Now I'm shopping for just a few aftermarket items, the major one being a utility cap.
I want a steel utility cap that is roughly the same size as the standard fiberglass or alumimum caps. I want full length tool boxes on both sides and I want to retain the tailgate. I sit on the gate too often to give it up. No need for ladder racks. I want windows in the front of the cap and in the rear door. I would actually like to have a sliding window in the front but I think that might be tough to get. Never seen it.
Anyway, who makes the best steel utility caps and where can I get one in the Harrisburg, PA to Baltimore, MD area? Thanks.
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1981 F-150 Custom 4x4, 8', 300 c.i., 4 speed manual, was midnight blue metallic now it's purple and rust, bought new in Mar 81
2002 SD SC 4x4 Lariat, 8', plow package, V-10 auto, 3.73 LS, dark grey with black accent, leather captain's chairs, bought new in Jan 02
Homegrown has a really nive one on his rig. I'll try to find out what it is, or better yet, "HOMEGROWN - if you're prowling around out there, answer this man's question!" There, that should do it.
Robb [img]images/icons/laugh.gif[/img]
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Thanks for the compliment Robb. Mines an aluminum DCU series from A.R.E. I looked at steel also, but they were all too heavy for me to remove myself. The steel ones I liked were from Reading and another company I forget the name of. I'll call the dealer where I looked and post the name here later. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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'01 F-350, XL, SC, LWB, V-10, 4R100, 3.73 LS, High Back Buckets, TT Mirrors, Roof Lights, Camper Package - Check my Photo Gallery for modifications. Michelin LTX M/S on Mickey Thompson Classic II's, A.R.E. DCU cap, Reese Titan V and Draw-Tite front reciever, Audiovox cruise control, Wolf center console, Truck-Lite rear ID bar, Hella FF75 driving lights. Bilsteins on each corner.
Sorry, looks like I was mistaken - the only steel cap I looked at was by Reading Body Works. I looked at the Servis brand, but they only make a utility bed, not a pick-up cap. As far as the Reading units I looked at, they looked to be built extremely well, with a powdercoated primer that is painted by the dealer. Cost was 30% higher than an aluminum cap. Hope this helps. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
__________________ FOKISD Charter Member from Hillsboro, OHIO
'01 F-350, XL, SC, LWB, V-10, 4R100, 3.73 LS, High Back Buckets, TT Mirrors, Roof Lights, Camper Package - Check my Photo Gallery for modifications. Michelin LTX M/S on Mickey Thompson Classic II's, A.R.E. DCU cap, Reese Titan V and Draw-Tite front reciever, Audiovox cruise control, Wolf center console, Truck-Lite rear ID bar, Hella FF75 driving lights. Bilsteins on each corner.
Thanks guys. I tried to find Reading's website. Tried the usual suspects - no luck.
Then I did a search. Man you get a lot of hits when you do a search on "reading"!!!
None of them have to do with Reading Truck Equipment, though. Most concern literacy and a few involve Reading, PA and Reading, CA. I'll keep trying. Only 23,425 more hits to explore [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] .
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1981 F-150 Custom 4x4, 8', 300 c.i., 4 speed manual, was midnight blue metallic now it's purple and rust, bought new in Mar 81
2002 SD SC 4x4 Lariat, 8', plow package, V-10 auto, 3.73 LS, dark grey with black accent, leather captain's chairs, bought new in Jan 02
Thanks, Homegrown. I stopped by a couple dealers today and snagged brochures from Reading and A.R.E.
Looks like the Reading cap cost about $2,800.00, painted to match and installed, extra hundred or so for the sliding glass window.
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1981 F-150 Custom 4x4, 8', 300 c.i., 4 speed manual, was midnight blue metallic now it's purple and rust, bought new in Mar 81
2002 SD SC 4x4 Lariat, 8', plow package, V-10 auto, 3.73 LS, dark grey with black accent, leather captain's chairs, bought new in Jan 02
OUCH!!! That's a chunk o' change, but judgeing from the '81 in your signature, it looks as if you too get your moneys worth out of things. If you didn't order the trailer towing mirrors, I'd recommend trying to modify your order - with a solid sided cap on the back, they'll be your only way to see along the side of the truck and the smaller mirrors leave a lot out of the view. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] bleeeeeett(sound of the Honda you're about to smash) [img]graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
__________________ FOKISD Charter Member from Hillsboro, OHIO
'01 F-350, XL, SC, LWB, V-10, 4R100, 3.73 LS, High Back Buckets, TT Mirrors, Roof Lights, Camper Package - Check my Photo Gallery for modifications. Michelin LTX M/S on Mickey Thompson Classic II's, A.R.E. DCU cap, Reese Titan V and Draw-Tite front reciever, Audiovox cruise control, Wolf center console, Truck-Lite rear ID bar, Hella FF75 driving lights. Bilsteins on each corner.
__________________ FOKISD Charter Member from Hillsboro, OHIO
'01 F-350, XL, SC, LWB, V-10, 4R100, 3.73 LS, High Back Buckets, TT Mirrors, Roof Lights, Camper Package - Check my Photo Gallery for modifications. Michelin LTX M/S on Mickey Thompson Classic II's, A.R.E. DCU cap, Reese Titan V and Draw-Tite front reciever, Audiovox cruise control, Wolf center console, Truck-Lite rear ID bar, Hella FF75 driving lights. Bilsteins on each corner.
Mick83
Right in almost you back yard is Crest Truck Equipment, they are in Bowmansville. Web site is http://www.crest-truck.com or toll free at 800-523-2237, they are a reading dealer and also get seconds, blems, overstocks etc.
You will also see them posting SD beds (Brand new take offs) on ebay for $500.00
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2001 F250 SD XLT SC 4x4 SB V10 ESOF 4.30LS, Towing & Snow Plow Pkg, 265 75x16 Steeltrac, Ford Bedliner, Jason Extreme Wedge Cap, Pulling a 27' (actually 30') Terry Travel Trailer (7000#)Hensley Arrow Hitch, Tekonsha Voyager
2002 Explorer XLS Sport Group 4x4 Black (for the wife)
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