DIY Tailgate Inner Panel Cover

I don't know yet. This likely will not be a continuing production part, just an opportunity to use up the material we have on hand, so as long as we're covering the material cost and laser cost, I'll add a few bucks for my trouble and call it good. Shipping is the larger outstanding question though.

 

Awesome, and appreciated. Keep us posted once you know

 

Count me in

 

Count me in.

 

I just got the price from the laser, and it's more than what I think I can reasonably sell them for for a profit. The issue is that the nesting on the material we have on hand makes it so that there are only 2 tailgate panels per sheet, and leaves the rest as scrap. So, unless you're interested in a $150ish plus shipping tailgate panel, then it looks like we're probably a no go.

However, I may have another idea that I'd like your feedback on. I can efficiently nest a 12"x14" cutting board in the same material. We could cut "TACOMA" or "TOYOTA" in one end along the side. Thoughts?

 

After doing a bit of research on all the prices around the net, from mountainhatch to ebay knockoffs. Your asking price seems to be right in the middle and very reasonable Dan. I personally might take a shot at my own diy though. Thank you for taking the time to do the leg work

Regarding the cutting board, would it be a stand alone or something that is attachable? Any visuals?

 

@RUSSELLTACO made his own out of HPDE and his warped in the heat. Im planning on making mine out of 1/8" aluminum. Its not that difficult. Take the stock one off, trace the holes and cutouts, and then trim to fit.

This is where Ill be ordering from:

2nd gens dimensions that Im going to order: 18x58 (3rd gen is 1" taller), 6061 Aluminum Sheet, 0.125 thickness - comes to $67 + shipping
https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/6061aluminumsheet

 

It's still in the "just an idea in my head design process". But my current thinking is a simple stand alone Toyota and or Tacoma labeled (themed?) cutting board. Use it at home in the kitchen, on your tailgate while camping, etc.

 

If you're looking for Aluminum, we can cut that all day long. Should I get a price on that?

 

sure I guess!

 

Not mine. Just found this... $140 shipped. 1/4” HDPE Material in several shades.

 

I might go for it

 

Let us know how it goes. I don't have facebook, but it might be worth making a burner account for this.

 

Perfect fit! Warning the tan color is actually light cream. Not stoked on the color. Shipping was fast. Good service. He takes venmo. Let me know if you want his number

 

Probably going to countersink those screws.

 

Here is the one I fabricated. It is made from a 20ga. storage locker door I bought at the salvage yard for $20. And it is already power coated. I've used with and without the stock tailgate cover.

 

How's it holding up? I may get the light grey....
Can you pm me his contact info?

 

Can i just say fuck Mountain Hatch?!

anyone making their own tailgate panel- good on you! MH is so overpriced and trendy. I went aluminum

 

I bet the Aluminum is nice! I'd get one metal but I spend time in the desert and I'm worried it may get a little heated up in the sun! I like toasted buns but not my buns toasted!

 

Haha i live in southern New Mexico and I’ve thought about that...hopefully it doesnt become a problem when summer rolls around