[gsinon]

With the new bed having arrived I decided to change gears and play with it and let the cab rest for a little bit. In the last few days I assembled it loosely on the shop floor. Then had my wife and daughter come out and help me lift it up onto the chassis.





I then grabbed the tailgate and got it installed as well.




I've decided against the factory hinge mount for the gate. I like them, but want something a little cleaner. So I fabbed up some brackets out of 1/4" thick steel plate I have on hand. They fit the contour of the vertical bed side perfectly, once welded in place they will look like a continuation of the bed side. From the profile they also will blend in with my rolled pan.