My running boards arrived today, they look to be very nice pieces

 

Even came with the braces installed underneath them.

 

Also bought a rear roll pan so will be reassembling the box and welding it all up..

 

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 ..

 

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..

 

I also like the narrowed bumper John.

The hidden latches and gate supports add a cleaned up look.

 

Fuel Filler Door Kit - Curved Face
I purchased a gas door kit from Tanks inc.

 

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..

 

Started to weld in the ring I cut out to maintain most of the curvature of the fender..

 

Cleaned up my welds both sides of the fender

 

Held the box in place with cleco fasteners and fitted the door in place

 

I need to clean and prep for primer before final welding it in place..

 

FUEL DOORS

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.

 

Pictures of your final product came up after my post. Nice work there John, your skills are just plain awesome

 

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