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Old 02-08-2015, 05:03 PM   #1
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Anyone use bedside patch panels on their burb or panel?

I'm looking to buy some lower patch panels for my 1ton long version Paneltruck. I see TopBanana sells front sections of the 8ft bed. Just wondering If anyone has ever used similar panels.
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Old 05-11-2015, 12:54 AM   #2
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Re: Anyone use bedside patch panels on their burb or panel?

what did u find out?
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Old 05-11-2015, 11:55 PM   #3
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Re: Anyone use bedside patch panels on their burb or panel?

I used some wheel arch repair panels but the place I bought them from is out of business. You could use pickup panels and cut them down. FYI the longbox wheel opening is about 3 inches longer . But there is a flat part where you can cut them to length and weld them together. One other thing the lip around the wheelwell is not as deep so a little fabricating is in order. But at least you have something to start with. Hope this helps Gord
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Old 05-12-2015, 12:04 AM   #4
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Cool Re: Anyone use bedside patch panels on their burb or panel?

Sorry one thing I forgot to mention. The panels and burbs have an inner panel that the pickups dont have.But its still doable.You didn't think it was going to be easy did you?
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Old 05-12-2015, 09:34 PM   #5
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Re: Anyone use bedside patch panels on their burb or panel?

Well I ended up picking up an 8' bed on Craigslist for $100. It got me mostly what I needed. I have a 1 ton panel so I needed 1' extra on the front of the bed and an extra 1.5' on the back end. I was able to make the back of the panel myself. Here's how it turned out so far. Not bad for $100
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Old 05-13-2015, 11:25 AM   #6
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looks great!
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Old 05-14-2015, 09:46 PM   #7
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looks great!
Thank you sir. I'm working like a mad man but I honestly have no idea if I'll be able to make Beatersville.
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