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davepl · 08-07-2016, 01:32 PM

I purchased the LRV-6642D bed mat from Summit for $69.97 and I'm very impressed with it. It's maybe 4 inches too short up front for my Longhorn, and would no doubt be perfect for a regular long bed. It can also be cut down for a short bed.

It's heavy, grippy, and has a dimpled back that faces the bed wood. Highly recommended for the price. Don't know yet if it'll leave any black marks, I'm hoping not.

Summit: LRV-6642D

I think Summit charges you their "handling" fee because it's under $100 and they add an oversize charge of $8 or something, but it seemed fair.

You can get it for slightly more at Amazon with no extra fees and free shipping as well:

https://smile.amazon.com/LRV-6642-Be...s=6642+bed+mat

dazza · 08-07-2016, 01:48 PM

How does it attach to the tail gate?

davepl · 08-07-2016, 02:02 PM

It doesn't attach to the tailgate, nor does it cover it. It just lays on the bed. In the Amazon picture the tailgate has a rubber cover on it also, but that's not part of this (and really shouldn't be pictured like that). I reported that to Amazon.

CG · 08-07-2016, 02:43 PM

I saw a guy that had a nice bed mat at good guys in his standard size long box. I think he told me he got it at Summit. His had little cut outs just forward on the cab side of the wheel wells. Only thing I could think of was they were there for someone that wanted to mount those spare tire mounts for inside the box,

I don't see the cut outs in the picture from Summit.

Hugh in NC · 08-07-2016, 07:52 PM

Here is another one from Summit. This is a '63 c10. Summit did not have a direct fit so I bought an universal and trimmed the length and around the wheel wells.

Back side:

**Elliot949** · 08-07-2016, 08:41 PM

Seeing the damage that bed mats/ bed liners do to the beds of trucks I would never leave one in the bed... I would put it in when I needed it and take it out when I am done...

Andy4639 · 08-07-2016, 08:50 PM

Mine has been in the bed for 20 odd years and no damage from it. It doesn't get wet though!

**Already Gone** · 08-07-2016, 08:56 PM

I am going to put a box cover on my truck. Probably an Extang Blackmax or Revolution. I am contemplating getting a body coloured Line X bedliner in the truck or maybe I should just get one of these mats. A lot of times you think you want something for your truck and boom, you come on this site and someone has another idea and it gets you thinking.

davepl · 08-07-2016, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Seeing the damage that bed mats/ bed liners do to the beds of trucks I would never leave one in the bed... I would put it in when I needed it and take it out when I am done...

That's my plan anyway, but what damage? The mat sure doesn't slide around or anything, so what am I watching for?

**Elliot949** · 08-07-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

That's my plan anyway, but what damage? The mat sure doesn't slide around or anything, so what am I watching for?

Well I think you said you have a wood bed... The issues you could run into is Mold, damaging the Finish on the wood from the moisture, Rot, Rust on the strips... Those are pretty common...

Steel Floors just rust out...

I have seen this alot...

CG · 08-07-2016, 10:16 PM

I know the thread is about the nice bed matt, but if I had a choice I would go with one of the old plastic liners, the kind that stop up underneath the bed rails. I loaned one out and it never came home. I think the member misunderstood lol.

I paint the bed with a couple of coats of rustoleum and toss in the bed liner. Never had a water or rust problem under them. I like the protection and the ability to slide stuff around easily. Secure it when its where ya want it, easy peasy.

I wish I had one for my K20

jmking9 · 08-07-2016, 11:06 PM

Hey Dave, is their any way you could post a couple of pics of it in your truck? Curious how they fit since it says they are for 88 and up trucks. Thanks.

**jeffahart** · 08-08-2016, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

That's my plan anyway, but what damage? The mat sure doesn't slide around or anything, so what am I watching for?

Trapped water under the mat. But if you only put the mat in as needed, when you use for hauling, then no issue from any damage from the mat, I don't think anyway. You just need to tie the load down properly and you are good to go. Also, you cannot slide a fork lift load into the bed. You know how they slide pallets. Else the mat is a good choice. I just put a piece of sacrificial 5/8 plywood in my bed. I need a surface that a pallet can slide across. Yes, I too wussed out and decided to protect my newly installed bedwood! But your truck is cherry compared to mine!

**special-K** · 08-08-2016, 09:56 AM

Putting a bed mat in my '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper with wood floor was the dumbest thing I had done at that time. The first time I removed it I was greeted by rotting wood when it was good and solid original wood before. I realize some trucks spend most time in a garage except to go out on sunny days, but they get washed and there can always be that pop-up shower we didn't expect. I recommend any time there is any moisture involved at all to remove and let the bed and mat get completely dry before putting back. When washing, remove the mat and don't put back till dry as a bone. No moisture escapes. There is also always the possibility of condensation. For these reasons, I will never again use a bed mat, unless it's to drop in to haul something and remve once unloaded. IMO they are a bad idea

30 a truck · 08-08-2016, 11:13 AM

My bed was pitted bad, plus I replaced about 12" near the rear. I did this over the weekend. Same red as the truck. Mixed 32 oz. clear bed liner to 4 oz. paint. Bottom is black from different can.

davepl · 08-08-2016, 12:14 PM

A couple of pics so you can see where it does and doesn't fit on a Longhorn. I might have it backwards, as there's an extra little cutout in front of the wheels that I figure might be for a fuel fill or something else I don't have.

