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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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My running boards arrived today, they look to be very nice pieces
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Even came with the braces installed underneath them.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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Also bought a rear roll pan so will be reassembling the box and welding it all up..
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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Out in the shop today working on my bed and decided I would like to run with a rear bumper so did some experimenting ..



This is what it looks like with just the roll pan, my tail lights haven't arrived yet to see the complete picture.



I made a mock up bumper the stock width and put the recess in it for the license plate. I didn't really like this look too much.



So I made up another at 53 inches wide and think this is what I'm going to build. I kind of like the look better. So one of my next projects will be making the shorter version so need to pick up some steel ..
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 06:16 PM
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I also installed my hidden latches and tail gate supports.



and just a look with the wood installed, soon be time for epoxy and high build then onto color..
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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I also like the narrowed bumper John.

The hidden latches and gate supports add a cleaned up look.
 
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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Fuel Filler Door Kit - Curved Face
I purchased a gas door kit from Tanks inc.
 
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I needed to make some changes to it because it didn't quite match the curvature of the rear fender and because there is a curvature both ways it definitely wasn't going to work..so used what I could to make it work..
 
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Started to weld in the ring I cut out to maintain most of the curvature of the fender..
 
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Cleaned up my welds both sides of the fender
 
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Held the box in place with cleco fasteners and fitted the door in place
 
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I need to clean and prep for primer before final welding it in place..
 
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Just for your and others info.

I was looking into these for the panel but decided against. I was fortunate enough to have a friend who had one on the shelf so I was able to physically see it with the panel. I had given thought about buying the parts from Hagen but decided against.
Hagen is the original designer and manufacturer of these I believe. Surf their site it is pretty helpful.
 
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Pictures of your final product came up after my post. Nice work there John, your skills are just plain awesome
 
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I originally was looking at the Hagan fuel doors but was told by my vendor the Tanks are about half the price and same design and seeing as I had to hack it up in order to make it fit I was glad I saved the money...lol
 
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