Sheetmetal patches?
#1
Sheetmetal patches?
Does anyone know of a source for patch pieces to patch some holes in the bed of the truck that match up with the corrugation pattern?
Also, What about the inner wheel wells of the bed? (not sure exactly what their called...wheelhouse? )
mine have some pretty big holes through them, and the PO did a half-a patch job on them. If I can't find a proper replacement for them, I might just try to fab up some from some sheet metal. Not 100% concerned with how it looks since I've got a bed liner that will hide it, I just want to get rid of the holes, and (I think) it would be easier to do a full replacement rather then patch whats already there.
Also, What about the inner wheel wells of the bed? (not sure exactly what their called...wheelhouse? )
mine have some pretty big holes through them, and the PO did a half-a patch job on them. If I can't find a proper replacement for them, I might just try to fab up some from some sheet metal. Not 100% concerned with how it looks since I've got a bed liner that will hide it, I just want to get rid of the holes, and (I think) it would be easier to do a full replacement rather then patch whats already there.
#2
looks like I asked too soon. I think I found the wheelhouses I need.
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/...driveLine=7381
Part #7...
the question now would be does anyone know of a cheaper source...
Still curious about patch section for the actual bed floor. Any suggestions? I've contemplated getting a flat sheet of steel, or maybe some diamond plate.
Cut out the existing floor and wheelhouses, trim in and weld down the diamond plate, then weld in the new wheelhouses. Hmmm....
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/...driveLine=7381
Part #7...
the question now would be does anyone know of a cheaper source...
Still curious about patch section for the actual bed floor. Any suggestions? I've contemplated getting a flat sheet of steel, or maybe some diamond plate.
Cut out the existing floor and wheelhouses, trim in and weld down the diamond plate, then weld in the new wheelhouses. Hmmm....
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#5
Check out the link, They have universal corrugated steel.
https://www.shermanparts.com/ecat/base/index.php
https://www.shermanparts.com/ecat/base/index.php
#6
When I see it done in a TV show (one of the flip'em shows, like Fast & Loud or the PowerBlock), they usually leave the wheelhouses if it's basically a stock suspension, or they cut them out and weld new ones in for a lowered suspension. You could raise the bed and go flat, true.
I noticed something. If you come down south to pick a bed up, there's someone else on the forum that needs a good crossmember - might get him or her to help you pay for the trip *grins*
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Yah, NDR, I didn't remember the name (and was too lazy to look it up), but I DID remember the "Pittsburg PA" *grins*
So, you're the guy who needs the crossmember? We have a few good ones around my neck of the woods for Gen1's, but if it's welded, you'll have to figure out how to get the old one off. If it's bolted on, plan on two days - one to Kroil or PBlaster the nuts, one to get it apart (yes, it's usually that easy down here.)
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So, you're the guy who needs the crossmember? We have a few good ones around my neck of the woods for Gen1's, but if it's welded, you'll have to figure out how to get the old one off. If it's bolted on, plan on two days - one to Kroil or PBlaster the nuts, one to get it apart (yes, it's usually that easy down here.)
RwP