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Aluminum Camper Shell

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Pjf1119, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Apr 1, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    Fit a 3rd gen?
     
  2. Apr 1, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    ARE DCU is the way to go.
     
  3. Apr 3, 2018 at 7:16 AM
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  4. Apr 10, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    this is friggen awesome. otally want one now

    dang looks good

    im in the same boat now bud haha
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    @Dalandser we have a local place called Cap City and they have the exact same camper shell an their made by Jericho or something. I need to find one in white that looks killer
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    Is there a thread somewhere with backyard home made shells? I'm thinking of making my own aluminum one.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    Whah company makes that shell? Is it higher than the roof of your cab?
     
  8. Apr 14, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    getting this cap next weekend. Plans for it are already starting to come together

    Cap with plans.jpg
    any other ideas?
     
  9. Apr 14, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    What is the best way you guys have used for a leak proof seal? Is there such a thing? Thanks folks
     
  10. Apr 14, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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  11. Apr 15, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Yes, just a bit higher. And now that I have the Prinsu rack, it looks perfect
     
  12. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    We are going to want pics when you have it all together Sir.
     
  13. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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  14. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    and another. It's not the toughest, but a cheaper alternative and turn around time than ARE or AluCab

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  15. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    .....with a Jeep Willys in the background .
     
  16. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    Very cool set up.
     
  17. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    Anyone have an aluminum lumber rack off a ARE DCU they'd like to sell? ARE wants $500 even though they are only $175 if ordered when you buy your shell...
     
  18. Apr 24, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    Stoked on my Century aluminum shell. Ran it through Death Valley last month. The windoors are a game changer.file4.jpg
     
  20. May 8, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    thats what ive been thinking about, is that a short bed? i never see those, where did you get it?
     

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