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Title: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 02, 2015, 08:43:06 pm
Where can I find a DEE ZEE part# WBM-101(73-87 long bed 3/8" thick bed mat)
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Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: bd on September 02, 2015, 10:02:47 pm
...sure that's a viable P/N?    DEE-ZEE (http://www.deezee.com/Truck-Bed-Accessories/c2974?left_select_reset=reset)
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: Irish_Alley on September 02, 2015, 10:26:59 pm
autozone is a dealer of dee zee and i dont see one on autozones web site nor do i see one on dee zee's. all i see is universal
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 03, 2015, 07:32:46 am
I saw that part# on a laminated sheet at my local Blains Farm & Fleet store. Of course they only have late model stuff in stock.
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 04, 2015, 10:29:54 am
Well, I called DEE ZEE and they no longer have a direct fit for our 73-87 trucks!!!!

All they have is a  48" wide mat that is universal & doesn't fit into the other parts of the bed!

QUESTION...   Is an '88 long bed just about the same dimensions???
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: zieg85 on September 04, 2015, 12:07:47 pm
Quote from: kfoz on September 04, 2015, 10:29:54 am
Well, I called DEE ZEE and they no longer have a direct fit for our 73-87 trucks!!!!

All they have is a  48" wide mat that is universal & doesn't fit into the other parts of the bed!

QUESTION...   Is an '88 long bed just about the same dimensions???

I believe ours has more up in front of the wheel wells than the 88 on up.  If you don't find the answer I will be able to find it out in a couple of weeks when I make the start of my move south.  My cousin has a 1991 with a bed mat and I'll throw it in my 84 and take a picture for you.
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: LTZ C20 on September 04, 2015, 01:14:06 pm
Have you tried Ebay or Craigslist? I have a bed mat in my 73 long bed, it's super old, got it from my buddy who had it in his 79 long bed for a long time when it was his dad's truck. I'll go out and look what brand it is.
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: LTZ C20 on September 04, 2015, 01:53:28 pm
Ok. Mine is a NyraCord. It's old but still bends easily and looks a heck of a lot better than the paint under it.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/04/88edde82bb83b7221a2177ae7881873d.jpg)

Also, I found a website that seems to sell them. If you click on the "Product Options" button, it brings up a list. Chevy/GMC is first, the 6th entry down the list is 73-87 trucks, they have the part numbers & measurements for short and long beds.

http://www.knrubber.com/lighttruck/bedmat.html
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 04, 2015, 05:29:39 pm
DEE ZEE is no help!!!

Bought one at realtruck.com  part#LV-6642D
LRV Protecta Rubber Truck Bed Mat

3/8" thick w/ rubber buttons on bottom

$101.99 SHIPPED
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: LTZ C20 on September 04, 2015, 11:52:30 pm
Sweet. I saw that site too during my online browsing.
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 05, 2015, 12:12:25 pm
Evidently DEE ZEE has no FREAKING clue how popular our trucks are!!    :(

STILL LOOKING FOR AN NOS DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL MOLDING FOR MY '76! :)
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: zieg85 on September 05, 2015, 01:02:26 pm
Purely from the business perspective it would be silly to carry a skew of something that went away in 1992 and probably had them around for 5 years.  Similar to the topper industry.  They can't keep those Gel coat molds around forever taking up space.  Obviously another item to collect in my junkyard endeavors...
Title: Re: DEE ZEE THICK BED MATS
Post by: kfoz on September 05, 2015, 01:57:54 pm
Yeah, I get it as I am self employed BUT, , , , , , :-\