Chevy Notch
#1
Posted 08 October 2010 - 08:17 AM
I was just wondering if anyone has done the same mod that I am planning to do at the end of the month. I have and 05 Hawk and just acquired a 08 Chev shortbed. Problem is the tailgate opening is rounded a the corners and not a 90 degree angle. I have had to put 2 inches of plywood down to lift up the hawk to set it off of the tailgate opening. Not a big deal but the camper now sits even higher off the bed rail and cab causing a serious wind scoop and it just doesnt look right.
FWC and ATC will cut a notch to make the camper fit. Have any of you had this done before? Success? I just hate to cut into the Hawk but it seems like the only choice.
#2
Posted 08 October 2010 - 01:35 PM
Hey Everybody,
I was just wondering if anyone has done the same mod that I am planning to do at the end of the month. I have and 05 Hawk and just acquired a 08 Chev shortbed. Problem is the tailgate opening is rounded a the corners and not a 90 degree angle. I have had to put 2 inches of plywood down to lift up the hawk to set it off of the tailgate opening. Not a big deal but the camper now sits even higher off the bed rail and cab causing a serious wind scoop and it just doesnt look right.
FWC and ATC will cut a notch to make the camper fit. Have any of you had this done before? Success? I just hate to cut into the Hawk but it seems like the only choice.
I notched my ATC Panther to fit my 2007 Chevy. Not too hard to do, just takes a bit of courage. Measure carefully and make the cuts, and then make blocks to cover the gaps. I used glue and barbed nails to secure the blocks which are mitered to fit the angles. I have to pull my camper off today and I will take some pictures.You can contact me
me off list if you want more details.
Dsrtrat
#3
Posted 08 October 2010 - 10:20 PM
I notched my ATC Panther to fit my 2007 Chevy. Not too hard to do, just takes a bit of courage. Measure carefully and make the cuts, and then make blocks to cover the gaps. I used glue and barbed nails to secure the blocks which are mitered to fit the angles. I have to pull my camper off today and I will take some pictures.You can contact me
me off list if you want more details.
Dsrtrat
Thanks dsrtrat. I think I m going to leave this project to the professionals.... And an excuse to make the trip up north and do a little exploring around Plumas County when I m done. I went to college in Quincy and havent been back since. It would be nice to go back and see the little town. But a picture of the Hawk would be nice to see what to expect. You have a pic of your truck and hawk mounted? I would like to see how far the camper sits off the bed rail and cab.
#4
Posted 08 October 2010 - 10:48 PM
#5
Posted 09 October 2010 - 01:09 AM
why would chevrolet do this sort of thing?
My guess is that the radiused corners are stronger than the 90 degree corners.
2010 Ford F250 4X4; 6.4 Powerstroke Diesel; Warn 16.5 winch; Airlift Springs; Transfer Flow 47 gal. fuel tank, BDS 4" lift kit, BDS dual steering stabilizer with upgraded Fox 2.0 shocks, Toyo 35X12.50X18 Open Country M/T tires, Pro Comp wheels; 2008 FWC Hawk Camper; 2000 Toyota Tundra.
#6
Posted 09 October 2010 - 02:19 AM
Patrick
2015 FWC Hawk Flatbed
#7
Posted 09 October 2010 - 02:49 PM
Thanks dsrtrat. I think I m going to leave this project to the professionals.... And an excuse to make the trip up north and do a little exploring around Plumas County when I m done. I went to college in Quincy and havent been back since. It would be nice to go back and see the little town. But a picture of the Hawk would be nice to see what to expect. You have a pic of your truck and hawk mounted? I would like to see how far the camper sits off the bed rail and cab.
Here are a couple of pictures, I would make a jig to insure uniform cuts if I did it again. You have to pull the furnace to do the drivers side. I used small triangular blocks for the sides and a top peice mitered to close the top. It isn't too hard to do just takes some time. I used glue and small barbed nails with a nail gun to secure the blocks in place.
With a bed mat in place and 21 inch high sides on my Panther I have about 1/2 inch clearance above the factory installed rail caps. Perfect fit.
#8
Posted 11 October 2010 - 06:36 PM
#9
Posted 24 October 2010 - 01:01 AM
#10
Posted 16 August 2019 - 03:40 AM
Digging up old posts for a new Hawk owner. Picking up a 18 Hawk this weekend for my 13 silverado. Did any of these modifications workout?
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