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TAILGATE DONE FOR THE DOVETAIL

Old Jun 27, 2009
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TAILGATE DONE FOR THE DOVETAIL

GOT SOME WORK DONE YESTERDAY












MAKING SURE EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT I THINK ABOUT H2'S



WELL IF I CANT DO IT SHE CAN SHE'S A FIREFIGHTER AND EMT-IV AND NOT A WELDER I LOVE MY WIFE.

 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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how do u open the tailgate now?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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It doesn't lay down that's one reason for the V cut so I can still get my tire out. But to answer future questions it is basically being used as a bedside support without some kind of support the bed sides are not as strong. Plus I haven't seen anyone do a tailgate this way and I like to be different.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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I really like it. Looks pretty good to me.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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Looks great!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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love the creativity
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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looks badass man
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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Thanks guys
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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Awesome.
only thing I would have like'd to seen, Is have it all boxed in rather than just the edge.
Either way, It looks good! I like it.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2009
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that looks so sweeet
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009
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Originally Posted by Ray_Welder
Awesome.
only thing I would have like'd to seen, Is have it all boxed in rather than just the edge.
Either way, It looks good! I like it.
You are right I still need to box the tailgate and the halfdoors in will hopefully be completely finished this week.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009
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Nice Ive never seen it cut like that. I agree on the boxing though.

MM for the win lol.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009
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sweet
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009
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I like the idea but I would have hacked alot more out, \___/ like that.
But cool Idea none the less
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009
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looks great man, your truck is badass
 
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