Thread: 55.2-59 Where To Get One of These?
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Old 10-26-2018, 10:22 AM   #11
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Re: Where To Get One of These?

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Originally Posted by 1project2many View Post
Looks like these are in high demand.

No price on this one: http://www.classicaccessories.org/cg...items.cgi?q=42
(Bottom of the page)

This one is $970 plus shipping from Ohio:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/2085215...ng-chest-model

Seems like something that could be made from fiberglass.

Here's a company selling metal reproductions:
http://www.varcoinc.com/
Everything like this (that I like) has been SO high priced. I was originally thinking one of those smaller, aluminum diamond plate boxes but I really don't think they go with the look of the truck. MAybe I'll not use a bed box at all but if I do I'll consider making one myself.

I know squat about working with fiberglass other than the few pictures Ogre has posted. I get the general idea of release agents, draping the 'glass or T shirt fabric over shapes. Maybe I could figure it out with a few sacrificial false starts. If I do I'll post a thread. In the meantime I'll start looking for YouTube videos.

PS: Picking up my truck today! (confirming call to paint shop @ 10am, wish me luck). TOO many photos (probably) coming soon.
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