Tub cappings off, and a test fit of the new ones I got, the rivet holes all need welded up and ground down, then put back onto the tub, redrilled to suit and then sent away for re-galvanising. I am also going to incorporate some tie down points to the interior so I will weld in some nuts on spreader plates to allow for these to be fastened in once I have refit the interior.
Also, they came in 5 pieces: back sections, sides and internal bulkhead. What was the idea behind them being separate? I was going to test fit them, and then weld the sides and back together like the old ones I took off, just a water ingress/dirt trap in my eyes.
At the door end the new ones have a little lip that comes out further than the edge of the tub to the inside of the cab, does anyone know what these are for? I assume something to do with older 90's or even series tubs with a tilt. I'll take a photo tomorrow and get it posted. I will probably just cut them off before they go for a redip but I want to make sure I am not cutting off some useful appendage!