Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkade · 01-31-2006, 07:52 PM

What have you guys done to hide the bolt holes when you have you top off? Any ideas or pictures?

bouncytruck · 01-31-2006, 08:14 PM

Get one of these...

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2006, 08:55 PM

Man 2 for 2, you think just like me, posted this along time back, they are
making them for me at our company's fab shop out of SS (Orange in pic)
They will be smoother than the pic, and they will be tapped from under.

jkade · 01-31-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Man 2 for 2, you think just like me, posted this along time back, they are
making them for me at our company's fab shop out of SS (Orange in pic)
They will be smoother than the pic, and they will be tapped from under.

That is a good idea you have there. Looks like they will match up with the doors. You need to start selling these. Let me know when you get them done, I want to see the final result.

vtblazer · 02-01-2006, 08:00 AM

Why the need to cover them up?
Other than to hide the scuff marks from the top?

Consider them 'beauty' marks.

It's kinda amazing how nobody ever really notices them. <hint

jkade · 02-01-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Why the need to cover them up?
Other than to hide the scuff marks from the top?

Consider them 'beauty' marks.

It's kinda amazing how nobody ever really notices them. <hint

Well mine is more of a show truck if you know what I mean and I am very picky. I really like what the other guy is building for his were the rails match up with the doors. Looks a little odd when the gap is there from the bed to the top of the door.
Thanks, Kade

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-01-2006, 07:02 PM

You could always cut the doors down to match the rails, I WISH

jkade · 02-01-2006, 08:11 PM

Yeah I am shooting for this result.

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

You could always cut the doors down to match the rails, I WISH

kyle4381 · 02-02-2006, 03:08 AM

I am making fiberglass pieces for the bed rails that slope to the rear also.. they will have studs and be painted to match.. I think it will clean it up nicely

vtblazer · 02-02-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Well mine is more of a show truck if you know what I mean and I am very picky. I really like what the other guy is building for his were the rails match up with the doors. Looks a little odd when the gap is there from the bed to the top of the door.
Thanks, Kade

Yep, understand.

Would one of those fiberglass covers that go all the way over the rails work?

Your probably looking for something more subtle.

**raggedjim** · 02-02-2006, 11:15 AM

The cut down doors really look good, but then again, they limit you to sunny weather...

Rg

Jason915 · 02-02-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Get one of these...

Hey bouncytruck who makes that? It looks like its solid around the door windows. Is that the one you had on your 69?

easy_13 · 02-02-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason915

Hey bouncytruck who makes that? It looks like its solid around the door windows. Is that the one you had on your 69?

Not bouncy, but that is the STC fasttrack top, made by Specialty Top Co. (www.specialtytopco.com). I got a spanking brand new one in August, but still haven't found time to put in on.

bouncytruck · 02-02-2006, 03:11 PM

That is the Specialty Top Co snap top. It is similar to the one I have on my '69, but it was made by Kayline, the precursor to STC. The sides roll up safari style. I have the STC Fasttrac Top on my '72, which has zip out windows.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-02-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

The cut down doors really look good, but then again, they limit you to sunny weather...

Rg

Roger, did you do that work?, or did you buy it like that? Thanks, Craig

**raggedjim** · 02-03-2006, 11:17 AM

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to make anyone think that blazer was mine. It belongs to (or it used to I believe he has sold it...) Bobshotrodblazer. I kept the pics because he has done some neat mods to the blazer (sloped bach windshield, cutdown doors, 67 hood with 71 grill molded into front fenders, etc.)

Here's a link with more pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=159318

Sorry if I mislead anyone, none of my trucks are this nice! Rg

jondancer · 10-19-2016, 06:59 AM

Any other ideas, what about some sort of clear protective film ?

mcmlxix · 10-21-2016, 06:17 AM

UHMW or Delrin sheet/strip that can be machined and have holes countersunk. Comes in Black and White.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UHMW-Polyeth...cAAOSwZd1Va6tU

lt155ruck · 10-22-2016, 10:43 PM

same sort of idea with abs, i used it strictly to cover the scratches from previous owner removing the top

01-31-2006, 07:52 PM	#1
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! What have you guys done to hide the bolt holes when you have you top off? Any ideas or pictures?

01-31-2006, 08:14 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! Get one of these... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-31-2006, 08:55 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! Man 2 for 2, you think just like me, posted this along time back, they are making them for me at our company's fab shop out of SS (Orange in pic) They will be smoother than the pic, and they will be tapped from under. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 01-31-2006 at 08:56 PM.

02-01-2006, 08:00 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! Why the need to cover them up? Other than to hide the scuff marks from the top? Consider them 'beauty' marks. It's kinda amazing how nobody ever really notices them. <hint

02-01-2006, 07:02 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! You could always cut the doors down to match the rails, I WISH __________________ 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

02-02-2006, 03:08 AM	#9
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! I am making fiberglass pieces for the bed rails that slope to the rear also.. they will have studs and be painted to match.. I think it will clean it up nicely

02-02-2006, 11:15 AM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,649	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! The cut down doors really look good, but then again, they limit you to sunny weather... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743 Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:34 PM.

02-02-2006, 03:11 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! That is the Specialty Top Co snap top. It is similar to the one I have on my '69, but it was made by Kayline, the precursor to STC. The sides roll up safari style. I have the STC Fasttrac Top on my '72, which has zip out windows. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-03-2006, 11:17 AM	#16
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,649	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! Sorry guys, I didn't mean to make anyone think that blazer was mine. It belongs to (or it used to I believe he has sold it...) Bobshotrodblazer. I kept the pics because he has done some neat mods to the blazer (sloped bach windshield, cutdown doors, 67 hood with 71 grill molded into front fenders, etc.) Here's a link with more pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=159318 Sorry if I mislead anyone, none of my trucks are this nice! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

10-19-2016, 06:59 AM	#17
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,196	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! Any other ideas, what about some sort of clear protective film ?

10-21-2016, 06:17 AM	#18
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! UHMW or Delrin sheet/strip that can be machined and have holes countersunk. Comes in Black and White. http://www.ebay.com/itm/UHMW-Polyeth...cAAOSwZd1Va6tU __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

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lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Re: Bed rails with top off. Help!!!! same sort of idea with abs, i used it strictly to cover the scratches from previous owner removing the top Attached Images



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