center section of box

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Topic: center section of box

Posted By: fordpower
Subject: center section of box
Date Posted: 01-December-2014 at 7:26AM

Does anybody make this section.

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Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 01-December-2014 at 10:31AM

Bob, need more of a description

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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''

Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 01-December-2014 at 10:33AM

Must...not...laugh...about...thread...title... LOL

I'm not seeing anything at Dearborn/mac's or online searches

Probably need to find a donor pan in a 'yard..

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"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind."
Randy
1979 T-Bird
2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD
How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 12:19AM

The section of the box that is corrugated, middle section.It has more holes that though.

Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 7:57AM

Bob, I didn't realize what you were referring to, 'til I seen you posted in the Ranchero section. Sorry that the floor was worse then it looked. I did a google/bing search that turned up Mill supply that has generic & Ranger panels that may work about 43-60.00 ea. ph.#1800.888.5072, CarId.com with Sherman part#574-46R , & #574-46L in stock but no price. Years ago JC Whittney had them too. Dave302 the internet guru may be of more help. Please post your findings if you locate decent ones that work for you, us Ranchero owners will need them some time or another. Unhappy

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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 9:37AM

Thank you for the kind words Ranchero Fan.

Fordpower: The lowest prices that i am finding for both the right and left sides are at rock auto.

To see one for sale http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,catalog,169,partnum,57446L,d,SHERMAN_57446L.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

To see another http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,catalog,169,partnum,57446R,d,SHERMAN_57446R.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

To see them at carid.com http://www.carid.com/1974-ford-ranchero-trunks-tailgates/sherman-trunk-floor-34327243.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

To see another http://www.carid.com/1974-ford-ranchero-trunks-tailgates/sherman-trunk-floor-34327242.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

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Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 10:07AM

Thanks would have though the center section was one unit.Sides are excellent only middle is bad.Org. appears to be one piece.Brian don't feel bad its all good.Nothing till next yr.For now remove carpet and put it to sleep.

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 10:23AM

Ranchero Fan wrote:

Mill supply has generic & Ranger panels that may work about 43-60.00 ea. phone.#1800- Eight 8 Eight- Five 07 Two

They are listing a Bed Floor Section 48" L x 16" W for 67-72 Ford Pickup

Part Number: 90-67-81. The price is: $53.71.

But I am not 100% sure that this part is still available from Mill Supply, you will have to call them to find out. They wrote in there advertisement that "This item is obsolete, there are no more available."

To see it for sale https://www.millsupply.com/67-ford-pickup-bed-floor-906781.php?p=23655" rel="nofollow - click here.

They also list a:

Bed Floor Section 16" W x 48" L for 80-98 Ford Pickup

Part Number: 90-80-72. Price: $43.90. In Stock, and Ready to Ship.

To see it https://www.millsupply.com/80-ford-pickup-bed-floor-908072.php?p=23915" rel="nofollow - click here.

To contact them by Email: mailto:info@millsupply.com" rel="nofollow - click here.

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 10:28AM

fordpower wrote:

Thanks.

Your Welcome.

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 11:25AM

fordpower wrote:

I would have thought that the center section was one unit. The sides are excellent only the middle is bad. The Original appears to be one piece.

There is a 1972 ranchero being parted out right now and this seller removes the parts for free. Maybe it will be possible for them to cut the center section of the box out for you. To see it for sale and contact them http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ptd/4769053650.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 11:28AM

There is also a 1976 ranchero being parted out right now, from a different seller. To see it http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ptd/4770124014.html" rel="nofollow - click here.

Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 11:35AM

fordpower wrote:

Thanks would have though the center section was one unit.Sides are excellent only middle is bad.Org. appears to be one piece.Brian don't feel bad its all good.Nothing till next yr.For now remove carpet and put it to sleep.

Hope there's no surprises in the floors. I hope to see a progress thread Bob.

Dave your the man!

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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''

Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 11:39AM

Ranchero Fan wrote:

Dave your the man!

Thank you.

Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 02-December-2014 at 1:11PM

Ranchero Fan wrote:

Hope there's no surprises in the floors. I hope to see a progress thread Bob.

Dave your the man!

Bob, the org. & Ford replacement(nos) are 1 pc.. The ones we're showing here, are aftermarket generic & may work but you should call & check to see if the ribs match the profile of the Ford Ranchero. Sherman says they are for Ranchero, but we know how that goes.

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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''

Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 07-December-2014 at 12:17PM

removed carpet and ins. Lots of water and ice. used blower to dry it all up.Floors look ok.The section behind the seat,tire space looks bad It appears these cars leak were box meets cab.wrap it up tomorrow and wait till spring.Oh ya Brian sold the van for 2500.

Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 07-December-2014 at 1:24PM

Yep, that area & the rear window. Being that it isn't an A/C car I would make sure the cowl drains are clear, if you are going to keep it outside. If you can, get a cheap poly tarp & spread it under the car to act as a moisture barrier, Then another one over the car. Keep it open between the ground & the body for air circulation. I bet your wife is happy about that

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Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN''

Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 08-December-2014 at 2:57AM

FYI, the floor area beneath the bed is basically a carryover from a 4 door or wagon. Since it is hidden, you can splice in material from those donors and fix the issue.

I was going to save the bed out of a couple of the Rancheros I scrapped , but didn't think there would be a demand. Still have roofs, tailgate insides, all the body trim, interior trim, glass, etc if you need it.

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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon
1972 Torino Wagon
1976 Torino
1968 Cougar XR7-First batch
1972 Torino 460
1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous
Popeye and Brutus (Rams)

Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 08-December-2014 at 3:03AM

Keep it in mind. The bad part appears to be the top piece and rear section, floor area ok.Next spring will look closer.