Finally got around to fabbing the hidden tailgate latches; thanks to Bobby T's gallery pics. Weather is mild so able to work in garage. I used 3/4" stainless tubing, 1/2 rod. I'll post pics this week. Box is almost ready for ep. Did some body work on cab also, so am ready for primer. Hope to have spot painted by end of March so I can assemble cab to frame for "last" time.

Later

Tom

 

Tom,

Now thats just cruel! You tease us with a quickie little statement about some latches and other progress and then no pics???

You big tease!

I'm glad you found some time for the truck, I pent my weekend helping my uncle paint the outside of his house...woohooo

Bobby

 

I put a couple of pics of hidden latches in my gallery under box build, not show stoppers but gives you an ideas of where I'm. Off to my favorite wrecker today to get some rims and speedo.

Later

Tom

 

I just wish I could get in my shop. This is one of the worst winters I can remember for some time. We have had it all.
Max E

 

Tom,

Wow!! they look really good! That bed is going to be really nice

Here's hoping for continued warm weather
Bobby

 

Didn't get out for my road trip to wreckers, bathroom reno got in the way. Did sand out the box sides. tailgate and end section. Will try to get them painted this week then ready for box assembly. Unable to get in touch with my painter, so will shop around tomorrow to have cab final primed and spot painted for assembly.

Later

Tom

 

Dropped the bed parts off for EP today; caught up to my painter, will have cab primed and spot painted Easter week. Nice to show some progress after winter doldrums. Fingers crossed that my cab and box will be on frame by mid April !