Do you think it would be possible to "notch" the two corners (closest to the cab) of my Diamondback cover so that I could run stacks out of them. I would need a box built around the stacks so that I could "re-weatherstrip" the cover on top of the stack boxes and it would remain weather proof as well as running across the width of the bed (for cargo protection). My only concerns are finding someone who can make the notches look factory and if you can powdercoat the newly exposed diamond plate and if it would match properly or if it would look like it was an afterthought? What do you guys think? Any other suggestions? I need to be able to keep the Diamonback cover, even if I have to modify it. I think this is the only (easy) way to get stacks on Optimus.

 

Any good metal worker should be able to knock that out quite easily. I'm not sure how easy it is to clean up the powdercoat once finished, however. You may want to speak with a powdercoat shop to see what they think before committing.

 

Sounds like a smart move. I think that might be the best of both worlds. I will just have to do some re-routing and relocating of the latch mechanism UNLESS (had an idea as I was typing) I have some metal plating put in inbetween the stacks that has the appropriate notches for the latch mechanism such that I only have to shorter the locking rods and do not have to make new ones!

 

yea i think that is an fairly easy job for a good welder/meatal worker...and a good idea

 

I'm seeing Stack's in your future
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Stack that BEAST!!!!!!!!

 

You have said it, and now I will probably do it!

 

DWiggs - ever considered going with a hood stack? Thats ultimate pimp in my book...

 

I was thinking the same thing. I have seen similar things done to the roll out covers to also fit a tool box.

 

Nothing sounds better than a 6 speed, STACKED!!!

 

I am very excited! Now I just have to find a good enough metal worker to do it in the area!

 

Just throwing in another idea. If your truck is a long bed how about buying the shortbed panel for the Diamond Back sliding it back a little bit and having a matching stationary panel built around the stacks. Just a thought

 

I have. Personally, I am not THAT crazy about it. I am big on symmetry and I don't think dual hood stacks are possible, and even if they were, I think they break up the lines on the truck too much. Snorkels (similar in look to hood stacks) look good on H1s because of how square they are, but are trucks (especially the '06+) are much more rounded.

 

I would go with a stationary panel as suggested above. Powder coat can't be "touched" up...unless you use paint. Otherwise...back to blasting or chemical cleaning and recoating the entire piece. If it is baked twice...it is brittle.

 

So I will have to have that front section totally re-powdercoated then since any cutting of the piece will expose raw metal. This could be quite a project! I will have to wait and see when/if this can be done properly and then measure for the tank CQ.

 

You could try cutting first...and then just touching up with paint...I have had to do that before.

But...judging from your perfection expectations...a entire recoat is most likely in order. It is not expensive.