COAKXterra
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That looks awesome!
2018 Ram 3500 G56 Expedition Family Adventure Vehicle
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UglyViking
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Thats looking slick!
Kingsize24
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I'm loving it so far guys. This bed has amazing build quality! Very happy customer.
Kingsize24
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Yes it is. Turns your 6ft 6in bed into a full 8ft bed with TONS of sealed storage. ?
Kingsize24
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Getting closer to home, only 5hrs to go! Couldn't help but stop in this field of bluebonnet however.
Absolutely stunning.
Absolutely stunning.
Bowen Customs
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Yes it is!
Bowen Customs
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Love all the pictures Jason! Thanks again for letting us be a part of your build!
Kingsize24
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Made it back. All went smoothly, and while I was sitting at a fuel station I used my commercial settings and corrected the hyperflash from the new LED's. Super simple with all the commercial adds on my truck. One of the first things I wanted to check was my hitch connection point location in regards to the the rear of the new bed. And I can't be happier. It's MONEY! And bonus, I'll never slam my shin on it ever again.
UglyViking
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I know literally nothing about welding aluminum past the fact that it's possible, but I'm surprised that you can see the welds to clearly. I guess I would have expected them to be ground or smoothed down. Guessing the aluminum doesn't allow for that as easily? It is a sweet bed though
Kingsize24
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You could grind them down and weaken the weld. And IMO the welds look amazing. And you honestly don't notice the few that are there unless you are right up on the truck. But as I said, I'd prefer them in raw form as they are.
If you can make your welds look like that I’d think you would like to show that off. As a fabricator maybe I see them different. They do stand out because usually aluminum boxes have more bent seams showing. I think it looks awesome but I’m curious why the whole door pockets are welded in rather than formed. I’m sure I’ll spend way too much time staring at the pictures figuring that out. nice work
ramblinChet
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This is a fun looking build to follow @Kingsize24 and all the pics are great!
The bed by @Bowen Customs is absolutely stunning and those beautiful welds are classy. My ultra-picky side is wondering where rear bumper protection is for rear-end collisions or sliding off rocks. And maybe it is not possible, but paint matching would be a plus - it appears the shades of white are slightly off. Not a deal breaker though. Very good looking bed.
Remind me - what will be installed up above for a camper? Keep the pics coming!!!
The bed by @Bowen Customs is absolutely stunning and those beautiful welds are classy. My ultra-picky side is wondering where rear bumper protection is for rear-end collisions or sliding off rocks. And maybe it is not possible, but paint matching would be a plus - it appears the shades of white are slightly off. Not a deal breaker though. Very good looking bed.
Remind me - what will be installed up above for a camper? Keep the pics coming!!!
Kingsize24
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To answer a few of your questions. I plan to add a bit of rear protection. I have a rear sub bumper idea that I'm working on if I don't see anything from Bowen. I know that eventually he wants to put something out. But we will see how everything eventually plays out.
As far as the color. My truck was filthy at first and the bed was new and clean white. Now that both are clean together, I personally cannot tell the difference at all.
For a camper. We will be running a Hallmark Guanella Overland edition.
For now I need to finish my trailer, do a few things for organizing my tools into the bed, install my air compressor and tank in the bed. Etc. So I have plenty to do. This summer we will be running the trailer alone. With my kids sleeping in the Annex. And hopefully soon after summer we will hit Hallmark for an install before winter sets in. We are looking forward to it all.
As far as the color. My truck was filthy at first and the bed was new and clean white. Now that both are clean together, I personally cannot tell the difference at all.
For a camper. We will be running a Hallmark Guanella Overland edition.
For now I need to finish my trailer, do a few things for organizing my tools into the bed, install my air compressor and tank in the bed. Etc. So I have plenty to do. This summer we will be running the trailer alone. With my kids sleeping in the Annex. And hopefully soon after summer we will hit Hallmark for an install before winter sets in. We are looking forward to it all.
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