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russellmarling · 03-20-2007, 12:27 PM

I'm installing new angle strips on my bedsides. Can someone who has a stepside please measure from the top of angle strip to the top rail of the bed so I know where to mount them? Thanks in advance for your help.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-20-2007, 07:47 PM

It is 16 1/2" from the top rail to the top edge of the angle.

Jim

russellmarling · 03-20-2007, 09:34 PM

Thank you. Now I can go put them on. I really appreciate your help. -russ

MAR-Ktech · 03-21-2007, 01:19 PM

Russell:
We like to make the measurement to the bottom of the angle strip in case the vertical leg is not always the same. To be safe, install the rear sill and front panel to the bed side then put a 3/4 piece of wood along the bed side over the front panel flange and the rear sill. Make your measurement down to the top of the wood and that is the same as the measurement to the bottom of the angle. By making the measurements directly on your bed side, you know the wood will fit right, not too tight and not too loose. Angle installation instructions are on the Mar-K website http://www.mar-k.com/54-72anglestrips.pdf

Mar-Ktech

russellmarling · 03-23-2007, 12:02 AM

Thank you very much. That was very informative. This board rules!

03-20-2007, 12:27 PM	#1
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	I need a measurement I'm installing new angle strips on my bedsides. Can someone who has a stepside please measure from the top of angle strip to the top rail of the bed so I know where to mount them? Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

03-20-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: I need a measurement It is 16 1/2" from the top rail to the top edge of the angle. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-20-2007, 09:34 PM	#3
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: I need a measurement Thank you. Now I can go put them on. I really appreciate your help. -russ __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

03-21-2007, 01:19 PM	#4
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: I need a measurement Russell: We like to make the measurement to the bottom of the angle strip in case the vertical leg is not always the same. To be safe, install the rear sill and front panel to the bed side then put a 3/4 piece of wood along the bed side over the front panel flange and the rear sill. Make your measurement down to the top of the wood and that is the same as the measurement to the bottom of the angle. By making the measurements directly on your bed side, you know the wood will fit right, not too tight and not too loose. Angle installation instructions are on the Mar-K website http://www.mar-k.com/54-72anglestrips.pdf Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

03-23-2007, 12:02 AM	#5
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: I need a measurement Thank you very much. That was very informative. This board rules! __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6



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