JimJenson Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I wonder if this item will sell? Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PladdPezzPunk Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJenson Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I made those from aluminum pipe, and powder coated the silver. They are removed by unplugging them from the bed stake holes. There are no drilled holes or fasteners securing them. The truck is a work vehicle not a pleasure ride. Need something there for protection. A fiberglass bed cover wont work for me. The stripes were done for me by a graphics guy in the warehouse nextdoor to mine. It was at no cost, since he needed the truck to pattern and photo for his ebay ventures. The stripes pop nicely, the photos really dont do justice for the metallic in the vinyl. The vinyl itself is 8 yr cast, and as thin as a layer of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I made those from aluminum pipe, and powder coated the silver. They are removed by unplugging them from the bed stake holes. There are no drilled holes or fasteners securing them. The truck is a work vehicle not a pleasure ride. Need something there for protection. A fiberglass bed cover wont work for me. The stripes were done for me by a graphics guy in the warehouse nextdoor to mine. It was at no cost, since he needed the truck to pattern and photo for his ebay ventures. The stripes pop nicely, the photos really dont do justice for the metallic in the vinyl. The vinyl itself is 8 yr cast, and as thin as a layer of paint. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how much did that run you to do the bed rails? That would be perfect for when I go dirt biking cause somehow I always end up with new scratches or dents on the top of the bed rail from equipment and crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 The stripes look good but I think they need to come 2-3" further forward just before the hood drops off in the front. Meaning they need to be longer to still reach the back of the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJenson Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Fox- I had a couple of hundred in the material and powdercoat, and about 4 hours labor in bending, welding and sizing the UHMW inserts to fit the stake holes. My business is in towers and t-tops for boats, bending the alum pipe and welding is a breeze. There are similar on the market, but I just dont like the look of them or how they mount. Jon- the way they are layed out, they follow the body lines 4" . They look better in person. The pics for ebay were intentionally shot at odd angles to add to the difficultyto make duplications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakerz Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 i wonder if he could make a vinyl that went all the way from the bottom front bumper across the color matched front, across the hood, the cab, and then came down the tailgate and rear bumper. i see that on dodges alot and i like it. i dont know how this would come out on a silverado ss....interested though. can anyone photoshop that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 i wonder if he could make a vinyl that went all the way from the bottom front bumper across the color matched front, across the hood, the cab, and then came down the tailgate and rear bumper. i see that on dodges alot and i like it. i dont know how this would come out on a silverado ss....interested though. can anyone photoshop that?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Some one had that a long time ago, I'll see if I can find it by searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakerz Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 did it look good??? im gonna search as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakerz Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 ok i did a search for "stripes" "stripe" "striped" etc.... and came up with nothing like i'm talking about. oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmanSS Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Are the stripes the same width front to back ?They looked tapered to me in Pic ?How wide is the center Stripe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJenson Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Are the stripes the same width front to back ?They looked tapered to me in Pic ?How wide is the center Stripe? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, they are tapered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonman316 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey matt this should be your next mod. \ Edited October 16, 2006 by tonman316 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PladdPezzPunk Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey matt this should be your next mod. \ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> that does look real sweet and I need to do something about the piss poor finishing that gaylords did. I do believe that johns stripes are painted ? anyone know for sure. Now You got me toying with that idea. maybe a little darker almost ghost in appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakerz Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 nice lookin truck but the bed rails aren't happening for me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey matt this should be your next mod. \ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> now those i like!!! makes me want to get a bed cover to have them run down like that. awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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