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**7D2N** · 11-26-2009, 02:09 PM

I could use more help folks, can someone tell me what gauge of metal the tub floors are? also can you recommend a good source for the floor patch pieces at the tail gate and tub wheel wells.

Thanks all, have a great Thanksgiving.
7D2N

*1sik52* · 11-26-2009, 03:39 PM

find you an old bed to cut up for patch panels

tractor1963 · 11-26-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

find you an old bed to cut up for patch panels

That would be what I'd do.

*1sik52* · 11-26-2009, 07:39 PM

To bad you arent closer. I just threw away the pieces that you need

**jaros44sr** · 11-26-2009, 09:30 PM

I've got some sheet metal bed pieces left over you can have...lmk if you want them

snowblind · 11-26-2009, 11:17 PM

Your floor looks familiar... Here' mine a few weeks ago.

And after some repairs.

I used a corrugated patch panel and laid it on top of my existing floor. This doesn't look as nice as fitting the patches in flush but it was a lot less expensive. It did take a bit of time to cut and bend the corrugated patches so that they sit flat at the rear of the bed. There are patches available now specifically for the rear of the bed but they more expensive. Here's some patch panels here. The generic patch panel is $30. The custom one for the rear is $130.

I'm in SLC and did this 2 weeks ago. Check out my build thread for some details and let me know if you want to chat about it or even take a look if you're near. I can give you some good feedback on how we did the back section and also on the best seam sealer. I also have a brand new generic patch panel left over if you're interested.

Matt

**7D2N** · 11-27-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks guys,
Matt, your tub repairs look great. I also have to patch some flat areas at the corners of both wheel wells so I was guessing the metal was 20ga. to 18ga.

Matt, I would be interested in the patch panel but not sure how to work the PM option.

Thanks again
7D2N

**7D2N** · 11-29-2009, 12:35 AM

Starting the cut and patching, and I found some good inner well.

snowblind · 11-29-2009, 12:46 AM

I tried to send you a PM but it was denied, Email me at matt AT celadonstudios DOT com.

Matt

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Thanks guys,
Matt, your tub repairs look great. I also have to patch some flat areas at the corners of both wheel wells so I was guessing the metal was 20ga. to 18ga.

Matt, I would be interested in the patch panel but not sure how to work the PM option.

Thanks again
7D2N

11-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 718	Tub Repairs I could use more help folks, can someone tell me what gauge of metal the tub floors are? also can you recommend a good source for the floor patch pieces at the tail gate and tub wheel wells. Thanks all, have a great Thanksgiving. 7D2N Attached Images

11-26-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Tub Repairs find you an old bed to cut up for patch panels

11-26-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Tub Repairs To bad you arent closer. I just threw away the pieces that you need

11-26-2009, 09:30 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Tub Repairs I've got some sheet metal bed pieces left over you can have...lmk if you want them __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-26-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
snowblind Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 164	Re: Tub Repairs Your floor looks familiar... Here' mine a few weeks ago. And after some repairs. I used a corrugated patch panel and laid it on top of my existing floor. This doesn't look as nice as fitting the patches in flush but it was a lot less expensive. It did take a bit of time to cut and bend the corrugated patches so that they sit flat at the rear of the bed. There are patches available now specifically for the rear of the bed but they more expensive. Here's some patch panels here. The generic patch panel is $30. The custom one for the rear is $130. I'm in SLC and did this 2 weeks ago. Check out my build thread for some details and let me know if you want to chat about it or even take a look if you're near. I can give you some good feedback on how we did the back section and also on the best seam sealer. I also have a brand new generic patch panel left over if you're interested. Matt Last edited by snowblind; 11-26-2009 at 11:18 PM.

11-27-2009, 11:39 AM	#7
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 718	Re: Tub Repairs Thanks guys, Matt, your tub repairs look great. I also have to patch some flat areas at the corners of both wheel wells so I was guessing the metal was 20ga. to 18ga. Matt, I would be interested in the patch panel but not sure how to work the PM option. Thanks again 7D2N

11-29-2009, 12:35 AM	#8
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 718	Re: Tub Repairs Starting the cut and patching, and I found some good inner well. Attached Images



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