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Old 04-18-2021, 10:47 PM   #2
mr48chev
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Re: Bed/tailgate finish questions

I'd have to see the particular roll pan you are running. Then we wake Martin up and get his opinion.

I'd bet that 85% of the guys on here who have roll pans do not have a panel on the back side to box them in. I see his point as that might be a spot that catches road crud that might be kicked up or mud or water if you drive it in the wet. Good sealed tail light housings should survive fine though.

Capping the ends may be just a suggestion to give it more fit and finish and in the end turn out a nicer looking job. Same with the tail gate. A bit of welding and slicking it off might go a long way on the fit and finish end.
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