Bed for 87 pickup

[87yotaGOD]

I want to get my truck repainted, but, without a new bed, because of the rust, the paint job wouldnt last. Since Toyota made a horrible decision in making the bed of the 87 pickup, and now it rusts like a madman, does anyone know where I can find a new bed? Or do the beds from newer trucks without the rust problem fit on the 87 frame?
Thanks

[toytruck86]

Originally Posted by 87yotaGOD

I want to get my truck repainted, but, without a new bed, because of the rust, the paint job wouldnt last. Since Toyota made a horrible decision in making the bed of the 87 pickup, and now it rusts like a madman, does anyone know where I can find a new bed? Or do the beds from newer trucks without the rust problem fit on the 87 frame?
Thanks

I know for sure an 89 will bolt right on. But... it is just a little wider than the cab but most folks won't notice. Put one on my 86.

[87yotaGOD]

Thanks, should I just look in a junkyard? I know this place where you can buy a new bed online for about 1300 bucks, but, I dont wanna spend the money unless I have to. Its www.actionsalvage.com.
Sorry that I didnt link it.
Just type it in.
Thanks

[toytruck86]

Originally Posted by 87yotaGOD

Thanks, should I just look in a junkyard? I know this place where you can buy a new bed online for about 1300 bucks, but, I dont wanna spend the money unless I have to. Its www.actionsalvage.com.
Sorry that I didnt link it.
Just type it in.
Thanks

Yeah, junkyard or I happened to find one local on Ebay.

[slacker]

my link .... you wont be dissapointed.

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[87yotaGOD]

Thanks, those are good looking beds. Have you seen these though?
www.actionsalvage.com/truckbeds.asp
These are a little more hiqh quality I think.

[slacker]

Originally Posted by 87yotaGOD

Thanks, those are good looking beds. Have you seen these though?
www.actionsalvage.com/truckbeds.asp
These are a little more hiqh quality I think.

yuck ........... and yes I have seen them .. they DO rust and look not so nice just a few years after purchace , an aquatiance bought one and had to replace the tail gate hinges because they broke (siezed solid from rust) 2 years old .

[87yotaGOD]

Ah, thanks for the tip man. Much appreciated. I would hate to have to get a new bed within 2 years, especially since the truck is probably going to be repainted. Here are some pics, most of the rust is on the passenger side rocker panel and the seams of the bed. The rest of the truck is in great shape.
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4266/yota11ru.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2069/yota22ma.jpg

[toytruck86]

Originally Posted by 87yotaGOD

I want to get my truck repainted, but, without a new bed, because of the rust, the paint job wouldnt last. Since Toyota made a horrible decision in making the bed of the 87 pickup, and now it rusts like a madman, does anyone know where I can find a new bed? Or do the beds from newer trucks without the rust problem fit on the 87 frame?
Thanks

Someone has one on Ebay. Search "Toyota bed"

[87yotaGOD]

Nevermind, I already looked on ebay, thanks for the tip though

[slacker]

hehehe ... nice edit ... i read the original post ..

anyway ...
I have a glass bed on my truck ... actually I have owned 2 now .. check out my site http://www.members.shaw.ca/slacker502 and they are great .

NO worries about abuse , there tough .