I just got a new rear splash apron the other day. Looks pretty easy to install, but was wondering if anyone has pictures of there's installed. Also a pic of how it looks on the sides of the truck.
Not sure that you will get any pics on this. These trucks didn't come from the factory with rear splash pans. I'm interested in seeing the splash pan you bought and curious to see how it will look once you install it. Ken
I'm not sure if you're talking about the splash apron between the bumper and bed, or the roll pan that fits below the tailgate. I have the roll pan, so I'll attach a picture. Can't help with the other...
Thank you Bill for the pics the roll pan looks good. I am gonna try the apron piece that goes between the bumper and bed. I have seen them at car shows and forgot to take some pics.
We were actually involved with developing the tooling for that part years ago. I don't know why GM never thought of making one but these sure do clean up the look of the ass end of the truck nicely.
"Well, Sonny, that's why they call them shiny things "Bumpers." I think GM didn't use these because there was a time when bumpers were used as bumpers. Therefore they didn't want any sheet metal body panels anywhere near them. Thus when you bumped into something there wouldn't be body panel damage. That's what's nice about the roll pan, still gives some clearance for the bumper to be used as a bumper, but cleans up and ties things together across the back of the bed. Don Garlits once told a story about being at a stop light and not paying attention to the light. When the light changed the old guy behind him bumped into his car. Garlits jumped out of his car and asked the old guy what his problem was and the old guy replied: "Well, Sonny, that's why they call them shiny things "Bumpers."
Could be.... but they proudly displayed a splash apron up front which was dangerously close to the grill & front fenders.
I used one on the 50 I built. Looks good but a P I T A to get to line up properly, but if it was easy everyone would do it.
I like the looks of both, but, the slash apron looks like another thing to tell people not to put their feet on.
They are designed for 1/16"- 1/8" of clearance where the wrap arounds meet the fenders. I found that it is much easier to install by clamping it & using self tapping sheet metal screws. Screw the upper lip of the apron to the lower lip of the bed cross sill. Pre-drill the apron so the only thing the self tapping screws have to go through is the cross sill.
Backup light! Joe, I love the backup light on the green truck! Is that a Guide 2" teardrop? What about the bracket? What kind of switch did you use to activate it when in reverse?
Yes it is the standard Guide lamp. Normally mounted with the Guide clamp to the bumper bracket. Installation on the splash apron would require the use of the stanchion mounted lamp. Switch is normally a toggle switch on the dash. If you really want to get fancy you can adapt a brake light switch to the 3 on the tree shifting linkages. Switch for the 4 speed trans. actually mounts on the shifter & a plunger switch activates the switch. If there is any interest in them I can put together a few units for anyone that wants one.
I don't like the abrupt ending of the aftermarket roll pans so we make ours that incorporates about six inches of an old stake pocket. The stake pocket is radiused to match the curve of the roll pan and welded together. When finished up it looks like it is part of the bed.
we have a winner... Now that is sharp, Evan. I wish I lived within driving distance of your shop. I'd probably become a pest.
