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Old 01-14-2013, 03:01 PM   #16 (permalink)
rdefayette
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
Sure pleased to see this over here (also posted on Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum)

The utility of a truck might be changed some, but to reduce it would be a mistake, overall. This bed topper meets that challenge nicely!

It would be interesting to see how this type would do against a half-tonneau (where air pressure is equalized against the tailgate from both sides) as the very low cost of such a device (time + money) versus a higher cost (same) of the OP's design would appeal to truck owners wishing to keep functionality high, but to lower operating costs as well.

I'm no DIY'er of note (more a fixer/adaptor), but this design is the one for me.

Thanks for posting.

And, welcome!

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Thank you again.
So far as fabrication the only tools used that alot of people wouldn't have is a chop saw, mig welder, sheet metal brake and metal shear.
The last two COULD be improvised. The rest was done with regular shop tools nothing extraordinary.
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