Drilling Holes in Bed
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From: NJ
Drilling Holes in Bed
S-crew due in next week.
The Advanced Cover requires 3/16" holes drilled in the bed to secure it. My concern is drilling holes which may create potential rust points by affecting the integrity of the primer / paint.
Any opinions on drilling into the bed??
PS. another company, Fold-A-Cover has a clamp on hard folding cover due out July, worth waitng to avoid drilling??
Any input, opinions, advice appreciated.
1st time truck owner.
Thanks
The Advanced Cover requires 3/16" holes drilled in the bed to secure it. My concern is drilling holes which may create potential rust points by affecting the integrity of the primer / paint.
Any opinions on drilling into the bed??
PS. another company, Fold-A-Cover has a clamp on hard folding cover due out July, worth waitng to avoid drilling??
Any input, opinions, advice appreciated.
1st time truck owner.
Thanks
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
hogan, where are you in NJ?
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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.
Mods so far:
K&N Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
4 (and growing) 165 watt KC Daylighters
This KC thing is getting expensive
Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar
http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/
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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.
Mods so far:
K&N Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
4 (and growing) 165 watt KC Daylighters
This KC thing is getting expensive
Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar
http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 98
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From: Goldsboro, North Carolina
I would tell them you want the clamp in style so no holes are drilled in your bed.
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GenIII 2001 Super Crew
Picked up 12 Feb 2001
Dark Highland Green
Airozona beige Two-tone
XLT 4.6l
No mods yet
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GenIII 2001 Super Crew
Picked up 12 Feb 2001
Dark Highland Green
Airozona beige Two-tone
XLT 4.6l
No mods yet
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Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 307
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From: Cypress (Houston), Texas
Hogan,
I've got the Advance cover on my SCrew and love it. The 4 holes for the hinge clamp are not that bad. I've included a photo below. I've also posted a series of photos on the SCrew forum. Do a search for "Photos- Advance Cover". Let me know if you have any other questions. I'll be glad to give you my $0.02.
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2001 F150 Supercrew 4X2 (Gen III), Lariat, Arizona Beige Metallic, 5.4L, Towing Package, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof, Captains Chairs, Premium Sound, Extender
Ordered 12/14/2000, Received 2/9/2001 Life is Good...
Modifications:
Line X bedliner, Ford factory splashguards, Black Westin Step Bars, Aux Back Up Lights, Advance Cover folding hard cover, Extender Lock, Husky Floor mats, New Factory Ford transmission (replaced at 2100 miles)
I've got the Advance cover on my SCrew and love it. The 4 holes for the hinge clamp are not that bad. I've included a photo below. I've also posted a series of photos on the SCrew forum. Do a search for "Photos- Advance Cover". Let me know if you have any other questions. I'll be glad to give you my $0.02.
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2001 F150 Supercrew 4X2 (Gen III), Lariat, Arizona Beige Metallic, 5.4L, Towing Package, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof, Captains Chairs, Premium Sound, Extender
Ordered 12/14/2000, Received 2/9/2001 Life is Good...
Modifications:
Line X bedliner, Ford factory splashguards, Black Westin Step Bars, Aux Back Up Lights, Advance Cover folding hard cover, Extender Lock, Husky Floor mats, New Factory Ford transmission (replaced at 2100 miles)