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Soft topper Fastback Aerodynamic Bed Cage, tonnaue cover version!

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by surfandturf, Dec 16, 2018.

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  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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    Aerodynamic shape for better mpg

    Cargo capacity close to a cap

    Tonnaue cover runs down the center to load tall stuff

    Sides are soft topper like snap in place

    Traction skids and rotopax to be loaded on the sides like every other bad cage.










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  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    This looks wicked, can't wait to see how it turns out
     
    jpereira2, Dec 16, 2018
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    Looks good. What material are u using. And thickness.
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    Using an allpro bedcage as the base. Free treadmills off craigslist are making up the rest. Everything is 1/8" steel
     
    surfandturf, Dec 16, 2018
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  5. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    Build update...

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    surfandturf, Dec 30, 2018
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  6. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    Rear view, still have some work to do on the passenger side

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  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    Some more progress to mount to rotopax

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    surfandturf, Jan 5, 2019
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  8. Jan 8, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    Welding is done onto soft sides and tonneau cover installation

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    surfandturf, Jan 8, 2019
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    Anyone seen my wallet?
    Maybe fastback is better term?
     
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  11. Jan 9, 2019 at 4:24 AM
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    Good point...thanks
     
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    oooo instead of a fastback mustang it s fastback taco! incredibly rare specimen to find in the wild :D
     
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    Can’t wait to see how this turns out!
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Quick rattle can black until I sort out the hole drilling for accessories, get the tonneau on it and fill in the sides.

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    Very interesting. I like the uniqueness and reuse of material. I'm a little concerned with how close the rack is to the cab at the top. I fear a little off road flex may cause the two to meet.

    Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
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    I've got 2" between the rack and cab...should be good to go
     
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    Cool! I like it. Different and original.:thumbsup:
     
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    I got some welding help from a local freelancer. I have some ideas to streamline the next version. I'll be working on finishing this one up for the next few weeks
     
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