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Old 05-09-2013, 10:31 PM   #300
Vic1947
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

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I don't have very high expectations on durability but I guess at $31 shipped for the cover, bolts and gasket I really can't complain no matter what happens.
Actually, the one that came on my previous truck was in service for several years and had no rust. My main gripe is that they're so thin, when you tighten the bolts it deforms the flange area. I can never get them to seal without using RTV, even with a new gasket.
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