Exterior Semi-Tech General discussion of exterior for the Ford Ranger.

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I know it's not the prettiest but...

it only cost 25 bucks, which is a lot cheaper than the tonneau I want, and it doesn't have the fugly flare the fiberglass caps have.
It's just thrown on and clamped down right now, gonna put a new gasket on and try to get it as water tight as possible, maybe go camping next week.
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i hate the flared style caps so, yours is ok... but, it would have been better if it were fiberglass.
 
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i hate the flared style caps
Yeah that. I wish they made some sexy ones for stepsides.
 
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wow that looks awful. sorry dude.
 
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It would most likely look a lot better if you put 5% tint on all the windows on it, you can buy the tint from Walmart too.
 
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Looks good. It gives you a lot more space and a dry place to keep things. It is better than nothing and for 25 bucks you can't beat that deal.
 
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Originally Posted by edgeaholic (tm)
i hate the flared style caps so, yours is ok... but, it would have been better if it were fiberglass.
I too wish it were fiberglass

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It would most likely look a lot better if you put 5% tint on all the windows on it, you can buy the tint from Walmart too.
I actually plan on adding tint, it'll be a good place to practice

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Looks good. It gives you a lot more space and a dry place to keep things. It is better than nothing and for 25 bucks you can't beat that deal.
Yupp, it's getting turned into a camper shell now, inflatable mattress, curtains, lights, etc.
 
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I wouldnt put that on my truck, but if it serves your purpose, great! sounds like you got a good deal!
 
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Hey man looks decent. And for 25 bucks that will give you a great place to sleep in the country on hunts and stuff.
 
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Don't like it at all. IMO, it looks real cheap, but if it works for you, rock on!
 
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dont look bad
 
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Don't like it at all. IMO, it looks real cheap, but if it works for you, rock on!
It was real cheap......hahahahaha!

Welcome to the ugly Aluminum Topper club! I love mine! It's almost done being painted. Just need one more can of paint.
 
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Tint who needs tint just get a can of black paint and paint the inside take your time no runs and it will be better than tint.
 
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Looks good man, not the one I would go with but for 25 bucks that's a steel. A rack would be pretty cool on the top of it. Can mount a full size spare tire, some tools, high low jack, maybe a light bar with some good off road lights!

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