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Old 11-17-2016, 08:56 PM   #3
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Re: 54 Chevy Bed top rail repair?

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Originally Posted by whitedog76 View Post
You could replace the top rail with a piece of emt conduit. I've seen it done when fabricating a new front panel for 47 -54 trucks. I don't see why it wouldn't work for the bedsides.
Now thats an idea!! Will look into it. Going to try to see if local steel guy has something close or can fabricate a bed cap that would cover top and over the roll edge enough to cover rust holes. My repair guy says metal is too thin for standalone repair. Also Cannot find a regular maker of bed caps for short beds. Would go stainless or diamond plate if I could, Living on coast make rust a no 1 concern.

Update. your idea give me an Idea. Conduit welded to a new, full thickness top plate to make my own complete top rail. Much appreciated!!

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