Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMtrucknut!! · 02-28-2013, 10:24 PM

I am currently looking at capping the ends of my bed and eliminating the chains ,but I haven't any good ideas on what I really want so I am calling out to all those who have ventured here before! I need some ideas and any pictures which I can steal a few designs from sure would be handy !! Thanks in advance.

Atommik · 02-28-2013, 10:57 PM

What year truck??

GMtrucknut!! · 02-28-2013, 11:08 PM

My current project is a 1955 Chevy 2nd series shortbed stepside

Speedbumpauto · 03-01-2013, 11:21 AM

I did the stuff from MAR-K and it works great. They send you a template showing the mods to the tail gate ends/sides for the stainless links to replace the chains and where to drill holes for the hidden latches. The only mod I did was to weld in studs where the links attach to the tailgate so there wouldn't be any bolt heads showing on the outside of the tailgate. It's simple and straightforward and looks great. I didn't take any pictures other than the finished product which shows nothing.

DransportGarage · 03-01-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

I did the stuff from MAR-K and it works great. They send you a template showing the mods to the tail gate ends/sides for the stainless links to replace the chains and where to drill holes for the hidden latches. The only mod I did was to weld in studs where the links attach to the tailgate so there wouldn't be any bolt heads showing on the outside of the tailgate. It's simple and straightforward and looks great. I didn't take any pictures other than the finished product which shows nothing.

X2 on the Mar-K stuff.

**mr48chev** · 03-01-2013, 01:08 PM

Doggone you guys, you just figured out how to make me spend another 500 bucks. I need a tailgate along with the chain eliminators and latches.

I think I am going to have to put a truck together to sell to finance my truck now.

msaintg · 03-01-2013, 04:02 PM

I used pipe caps to cap the ends of the bed rails, they fit perfectly. I used the hidden latches and the cables from another vehicle on the inside of the bed. No chains that way.
Mike

oldcouple · 03-01-2013, 04:16 PM

These are free or nearly so at the wrecking yard, and they keep the sides from bowing out while going down the road.

_Ogre · 03-01-2013, 06:59 PM

i used the 89 new yorker tailgate cap

02-28-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! I am currently looking at capping the ends of my bed and eliminating the chains ,but I haven't any good ideas on what I really want so I am calling out to all those who have ventured here before! I need some ideas and any pictures which I can steal a few designs from sure would be handy !! Thanks in advance.

02-28-2013, 10:57 PM	#2
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! What year truck?? __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

02-28-2013, 11:08 PM	#3
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! My current project is a 1955 Chevy 2nd series shortbed stepside

03-01-2013, 11:21 AM	#4
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! I did the stuff from MAR-K and it works great. They send you a template showing the mods to the tail gate ends/sides for the stainless links to replace the chains and where to drill holes for the hidden latches. The only mod I did was to weld in studs where the links attach to the tailgate so there wouldn't be any bolt heads showing on the outside of the tailgate. It's simple and straightforward and looks great. I didn't take any pictures other than the finished product which shows nothing.

03-01-2013, 01:08 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! Doggone you guys, you just figured out how to make me spend another 500 bucks. I need a tailgate along with the chain eliminators and latches. I think I am going to have to put a truck together to sell to finance my truck now. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-01-2013, 04:02 PM	#7
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! I used pipe caps to cap the ends of the bed rails, they fit perfectly. I used the hidden latches and the cables from another vehicle on the inside of the bed. No chains that way. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

03-01-2013, 04:16 PM	#8
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! These are free or nearly so at the wrecking yard, and they keep the sides from bowing out while going down the road. Attached Images __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

03-01-2013, 06:59 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Capped bed ends and hidden latch ideas! i used the 89 new yorker tailgate cap __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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