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**clay68c10** · 06-15-2019, 10:56 AM

Part of the deal with the truck bed was that my bud wanted the tailgate back. That was fine with me since it was a GMC gate.

I found an actual take off tailgate, but of course it had a big dent. Seems that's the only way I'll ever afford one. I'll take it as an opportunity to learn more body work. I don’t have a great pic of it smoothed out, but it turned out fine after a lot of dent puller work.

cornerstone · 06-15-2019, 11:20 PM

I appreciate you showing the floor work in post 13. I’m doing the same modification to my bed and I’ve been stumped on how to handle the corner area where the post meets the floor. I didn’t realize it was possible to shrink the metal so much to make it look factory. Nice work!

06-15-2019, 10:56 AM	#1
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,926	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is Part of the deal with the truck bed was that my bud wanted the tailgate back. That was fine with me since it was a GMC gate. I found an actual take off tailgate, but of course it had a big dent. Seems that's the only way I'll ever afford one. I'll take it as an opportunity to learn more body work. I don’t have a great pic of it smoothed out, but it turned out fine after a lot of dent puller work. Attached Images __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-15-2019, 11:20 PM	#2
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: ClusterTruck; because that’s what it is I appreciate you showing the floor work in post 13. I’m doing the same modification to my bed and I’ve been stumped on how to handle the corner area where the post meets the floor. I didn’t realize it was possible to shrink the metal so much to make it look factory. Nice work! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.



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