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3chevys · 03-30-2005, 03:28 PM

Once you get the top off you have all those holes exposed where the top bolts down. Has anybody made any covers that would hide the holes?

bouncytruck · 03-30-2005, 03:34 PM

Not that I know of. I think Frank (PICKMUP) made something for his out of wood. Regular bed rail caps might work if you cut them down.

JayDubBlazer · 03-30-2005, 04:43 PM

My friend family has a plastic company in Chicago I we made some with a CNC bed mill. It looks prett nice but it needs to be made out of thinker plastic. We will probaly remake some nicer ones this summer. If there is any interest I will see if I can make a couple to sell on the board.

JayDubBlazer · 03-30-2005, 04:45 PM

here is some really dirty pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=130715

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-30-2005, 05:13 PM

I AM CURRENTLY HAVING SOME DESIGNED OUT OF ALUMINUM, SO THEY
WON'T RUST AND I CAN POLISH THEM BRIGHT AND SHINY, HERE'S A PIC
OF MY IDEA, THEY WILL ACTUALLY SLOPE FROM THE FRONT TO BACK,
THEY WILL BE SMOOTHER THAN THE PIC, & TAPPED FROM THE BOTTOM
SO IT LOOKS LIKE AN ADDITION TO THE BODY, HERE YA GO, CRAIG.

(THE SLOPED FRONT END IS THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE DOORS ARE)

vtblazer · 03-30-2005, 08:06 PM

Why cover them up?

Do they look that bad?
Just one more thing to scratch your bed rails.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-30-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Why cover them up?

Do they look that bad?
Just one more thing to scratch your bed rails.

IN MY CASE, SEEING AS THE TOP WILL ALMOST NEVER BE ON IT,
I JUST WANTED SOMETHING TO GIVE IT THAT CUSTOM LOOK.

3chevys · 03-31-2005, 12:23 AM

I like the aluminum idea, but I think I will try a black vinyl wrap around wood that fastens from below. That might match the interior a little better. I will post picks when finished. Thanks for the ideas.

vtblazer · 03-31-2005, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

IN MY CASE, SEEING AS THE TOP WILL ALMOST NEVER BE ON IT,
I JUST WANTED SOMETHING TO GIVE IT THAT CUSTOM LOOK.

Yeah thanks

now you got me looking at those big ugly holes in my bedrails...

Custom is a good thing.

chevyfarmer · 03-31-2005, 09:23 AM

LUV2XLR8.. Please keep us posted on the aluminum rails theat is a good idea!! I think that will look sweet.

JayDubBlazer · 04-05-2005, 02:12 PM

I made mine so it would cover up the boxes and side walls I made for the back.

03-30-2005, 03:28 PM	#1
3chevys Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 37	Side caps Once you get the top off you have all those holes exposed where the top bolts down. Has anybody made any covers that would hide the holes?

03-30-2005, 03:34 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Not that I know of. I think Frank (PICKMUP) made something for his out of wood. Regular bed rail caps might work if you cut them down. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-30-2005, 04:43 PM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	My friend family has a plastic company in Chicago I we made some with a CNC bed mill. It looks prett nice but it needs to be made out of thinker plastic. We will probaly remake some nicer ones this summer. If there is any interest I will see if I can make a couple to sell on the board. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-30-2005, 04:45 PM	#4
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	here is some really dirty pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=130715 __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-30-2005, 05:13 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I AM CURRENTLY HAVING SOME DESIGNED OUT OF ALUMINUM, SO THEY WON'T RUST AND I CAN POLISH THEM BRIGHT AND SHINY, HERE'S A PIC OF MY IDEA, THEY WILL ACTUALLY SLOPE FROM THE FRONT TO BACK, THEY WILL BE SMOOTHER THAN THE PIC, & TAPPED FROM THE BOTTOM SO IT LOOKS LIKE AN ADDITION TO THE BODY, HERE YA GO, CRAIG. (THE SLOPED FRONT END IS THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE DOORS ARE) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-30-2005, 08:06 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Why cover them up? Do they look that bad? Just one more thing to scratch your bed rails.

03-31-2005, 12:23 AM	#8
3chevys Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 37	I like the aluminum idea, but I think I will try a black vinyl wrap around wood that fastens from below. That might match the interior a little better. I will post picks when finished. Thanks for the ideas.

03-31-2005, 09:23 AM	#10
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	LUV2XLR8.. Please keep us posted on the aluminum rails theat is a good idea!! I think that will look sweet. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

04-05-2005, 02:12 PM	#11
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I made mine so it would cover up the boxes and side walls I made for the back. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

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