Well they didn't get it done last week. But it's looking good. The left bedside held them up. There were several little dings and dents the faded white paint didn't show in the salvage yard. But it was the best one available. Looks like Tue or Wed this week.

I have a list a mile long of what to inspect/check before I take it back.

 

Got it back on 7/29. Awesome job by the shop!! It took 7 weeks but ended up being a couple grand under budget so that helps a lot. Insurance is being quiet now about registering as salvage so I'm letting that sleeping dog lie for now. Heck, it was almost 100% body work with only a minor (1/2") frame pull down behind the axle, driver side. I couldn't find an aluminum panel for the tailgate so I told them to paint the area black and I think it looks really good, especially with the Iron Cross bumper and black treadplate tailgate cap. Only one pic shows the tailgate cap. I used hooks and ratchet straps suspended from my Bronco shelter to remove and install the camper shell sindlehanded. I may or may not put the FORD letters from the old aluminum panel on the tailgate.

How do you all like the blackout, no name tailgate?

 

A tailgate I bought to try and use the aluminum panel is for sale here post #51:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post16475658

 

Looks fantastic man! Bet that feels good to have back. I really like the topper shelter you got there too!

 

Looks great! Glad you got it back and the shop did a good job.

 

Looks great!

 

I bet it's nice to get back in your truck

 

Looks like the shop did a real good job. I like the tailgate as it is, but I'd probably put a for oval in the bottom corner. Either way, it looks great.

 

This is the best idea I have heard in days. This would look tight!

 

Yes it's great to have it back. I bought diesel fuel yesterday for the first time in 2 months! I'll get around to sticking a blue oval and/or the letters from the old aluminum panel on there soon.