So my Elco came with the tie downs that are mounted on the exterior of the bed and run along each side. Mine were really loose so upon inspection.... (I'm not amazed anymore) I found that some of the mounting holes were deformed and the previous owner use dry wall screws and mounts to hold them in. Believe it or not, it didn't work.
So now I have these holes in the side of my quarter on each side. I'm thinking I have 2 options but would like some feedback on the 2nd options please.
1. I can get an appropriate size nutsurt/rivnut and try to remount the tie downs. Shouldn't be to hard. In the long run I don't want them but I have nothing else now and I don't mind them in the short term. Plus this might be the easy button, I'm not read for body work just yet.
2. Plug the holes with something. Not sure what I have no experience with body work. But I am willing to learn. The goal would be to plug the holes to keep water out to my fender, then just prime it for now. I'm not ready for body work just yet, to many other things to do.
I really appreciate any tips or tricks based on your experience. Thanks
So now I have these holes in the side of my quarter on each side. I'm thinking I have 2 options but would like some feedback on the 2nd options please.
1. I can get an appropriate size nutsurt/rivnut and try to remount the tie downs. Shouldn't be to hard. In the long run I don't want them but I have nothing else now and I don't mind them in the short term. Plus this might be the easy button, I'm not read for body work just yet.
2. Plug the holes with something. Not sure what I have no experience with body work. But I am willing to learn. The goal would be to plug the holes to keep water out to my fender, then just prime it for now. I'm not ready for body work just yet, to many other things to do.
I really appreciate any tips or tricks based on your experience. Thanks