Not perfect, but for $69, protects the wood for hauling tires and so on.

HotRod C/10 · 08-27-2021, 04:18 PM

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-06-7387bm

CG · 08-27-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-06-7387bm

That comes up as 73-87 bed mat

Bigdav160 · 08-28-2021, 07:10 AM

I have one in my Suburban.

I'm not worried about the rain/water

Redneck Rydes · 08-28-2021, 08:46 AM

I use horse stall mats in my SWB trucks work great and are about $40 from TSC

**HO455** · 08-28-2021, 12:51 PM

Tsc ?

Tx Firefighter · 08-28-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Tsc ?

Tractor Supply. It's a farm store.

**HO455** · 08-28-2021, 12:58 PM

Thanks

08-07-2016, 01:32 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Summit Bed Mat is awesome I purchased the LRV-6642D bed mat from Summit for $69.97 and I'm very impressed with it. It's maybe 4 inches too short up front for my Longhorn, and would no doubt be perfect for a regular long bed. It can also be cut down for a short bed. It's heavy, grippy, and has a dimpled back that faces the bed wood. Highly recommended for the price. Don't know yet if it'll leave any black marks, I'm hoping not. Summit: LRV-6642D I think Summit charges you their "handling" fee because it's under $100 and they add an oversize charge of $8 or something, but it seemed fair. You can get it for slightly more at Amazon with no extra fees and free shipping as well: https://smile.amazon.com/LRV-6642-Be...s=6642+bed+mat __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-07-2016, 01:48 PM	#2
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome How does it attach to the tail gate? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

08-07-2016, 02:02 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome It doesn't attach to the tailgate, nor does it cover it. It just lays on the bed. In the Amazon picture the tailgate has a rubber cover on it also, but that's not part of this (and really shouldn't be pictured like that). I reported that to Amazon. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-07-2016, 02:43 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome I saw a guy that had a nice bed mat at good guys in his standard size long box. I think he told me he got it at Summit. His had little cut outs just forward on the cab side of the wheel wells. Only thing I could think of was they were there for someone that wanted to mount those spare tire mounts for inside the box, I don't see the cut outs in the picture from Summit. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-07-2016, 07:52 PM	#5
Hugh in NC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: My Recliner in Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 99	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Here is another one from Summit. This is a '63 c10. Summit did not have a direct fit so I bought an universal and trimmed the length and around the wheel wells. Back side:

08-07-2016, 08:41 PM	#6
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Seeing the damage that bed mats/ bed liners do to the beds of trucks I would never leave one in the bed... I would put it in when I needed it and take it out when I am done... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

08-07-2016, 08:50 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Mine has been in the bed for 20 odd years and no damage from it. It doesn't get wet though! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-07-2016, 08:56 PM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome I am going to put a box cover on my truck. Probably an Extang Blackmax or Revolution. I am contemplating getting a body coloured Line X bedliner in the truck or maybe I should just get one of these mats. A lot of times you think you want something for your truck and boom, you come on this site and someone has another idea and it gets you thinking. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-07-2016, 10:16 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome I know the thread is about the nice bed matt, but if I had a choice I would go with one of the old plastic liners, the kind that stop up underneath the bed rails. I loaned one out and it never came home. I think the member misunderstood lol. I paint the bed with a couple of coats of rustoleum and toss in the bed liner. Never had a water or rust problem under them. I like the protection and the ability to slide stuff around easily. Secure it when its where ya want it, easy peasy. I wish I had one for my K20 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-07-2016, 11:06 PM	#12
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Hey Dave, is their any way you could post a couple of pics of it in your truck? Curious how they fit since it says they are for 88 and up trucks. Thanks. __________________ 1970 SWB Build

08-08-2016, 09:56 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Putting a bed mat in my '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper with wood floor was the dumbest thing I had done at that time. The first time I removed it I was greeted by rotting wood when it was good and solid original wood before. I realize some trucks spend most time in a garage except to go out on sunny days, but they get washed and there can always be that pop-up shower we didn't expect. I recommend any time there is any moisture involved at all to remove and let the bed and mat get completely dry before putting back. When washing, remove the mat and don't put back till dry as a bone. No moisture escapes. There is also always the possibility of condensation. For these reasons, I will never again use a bed mat, unless it's to drop in to haul something and remve once unloaded. IMO they are a bad idea __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-08-2016, 11:13 AM	#15
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome My bed was pitted bad, plus I replaced about 12" near the rear. I did this over the weekend. Same red as the truck. Mixed 32 oz. clear bed liner to 4 oz. paint. Bottom is black from different can. Attached Images

08-08-2016, 12:14 PM	#16
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome A couple of pics so you can see where it does and doesn't fit on a Longhorn. I might have it backwards, as there's an extra little cutout in front of the wheels that I figure might be for a fuel fill or something else I don't have. Not perfect, but for $69, protects the wood for hauling tires and so on. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible Last edited by davepl; 08-08-2016 at 12:31 PM.

08-27-2021, 04:18 PM	#17
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-06-7387bm __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

08-28-2021, 07:10 AM	#19
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome I have one in my Suburban. I'm not worried about the rain/water __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe



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08-28-2021, 08:46 AM	#20
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome I use horse stall mats in my SWB trucks work great and are about $40 from TSC

08-28-2021, 12:51 PM	#21
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,853	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Tsc ? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-28-2021, 12:58 PM	#23
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,853	Re: Summit Bed Mat is awesome Thanks __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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