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**70cst** · 05-15-2020, 11:47 AM

I just picked up this high mileage 2004 SC GMC with zero rust or dents ... In the Midwest there is no such thing as a zero rust free truck ... for the most part... Now to do the following
1) Rust proof it
2) Hood Deflector
3) Mud Flaps
4) Running Board|
5) Tonneau Cover
6) Bed Mat

Any recommendation of the above?
Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 05-15-2020, 05:14 PM

Nice. I had an ARE hard tonneau cover on my 02 and 05. It worked good and kept things dry, but was a pain is I need to carry tall things. I think I would go with a bed liner instead of a mat. The mats can/tend to keep moisture.

**70cst** · 05-15-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice. I had an ARE hard tonneau cover on my 02 and 05. It worked good and kept things dry, but was a pain is I need to carry tall things. I think I would go with a bed liner instead of a mat. The mats can/tend to keep moisture.

Agree on the ARE Hard Tonneau ...

I am having a senior moment ... the different between a bed liner and mat?

I assume you are referencing a spray in liner?

**Palf70Step** · 05-15-2020, 08:06 PM

Yes, spray in bed liner. When I hear mat, I think of the rubber or carpet floor covers.

**hatzie** · 05-16-2020, 07:42 AM

Line-X Rhino or the like. Keeps the loads from gouging through to the metal. Nothing can get under them to sand through the paint and there's no space or absorbent material to hold salty water to rot the bed from the top.

I like the roll up covers because you can put tall stuff in the bed and you have access to the full length of the bed without removing them completely.

**70cst** · 05-16-2020, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Yes, spray in bed liner. When I hear mat, I think of the rubber or carpet floor covers.

Thanks

**70cst** · 05-16-2020, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

Line-X Rhino or the like. Keeps the loads from gouging through to the metal. Nothing can get under them to sand through the paint and there's no space or absorbent material to hold salty water to rot the bed from the top.

I like the roll up covers because you can put tall stuff in the bed and you have access to the full length of the bed without removing them completely.

Thanks

67swb72klb · 05-16-2020, 10:54 AM

Outstanding! Clean the rockers and cab corners out and
Rustproof Rustproof Rustproof!

**70cst** · 05-16-2020, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

Outstanding! Clean the rockers and cab corners out and
Rustproof Rustproof Rustproof!

I have an appointment for a WoolWax treatment in about week

**rustytruck50** · 05-17-2020, 08:36 PM

That is a real clean truck!!! It's a bit more expensive, but I'd definitely recommend the spray in liner...much more forgiving than the plastic drop in liner. I'd go with a soft tonneau cover mainly because if you should take a notion to bring something home that's taller than the top of the box, a hard cover would need to be tied down where as the soft cover could be rolled up. The rest of your plans are all good ones...look good & protects.

**70cst** · 05-19-2020, 01:00 PM

BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Cover
List 988.76
Bought on sale $679 free shipping

https://bakflip.com/p/bakflip-g2-ton...rra-1500/2004/

**hatzie** · 05-19-2020, 07:06 PM

Make your own Gatekeeper or buy one to secure the tailgate from thieves.

The gas strut for the tailgate hinge to keep it from slamming open is real nice for the $20 price and 10 minutes it takes to install.

**70cst** · 05-19-2020, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

Make your own Gatekeeper or buy one to secure the tailgate from thieves.

The gas strut for the tailgate hinge to keep it from slamming open is real nice for the $20 price and 10 minutes it takes to install.

Where do you get the gas strut?? eBay looks to have them.

Thanks

**hatzie** · 05-20-2020, 01:42 PM

I picked up the DeeZee branded unit on Amazon for $23. They're $34 now.

Look in my build thread. There's info on the strut, Pop N Lock GM tailgate handle lock, and the gatekeeper as well.

**70cst** · 05-20-2020, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

I picked up the DeeZee branded unit on Amazon for $23. They're $34 now.

Look in my build thread. There's info on the strut, Pop N Lock GM tailgate handle lock, and the gatekeeper as well.

Thanks

I have ordered the Pop-N-Lock and ...

New BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Cover

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Next is a Back up camera

The new Bilstein shocks

Hood Deflector

Dual Exhaust wot Flo-Pro mufflers

**hatzie** · 05-21-2020, 10:30 AM

IIRC The latch rod clips were pretty brittle on mine but they were fairly cheap.

**70cst** · 05-21-2020, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

I picked up the DeeZee branded unit on Amazon for $23. They're $34 now.

Look in my build thread. There's info on the strut, Pop N Lock GM tailgate handle lock, and the gatekeeper as well.

Just got one off eBay for $26...

**70cst** · 05-23-2020, 07:58 PM

My 1st accessory came in today

BAKflip G2

05-15-2020, 11:47 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. I just picked up this high mileage 2004 SC GMC with zero rust or dents ... In the Midwest there is no such thing as a zero rust free truck ... for the most part... Now to do the following 1) Rust proof it 2) Hood Deflector 3) Mud Flaps 4) Running Board\| 5) Tonneau Cover 6) Bed Mat Any recommendation of the above? Thanks Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-15-2020 at 01:22 PM.

05-15-2020, 05:14 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. Nice. I had an ARE hard tonneau cover on my 02 and 05. It worked good and kept things dry, but was a pain is I need to carry tall things. I think I would go with a bed liner instead of a mat. The mats can/tend to keep moisture. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-15-2020, 08:06 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. Yes, spray in bed liner. When I hear mat, I think of the rubber or carpet floor covers. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-16-2020, 07:42 AM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. Line-X Rhino or the like. Keeps the loads from gouging through to the metal. Nothing can get under them to sand through the paint and there's no space or absorbent material to hold salty water to rot the bed from the top. I like the roll up covers because you can put tall stuff in the bed and you have access to the full length of the bed without removing them completely. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

05-16-2020, 10:54 AM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. Outstanding! Clean the rockers and cab corners out and Rustproof Rustproof Rustproof! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

05-17-2020, 08:36 PM	#10
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. That is a real clean truck!!! It's a bit more expensive, but I'd definitely recommend the spray in liner...much more forgiving than the plastic drop in liner. I'd go with a soft tonneau cover mainly because if you should take a notion to bring something home that's taller than the top of the box, a hard cover would need to be tied down where as the soft cover could be rolled up. The rest of your plans are all good ones...look good & protects. __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold Last edited by rustytruck50; 05-17-2020 at 08:43 PM.

05-19-2020, 01:00 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. BAKFlip G2 Tonneau Cover List 988.76 Bought on sale $679 free shipping https://bakflip.com/p/bakflip-g2-ton...rra-1500/2004/ Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-19-2020 at 01:18 PM.

05-19-2020, 07:06 PM	#12
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. Make your own Gatekeeper or buy one to secure the tailgate from thieves. The gas strut for the tailgate hinge to keep it from slamming open is real nice for the $20 price and 10 minutes it takes to install. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

05-20-2020, 01:42 PM	#14
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. I picked up the DeeZee branded unit on Amazon for $23. They're $34 now. Look in my build thread. There's info on the strut, Pop N Lock GM tailgate handle lock, and the gatekeeper as well. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

05-21-2020, 10:30 AM	#16
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. IIRC The latch rod clips were pretty brittle on mine but they were fairly cheap. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

05-23-2020, 07:58 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Found my truck -2004 Sierra ... its now mine. My 1st accessory came in today BAKflip G2 Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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