Show me your shell!

Yep it came off a 90's 1st gen regular cab. I don't find the gap very noticeable and for $100 I could care less. It's all about what flaws you're willing to accept and what you consider a deal breaker I suppose. Here's the only other photo of it I have ATM.

 

My shell didn't come with a rack, how hard is it to install one? Will this one work or is there a cheaper alternative?https://www.ebay.com/i/400669483652

 

Actually its pretty easy to do. I installed mine and it is a Rhino Rack as well

 

What did you end up using as your actual rack (cross bars)?

 

@IronPeak has a list of parts that'll save you money as opposed to the whole kit.

 

The whole kit from rhino rack.

http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/prod...t/vortex-black-2-bar-54-34-roof-rack_y02-480b

 

Where I can find his list? @IronPeak

 

This came from Santa...I mean UPS today. Looks like I'm going to be prepping and rolling this on the ole faded CL topper this weekend

 

I tagged him so he'll jump in here next time he gets online. In the meantime I'll see if I can dig it up

 

@Jamart5 here you go. Read these quotes below.

 

Here's my shell. Unfortunately Im not a huge fan anymore, and will be looking to trade/sell in a few months.. but otherwise, its been great! The windoors are very useful

 

What ended up being the final reason for wanting to ditch it?

 

I dont want to be so top heavy.. Lower center of gravity. Some other things need to come into play first though. I just hope BFF gets back to me about the swingout

 

Yeah I wish your shell was cab height. If it was I'd be all over it, but the way it is now I'd be soooooo tall.

 

Make sure you post the final product when you're done!

 

You mean brown Santa!

 

Be glad you don't have a pop-up camper back there. That's the primary reason I'm looking at getting an aluminum shell. Much lighter. Wish you were closer to CA but I'm also wanting some windows if I'm sleeping back there. Gotta see what's outside.

 

I have slept there, before my RTT came. Zip tied a bug net to the skeleton. It was an ok setup, but i had to unload everything from my bed..

 

What's the make/model of your shell?

 

How much stuff do you store back there? There are always pros/cons. With the camper I do have to unload some things but don't have to totally gut it to get the sleeping platform pulled out. This is the summer load out missing the fire tote which contains my firewood. Also no heater. Summer requires extra water for cleaning though.