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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 02:22 AM
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Bed Rail Caps

1965 ford f 100 longbed

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I am looking for bed rail caps and matching tail gate cap for my truck listed above. Anything out there close that can possibly be trimmed?
Maybe a used set for sale? I’m building a rat rod so they don’t have to be shiny and new, just not twisted or crushed!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonlightford
1965 ford f 100 longbed

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I am looking for bed rail caps and matching tail gate cap for my truck listed above. Anything out there close that can possibly be trimmed?
Maybe a used set for sale? I’m building a rat rod so they don’t have to be shiny and new, just not twisted or crushed!
Then why not make them. Get creative.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 07:51 AM
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Then why not make them. Get creative.
Id like to see some pictures of what others did, my goal is to cover the stake hole pockets.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2023 | 08:38 AM
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I thought you stated you’d purchased a tonneau cover? Adding side rail and tailgate rails into the mix will likely affect the sealing of your tonneau cover. Post a couple photos?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2023 | 10:09 AM
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At first, I was thinking, Linex or something similar. There are plugs for the holes. But with a cover, I don't see the use. Pictures as mentioned would help.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2023 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ibuzzard
I thought you stated you’d purchased a tonneau cover? Adding side rail and tailgate rails into the mix will likely affect the sealing of your tonneau cover. Post a couple photos?
The older style tonneau covers with the snaps or Velcro covered the stake hole pockets, the one I have is the Hatch style that mounts on the inside of the bed leaving the stake hole pockets exposed. I removed the tonneau cover on the truck, it’s in the shop getting clear coated to seal all the rust. (Rat Rod) When I get it back I’ll re install and post a few pictures.
 
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I’ve never seen anything but vinyl or fiberglass covers. Looking forward to the photos.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ibuzzard
I’ve never seen anything but vinyl or fiberglass covers. Looking forward to the photos.
I put the tonneau cover back on. Here are the pictures you’ve been waiting on.
REMEMBER, It’s a Rat Rod











 
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I'm impressed. It was what I thought for my 64 when I got it. Too many things got in the way. Does that coating/paint offgas or could you sleep back there?
 
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I had that same style tonneau cover for awhile on my truck. And, yes, the sides of the cover just barely partially covered the stake pockets. It was not at all a water-tight seal. I still maintain that putting side rail covers and a tailgate cover are going to make things even worse.
 
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Originally Posted by ibuzzard
I had that same style tonneau cover for awhile on my truck. And, yes, the sides of the cover just barely partially covered the stake pockets. It was not at all a water-tight seal. I still maintain that putting side rail covers and a tailgate cover are going to make things even worse.
Im kinda over the side rail covers at this point. I’ll move onto something else
 
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