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New Tailgate Shell Prep
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New shells (which all come from the same Taiwanese factory, so don't pay more to get one from any particular supplier) don't have holes for the swingaway spare, inside carpet ('94-96 only) or outside trim panel. So before getting the shell painted, I drill the holes needed for the truck it's going onto. I also reinforce the corner for the swingaway (by riveting in a plate, and JBWelding inside the corner) even if it's not getting one immediately, and undercoat the bottom so that sand & rain don't rust it out. Finally, I paint the inside white to make assembly & cleaning easier, then send it to the painter for the exterior paint matching. When it's done, I install & align it to the body, then re-assemble it.
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