Post by Ron Kulas on Sept 11, 2020 6:18:22 GMT -6
The old Stay Sharp Truck was 10 years old and had 160000 miles on it. It was time for a new company truck. I bought the exact truck I enjoyed for 10 years only this one is a 2020 Ram.
after picking it up I installed a bed liner, tailgate protector and a tanneau cover. I ordered a white truck because 100% of it will be wrapped in my bowhunting company logos and advertising graphics for the bowhunting business so it wont be white for long. On the way home from the dealership I stopped signs and lines with the designs and then the Cap connection to order the running boards.
Unfortunately, I did not care for the cup holders and cab storage on the 2020 rams. You don't get any cup holders unless you fold down the center console and I don't care to have that thing folded down so I designed and 3D printed my own customized solution along with some Rino glass. Also, I designed and made larger than usual cup holders.
The last truck I ordered I made the mistake of getting carpeting in the cab. I wont do that again. Its a devil to clean. This time I went with an interior that can be easier maintained.
Then I ordered some heavy duty canvas seat covers that should arrive in a few days.
Then I added some bed lighting again using my 3D printers. If you have ever gutted a black bear by the side of the road in the rain and 10 O clock at night, while the black bear you killed a few hours earlier is in the bed of your truck with all you gear and you are all alone, you understand the need for good lighting both in the bed and via a magnetic base attached to the side of the truck so you dont have to hold a flashlight in your teeth while field dressing. This happened during one of my bowhunting road trips.
Next up was a MUCH needed mod because in the short time Ive owned the truck I accidentally locked myself out 3 times. The auto lock button happens to be right where my wrist can hit it when I pull the handle to open the door.
Do I designed my own parts to prevent accidentally triggering the lock. Then I fired up the 3D printer.
These parts will match well.
Then it was time to customize further with a 3D printed mod for a dash cam and a Custom printed iphone holder.
To be continued................
after picking it up I installed a bed liner, tailgate protector and a tanneau cover. I ordered a white truck because 100% of it will be wrapped in my bowhunting company logos and advertising graphics for the bowhunting business so it wont be white for long. On the way home from the dealership I stopped signs and lines with the designs and then the Cap connection to order the running boards.
Unfortunately, I did not care for the cup holders and cab storage on the 2020 rams. You don't get any cup holders unless you fold down the center console and I don't care to have that thing folded down so I designed and 3D printed my own customized solution along with some Rino glass. Also, I designed and made larger than usual cup holders.
The last truck I ordered I made the mistake of getting carpeting in the cab. I wont do that again. Its a devil to clean. This time I went with an interior that can be easier maintained.
Then I ordered some heavy duty canvas seat covers that should arrive in a few days.
Then I added some bed lighting again using my 3D printers. If you have ever gutted a black bear by the side of the road in the rain and 10 O clock at night, while the black bear you killed a few hours earlier is in the bed of your truck with all you gear and you are all alone, you understand the need for good lighting both in the bed and via a magnetic base attached to the side of the truck so you dont have to hold a flashlight in your teeth while field dressing. This happened during one of my bowhunting road trips.
Next up was a MUCH needed mod because in the short time Ive owned the truck I accidentally locked myself out 3 times. The auto lock button happens to be right where my wrist can hit it when I pull the handle to open the door.
Do I designed my own parts to prevent accidentally triggering the lock. Then I fired up the 3D printer.
These parts will match well.
Then it was time to customize further with a 3D printed mod for a dash cam and a Custom printed iphone holder.
To be continued................
