1st Gen Repair Panels for the Bed

Hello all,

After scouring the web, I have found zero options for sourcing a panel for cutting and patching some rust spots in my bed... short of sawzalling my way through a salvage yard (if I'm lucky enough to find a decent 1st gen bed) anyone have any links they could share for purchasing some metal patches? Summit racing has nothing for tacomas (or at least not mine). Thank you mucho. Great forum!!

PS- It's the floor panel.

 

What part of the bed

 

ah yes. Sorry , it's for the floor of the bed.

 

You could try patching in something from an older model toyota.

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/toypup.html

I don't see any patches for tacoma either after searching.

 

Thanks I'll check that link.

 

You can buy the floor of the bed from Toyota, not sure how much you're looking to spend.

65311-89128 - 1989-2004 Regular Box
65311-04070 - 2001-2004 Short Box

Jeff

 

corrugated metal roofing panels will do. Just have to find the right pattern though

 

I would love to have a source for a replacement panel for a repair. I have a spot on the passenger side of my bed near the wheel arch that has rusted through.

 

I cut the rot out and replaced with two flat strips. Salvaging the rest. Planning on grinding the welds down smooth and bed lining. Never know the difference.

 

is that from salty winter slop getting up in back there?

 

I would assume so. The truck spent its first 11 years in Massachusetts. It started rusting where the panels were sealed with compound.

 

I really wish they had wheel arches for the 95-04, I'm going to need at least the passenger side but might need driver's side as well. at least most of it is hidden behind the flare but as soon as it comes off it's going to look like a pizza slice

 

i have plenty to say and show about that right there
and so many questions looking for answers

 

They all do that, a big pain in the ass.