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flathead4dr · 12-31-2014, 09:11 PM

Can anyone tell me the difference in lengths between a long bed 69 Ford pickup and a short bed of the same year.....and is the difference all in the front section ( ahead of the rear axle ) ??? Bill

5851a · 01-01-2015, 08:10 AM

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blucar · 01-07-2015, 02:00 PM

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Generally speaking the difference between an 8' and 6' bed will be in two areas..
A truck with an 8' bed will have a longer wheel base than the truck with a 6' bed.
i.e. the cab to axle is greater. On some trucks, the 8' bed will also be longer in the rear, behind the axle..
The '57-60 8' beds are the exception, they are slightly longer in the front, cab to axle, with a longer overhang in the rear..

12-31-2014, 09:11 PM	#1
flathead4dr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 107	ford pickup bed lengths Can anyone tell me the difference in lengths between a long bed 69 Ford pickup and a short bed of the same year.....and is the difference all in the front section ( ahead of the rear axle ) ??? Bill __________________ Old Fords make funny noises.

01-01-2015, 08:10 AM	#2
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: ford pickup bed lengths http://www.fordification.com/ This place should have everything you need.

01-07-2015, 02:00 PM	#3
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: ford pickup bed lengths Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Generally speaking the difference between an 8' and 6' bed will be in two areas.. A truck with an 8' bed will have a longer wheel base than the truck with a 6' bed. i.e. the cab to axle is greater. On some trucks, the 8' bed will also be longer in the rear, behind the axle.. The '57-60 8' beds are the exception, they are slightly longer in the front, cab to axle, with a longer overhang in the rear.. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe