Topic: should i buy this bed for my first gen?

[mtsnow29]

there asking 350 for this bed about a five hour drive in really good condition. is it worth it? check it out!
 


http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/617989802.html

[All_Set]

$350 seems high to me.  If you really need a clean bed, and can't find one in your area, then go for it. 

Personally, I'm waiting for my bed to fall off so I have a reason to flat bed it, and any amount is *high*. 

[BLACKDOG]

Its worth what you are willing to pay  

You're talking a 10 hour round trip, assuming 60 mph average (makes the math easier )  which means about 600 miles.  Using the GSA mileage reimbursement rate of .505 per mile, you're looking at spending about $300 to get the bed and to go home.  

The mileage reimbursement is used by the gov't to reimburse employees for travel expenses incurred on their vehicle.  Gas, other fluids, and general wear and tear are all figured in to get the amount per mile.  Granted, especially in this case, that it doesn't really apply, but it gives an idea of what something really costs when you have to go a distance to get it.  Now, your $350 bed is looking more like $650 when all is said and done.  Is it worth it?  Only you can decide.  Personally, I'd say no, because I've seen people toss beds away, because no one was interested.  

[mtsnow29 [OP]]

true. weird enough... im glad i waited. i hoped on craigslist again tonight and luckily i found this one and its only about 30 minutes away. check it out. his is only a make me an offer. think i might go pick it up and then continue my build up of the blue bruiser. then my marlin lift. im pumped.


http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/637700025.html

[Snowtoy]

I could be wrong, but I don't think Toyota ever made a 4x4 w/a 7' bed, that looks like a 5' 2wd bed.  It wont fit your 4x4 any better than it does the one in the picture.

$350 is a bit high for a bed, but then again the place selling it is a parts yard so they charge more.  You can use 2nd gen import beds, their body lines line up pretty well w/the 1st gen trucks.

[jimbo74]

I could be wrong, but I don't think Toyota ever made a 4x4 w/a 7' bed, that looks like a 5' 2wd bed.  It wont fit your 4x4 any better than it does the one in the picture.

the beds are the same length wise between a 4x4 and 4x2.... there isnt a 5' bed on any hilux or pickup truck, unless it was bobbed

the standard bed is 6' and the long bed was 7'