ratdude747 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 As a final item of truck show prep, I'm thinking bedliner'ing my nasty bed covered in pits and surface rust. It's pretty bashed up from the POs so this bed isn't something I'm worried about devaluing. Per a recent project farm video, I'm thinking either EGC or Raptor liner is the way to go (No money for Rhino or LineX): ... but I'm open to suggestions too. I still have quite a bit of rust/sand cake to remove so I may need to get it media blasted or something (or wire wheel it with the grinder really well?) Due to the rust I'm not feeling a drop-in liner... although if somebody happens to have an 8ft one sitting (and is local, going to the truck show, or is between here and there), I'd condsider it as a temporary fix if nothing else. Otherwise, the things the truck needs (that I haven't already nuked) are expensive and/or a pain (body work, dash pad, floor vinyl, seat upholstery)... and I don't want to disappoint y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I have an 8’ drop in you can have. Came off Big Blue. Can get pics this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I have an 8’ drop in you can have. Came off Big Blue. Can get pics this afternoon. Sweet. My main worry is with an open bed water retention will become a problem. Both rangers I've had/have had drop in liners, but I put a camper shell on them rendering it a moot point. I have a tailgate cover installed already... But if one is included, and it's in better shape, I'll take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Sweet. My main worry is with an open bed water retention will become a problem. Both rangers I've had/have had drop in liners, but I put a camper shell on them rendering it a moot point. I have a tailgate cover installed already... But if one is included, and it's in better shape, I'll take it I was pleasantly surprised at the shape of Big Blue's bed when I pulled this liner, but I do understand your concerns. Particularly since there was a hitch installed in the bed and there are 8 holes in the cover, as shown below: And there are 4 square holes cut out to allow a toolbox's j-hooks to go under the lips of the top of the bed, as shown with the red ovals below. And there are the 4 ovals, 2 shown in yellow, that are apparently for a bow for a tonneau cover? And there is a tailgate protector, as shown below. But I don't have any of the screws nor the hardware to hold the liner in. But it is "free" if you'll come and get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I was pleasantly surprised at the shape of Big Blue's bed when I pulled this liner, but I do understand your concerns. Particularly since there was a hitch installed in the bed and there are 8 holes in the cover, as shown below: And there are 4 square holes cut out to allow a toolbox's j-hooks to go under the lips of the top of the bed, as shown with the red ovals below. And there are the 4 ovals, 2 shown in yellow, that are apparently for a bow for a tonneau cover? And there is a tailgate protector, as shown below. But I don't have any of the screws nor the hardware to hold the liner in. But it is "free" if you'll come and get it. Hmmm... This is what my bed currently looks like: (the side bars can come off, they're from my 1st ranger and honestly they haven't been as useful as I'd prefer) My tailgate protector has a corner cracked off of it and the sheet metal screws spin. That's the "over the rail" style... they keep water out a lot better. No good for tonneau covers and camper shells, but that's OK. The holes can be patched/filled if push came to shove. I'll shoot you a private email to work out logistics and the like. We might have a winner since I'm feeling cheap and lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Hmmm... This is what my bed currently looks like: (the side bars can come off, they're from my 1st ranger and honestly they haven't been as useful as I'd prefer) My tailgate protector has a corner cracked off of it and the sheet metal screws spin. That's the "over the rail" style... they keep water out a lot better. No good for tonneau covers and camper shells, but that's OK. The holes can be patched/filled if push came to shove. I'll shoot you a private email to work out logistics and the like. We might have a winner since I'm feeling cheap and lazy. I think I'd hit it with POR-15. The latter will bond with the rust and since you'll be installing the drop-in liner you won't need to top-coat it. The stuff is hard and doesn't wear through. As for logistics, I think I can get it to the show ok on/in Big Blue, but if someone else has an empty 8' bed we can toss it in the back of their truck. I'll be heading to the church for the show by 8 AM on Saturday and won't get home until well after the show is over, so having it at the show would probably be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I think I'd hit it with POR-15. The latter will bond with the rust and since you'll be installing the drop-in liner you won't need to top-coat it. The stuff is hard and doesn't wear through. As for logistics, I think I can get it to the show ok on/in Big Blue, but if someone else has an empty 8' bed we can toss it in the back of their truck. I'll be heading to the church for the show by 8 AM on Saturday and won't get home until well after the show is over, so having it at the show would probably be best. I'll be hitting town Friday (seeing a buddy near Rolla, MO Thursday evening), so if you're not booked, the evening is an option. If needed I can bring my drill and sheet metal screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I'll be hitting town Friday (seeing a buddy near Rolla, MO Thursday evening), so if you're not booked, the evening is an option. If needed I can bring my drill and sheet metal screws. Are you on the list for dinner? If not, plan on being at the church building, the same place as the show, at 6 PM on Friday. The forum members that are coming are gathering there. I can get the liner there somehow and you can put it on in the parking lot, ready for the show the next morning. I have a drill and may have the right screws, but if you brought the right ones it would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Are you on the list for dinner? If not, plan on being at the church building, the same place as the show, at 6 PM on Friday. The forum members that are coming are gathering there. I can get the liner there somehow and you can put it on in the parking lot, ready for the show the next morning. I have a drill and may have the right screws, but if you brought the right ones it would be best. I am on the list... I think??? I was planning on it. I'll send you an email... this is getting too personal for a forum post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I am on the list... I think??? I was planning on it. I'll send you an email... this is getting too personal for a forum post. Yep, you are on the list. I just hadn't checked. Sent you an email and I think we are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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