RandomHero

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again you don't have a composite bed, you have a fiberglass bed.

The compositive truck beds were all fleetside beds. There is a difference.

slammed1500

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really none of them are fiberglass 88 to 98 where SMC 99 and up are more of a plastic

talking about the 1/4 panels

MGMC

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fiberglass is a composite

MGMC

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there are different types of composites. maybe thats what you mean?

2001si3rr@

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The Protec composite beds were in fact all fleet side short beds.

Here's some good info I found on the net: The box's fenders and outer tailgate panel are made of reinforced reaction injection molded (RRIM) materials, chiefly polyurea with mica filler. The one-piece inner panel and the inside of the tailgate are formed by a structural reaction injection molding (SRIM) process and consist of a 50/50 mix of urethane and glass fiber. The use of advanced SRIM and RRIM composite materials reduces the total weight of the truck by approximately 50 lbs, which improves fuel economy and payload carrying capability. The tailgate alone is 15 lbs. lighter than a current steel tailgate, making it easier to open and close. The outer panels are twice as damage resistant as composite panels used on cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette. If a fender is damaged, it can be removed in less than 10 minutes, repaired in a matter of hours and reinstalled with a minimum of downtime. Most scratches on the inside of the box or tailgate can be polished out with a common commercial silicone cleanser.

Here's some more:
http://compositecenter.org/index.php...kup-truck-beds

And here are some pictures of mine truck when I bought it:

BlackLM7

I never really liked the composite bed option on fleet side trucks. Have you ever looked at the side of those beds, especially on darker colored trucks? The bed panels look all wavy like someone did a crappy job on bodywork. I guess the composite bed would be good on work trucks...

2001si3rr@

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Never really noticed the wavy bed panels. Mine are straight as an arrow..... Maybe that truck you saw had some crappy repairs done to it.

It is a great bed option if you have a smaller fifth-wheel you want to tow around with your half ton, or you just need that extra payload in the bed. I love it, they are very durable and no need for a spayed in liner!!!

RandomHero

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Yes, your bed is known as a "fiberglass bed" the "composite" beds are a different type. They look like a fleetside bed but with embossed letters on the tailgate.

BlackLM7

The wavy side panels are difficult to see on your truck because it's white. Look closer at a darker colored composite bed the next time you see one. You'll notice it.