found a replacement source, as I hadn't been able to. If I am reading the LMC ad page correctly the bed parts listed are for the 69-72 trucks. Not sure what the difference in the ridges amongst the various trucks. Probably will have to find another bed and cut pieces to repair the damage. You have to remember that the 64 Slicks are also known as the "red headed stepchild" in the slick world as not to many aftermarket parts are made for these specific trucks, although it is much easier to find parts today than five years ago.

[6166 Junkyard Dog]

front bed panels are as how they run without mixing years up this is not for stepside or flareside beds
bed panels
64-66 short/long
67-72 short/long
73-79 short/long
wheel tubs
57-63
64-66
67-72
73-79
CORRECT GATES
57-63 Or 64-65 4x4 trucks
64-66
67-72
73-79
80-82
83-86

[Garbz]

Bed rust is not very common where the poster comes from...

The 64 to 66 beds are a close stamping to a 67 to 72 bed however it is not the same and will require metal working.

Garbz

[6166 Junkyard Dog]

I missed where it came from ? that salt got it or fertilezer did it in

[Gritsngumbo]

or maybe the truck isn't from where the poster lives (wherever that is).

[JOHN MILLER]

Not sure where the truck came from since it was given to me for free. The bed is in pretty good shape besides the floor. Maybe be easier finding a new bed for it. Anyone have a nice long bed for a 64 they want to get rid of.

I need to hook up with Garbz here in AZ. to see what he has available for parts. Thanks for all the help guys.

[6166 Junkyard Dog]

Before I say yes like I have in the past,,, I will let other members speak up let them have a chance on selling you a bed to help you if not in few weeks get back to me,, let other member help you that might be closer to you... I have 5 here in various colors

[Garbz]

John

I will keep my eye out for a long bed. They are easier at times to find than a short bed.

There are two 64 to short beds on the list right now.

Garbz