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Old May 5, 2022 | 06:01 PM
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Picked up my tailgate hardware and got that on.




 
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Old May 5, 2022 | 07:41 PM
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Cool latch and cable system. Where did you get that?
 
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Cool latch and cable system. Where did you get that?
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Old May 6, 2022 | 04:10 AM
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DC uses the same latch as I came up with independently when I did mine years ago, I do like the hidden cable feature. Does it feed readily when you close the tailgate or do you have to "help" it?







I also added reinforcement in key areas, not welded
 
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Old May 6, 2022 | 06:34 AM
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DC uses the same latch as I came up with independently when I did mine years ago, I do like the hidden cable feature. Does it feed readily when you close the tailgate or do you have to "help" it?







I also added reinforcement in key areas, not welded
You have to help it feed back into the stake pocket.
 
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You have to help it feed back into the stake pocket.
Is it sturdy enough to be safe to sit on the tailgate, or is it more for show?


 
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Is it sturdy enough to be safe to sit on the tailgate, or is it more for show?

I pesonally would not sit on it.
 
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I pesonally would not sit on it.
I had the same question. I do sit on mine.
 
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Some more progress has been made. Running board prep has been completed and paint has been applied.



 
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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 06:17 PM
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Gaps set on nose and hood ready to go. Once doors are fitted right. Cab will come off and go in the booth.

 
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You're getting close now! Looking good.
 
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You're getting close now! Looking good.
thank you abe. It has been a long journey. Could not have pulled it off without the help of FTE.

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It's going to look great Mike
 
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Single stage or base / clear?
What brand paint?

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Base / Clear..... Basf Glasurit 90-line.
 
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