This rear lower left bedside skin is a direct-fit replacement panel for 1973–1979 Ford pickup trucks designed to restore the lower rear bedside to factory alignment and appearance. Fabricated from OEM-gauge stamped steel with a corrosion-resistant coating, the panel repairs rusted or damaged lower bedside areas and protects the bed and wheelhouse from further deterioration. Its precise contours and weld-in design simplify bodywork and make it ideal for restoration, collision repair, or preventive maintenance projects.
Features:
- Fits 1973–1979 Ford pickup trucks (rear lower left bedside panel).
- Stamped, OEM-gauge steel construction for strength and durability.
- Direct-fit weld-in design restores factory alignment and appearance.
- Protects bed and wheelhouse from corrosion and further damage.
- Corrosion-resistant pre-coating to improve shelf life and handling.
- Ideal for restorations, collision repairs, and rust replacement projects.
Installation / Application:
- Difficulty: 3/5
- Estimated time: 2–4 hours (varies with experience and prep work)
Instructions:
- Test-fit the replacement panel to verify fit and note any trimming required.
- Mark the panel seam and the vehicle cut lines; remove the damaged metal by cutting or drilling out spot welds.
- Clean and prepare mating surfaces; remove rust, scale, and paint back to clean metal.
- Trim the new panel as needed for an exact fit and check gaps against the original contours.
- Clamp the panel in place and tack-weld at multiple points to maintain alignment.
- Complete continuous welds along the seam, using short stitch welds if heat control is needed to prevent warping.
- Grind welds smooth, use a hammer and dolly to refine contours, and check alignment with the surrounding panels.
- Apply seam sealer to all welded joints, prime bare metal with rust-inhibiting primer, then finish with filler, primer, and paint as required.
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Vehicle Fitment:
The Vehicle Fitment Guide is to be used as a general reference. The data has been provided by our suppliers and manufacturers and may contain errors or incorrect data. Always refer to a professional to verify correct fitment for your vehicle.
| Make |
Model |
Years |
Fitment Notes |
| Ford |
F-100 |
1973 - 1979 |
F-SERIES PICKUP |
| Ford |
F-150 |
1975 - 1979 |
F-SERIES PICKUP |
| Ford |
F-250 |
1973 - 1979 |
F-SERIES PICKUP |
| Ford |
F-350 |
1973 - 1979 |
F-SERIES PICKUP |
| Ford |
F-500 |
1975 - 1977 |
F-SERIES PICKUP |
