Tailgate Storage Lid 100 series (1 Viewer)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Received the Seadek 5mm samples. I think 10mm would be doable but 5mm is a little thin. Having said that the 5mm Seadek is a little more knee friendly than my OEM carpet tailgate panel.

But I would need something more durable as I can easily scuff the sample material with my fingernails. Can't imagine the same material holding up to marine/boat decks as they advertise.

Andrea said I (she) should just make a carpet overlay. Edge bind everything and call it good. It would look OE with the exception of the doors and latches. I think she wants a binding attachment for her sewing machine... HA!

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Waiting to hear from the shop now to see if I'm headed to SLC in the morning to pick up the mock ups.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got the mock ups today. They need two small adjustments and they will be ready to run.

J

 

[brandon12777]

They look great. I'm still pondering like many of you what I will cover or coat them with. Also thinking about what to cover/coat the inside of the tailgate with. Going to be very interested to see and hear what folks do.

On a side note, this is going to be the first time for me cutting into any vehicle's sheet metal, so I'm curious if we can get a template to use and suggestions on what tools, taping off, etc.?

Thanks,
Brandon

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

They look great. I'm still pondering like many of you what I will cover or coat them with. Also thinking about what to cover/coat the inside of the tailgate with. Going to be very interested to see and hear what folks do.

On a side note, this is going to be the first time for me cutting into any vehicle's sheet metal, so I'm curious if we can get a template to use and suggestions on what tools, taping off, etc.?

Thanks,
Brandon

Template= cut four straight lines. I'll send pics and instructions.

Tools:

jigsaw or 4"/4.5", etc... grinder with a cutoff wheel (my choice)
masking tape (if desired)
small Cresent wrench or open end wrenches to fit nylok nuts (allen keys supplied)
anti-seize supplied

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

All changes are in and I'm going to have them run a second cut on the mock up lids.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Just got off the phone with the laser cutter night foreman. The second run samples are ready. I will take all previous samples with me tomorrow to Salt Lake instead of coming back to install. If its all good they will be finally ordered and I will have a firm lead time.

Thanks for the extra patience on these guys.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Just left the cutters and they are ordered. I should have them in hand on or before the 27th.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I've had a couple of questions come up in the past couple of days... Here are my answers to these questions...



1) Gas struts will not be installed. People are welcome to add these themselves, if they are so inclined.

#2) 6061 material was chosen because it is has a harder Brinell rating than 5052, but is softer, yet cheaper than the 7075, that I originally wanted to go with. It was a stronger but more price suitable material. Happy medium, if you will.... plus is much more scratch resistant than a softer grade. If you guys use your rig like I do. I want a surface that will stand the test of time from rugged use.

#3) Why 1/4" vs 3/16"... I can take a piece of 3/16" x 10" x 3' long and it deflects quite a bit when I twist it by hand. The longer the piece the easier to twist of course. The same size 1/4" piece still deflects, but it is about a quarter of the range. Overall just a much stronger piece of material. I've loaded one of my dual doors up with over 300#s with no issues.

Thanks,

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

ALL,

I have put in my initial order with the cutters. They will extend me until Monday morning if I need to add more.

If you are interested, let me know.

Jason

 

[slaw ninja]

These look great! Is it too late to get dibs on this run? When is the next run?!?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

These look great! Is it too late to get dibs on this run? When is the next run?!?

PM sent.

J

 

[ukaviator]

Any updates?

 

[r2m]

This looks like a good product to use Plasti-Dip. You can get almost any color, it's rubberized so things won't bang around and it's durable.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Any updates?

As of last Friday, they should be finished at the cutters on the 28th (+/- a day) and then they will ship to me. I'll finish them up, boz and ship them out.

J

 

[ukaviator]

Awesome thanks!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I just got off the phone with the cutters and the lids are being cut today and tomorrow. I should have these early next week.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

100 lids are finished and about half of the 80 and 60 lids are complete.

They are working this weekend and will ship on Monday.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Lids ship to me in the morning. They didn't get worked on last Saturday.

I'll get things finished, cleaned up and shipped.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Lids have arrived.

I'll break them all out tomorrow and start cleaning them up, beveling the hinge sides and prepping them for shipping.

J