In 1969 I bought my first brand new truck--a GMC Longhorn. These had an 8-1/2' bed and were built to carry a 9' camper. It had the 396 cu in V-8 engine.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg