Posted by AAA on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 3:33PM :
In Reply to: Re: Norm.... posted by MoparNorm on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 3:23PM :
Hi Norm -
I was refering to the Utiline beds typically found on D/W200s, and LWB D/W100s. You dont need a tape measure to distinguish the pre-65&1/2 7.5' bed from the post 65&1/2 8' bed, as the 7.5' does not have a middle stake pocket, while the 8' does. Visual clue.
Another think that makes me belived the ebay sweptline truck has a genuine WM300 bed is the length of the middle stake pocket its self. Since the top of the arc of a WM300 is lower on the bedside than a W-series Ute fender it has a longer pocket which runs down to the top embossment on the bed side. W-series fender sits higher on the bed side.
So if you wanted to use a W seires 8' bed side on your WM style truck, you would have to lenghten the pocket for a correct match.
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