I have the pockets comming in this week. Thats when I discovered the rotten bumper when I was making sure the pockets would be correct. And yes, that piece IS flat!
I got the pockets from Classicparts.com, along with a tailgate/chrome hinges/chains and chain covers. DO NOT want to scratch up my rust!
Upon further investigation. It has been determined it is a (pardon my spelling) sedaline (spell it right?) tank holder as I have holes in the driver side of the bed where the hoses came threw. I tried a "era" fire extinguisher and the bed rail is to low to allow the extinguisher in/out.
I DO need a piece of sheet metal to repair the bedside. Mar-K have that? I know classicparts does, but they are to darned expensive!
The 3 other 3800's I have seen have all had this bumper. I dunno if they joined a 'bumper gang' or what. Maybe GM did it? It is not a "homemade jobber" either. I personally hate it. I bet that thing weighs 200# alone. It is SOLID.
So, question remains...I need it? IF so, where do I find it? (what is IT called) hahahha
Ya know, I died all the blonde streaks out of my hair to look "smarter" I think I need to put them back in...LOL, so I have a excuse at least!
