life happens and you don't get to spend as much time with your project as much as you want. So far this is what I have managed to get done, plus a lot of small detail stuff I didn't bother to take photos of. I will post more detailed pics later. A portion of the bed opens to get access to the battery and additional fuse block and the battery tender. This is no longer the template but the actual aluminum bed no wood this time around. Still a lot more to do it is still a little rough around the edges, trying to get this bed to look exactly the way I want has taken more time then I expected.
The front bed panel is going back on but after the tail lights and other wiring is done then I will paint the bed sides and fenders and tubs in pieces and and rear cab area and start the process of getting it back together. Still have other work to do the front of the truck very soon.