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gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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I have the one like MountaineerTom has from Gm-parts direct and they look great. Also look exactly like my tailgate cap.

Yep, those would be my first choice :confused: I didn't see those until after I installed the hard plastic Wade covers on my GMC.

 

Here are some http://tommy3z71.homestead.com/bedrails.html of Tom's caps.

 

GM Part Number should be 12496453

bmullins Enthusiast

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Hey GMCJoe, how did you get your GMC emblem to be black like that. I was thinking of doing the same thing but I don't know how. Thanks.

 

Is it cheaper to order the rail covers from the dealer or online? Just wondering...

greyghost03 Senior Enthusiast

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Is it cheaper to order the rail covers from the dealer or online? Just wondering...

Mine were given to me as a birthday present by my father. I do know that he paid $150 for them at the stealer! :confused:

 

I'm sure GMPartsDirect.com would prob have them cheaper if the shipping isn't too bad! :confused:

silverado man Senior Enthusiast

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Is it cheaper to order the rail covers from the dealer or online?  Just wondering...

Mine were given to me as a birthday present by my father. I do know that he paid $150 for them at the stealer! :confused:

 

I'm sure GMPartsDirect.com would prob have them cheaper if the shipping isn't too bad! :confused:

I got mine at partszoneonline for around 90 shipped so yeah it is alot cheaper to buy online. :wtf:

burgundyz71 Enthusiast

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I think I'll get from gmpartsdirect but they list a different part # for 03 GM PART # 12498506 and do I need to order 1 or 2, ow they packaged ?

greyghost03 Senior Enthusiast

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I think I'll get from gmpartsdirect but they list a different part # for 03 GM PART # 12498506 and do I need to order 1 or 2, ow they packaged ?

I don't remember the part # for mine but they both came in 1 box, so I think the part # would prob be for the set.

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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Hey GMCJoe, how did you get your GMC emblem to be black like that. I was thinking of doing the same thing but I don't know how. Thanks.

 

Is it cheaper to order the rail covers from the dealer or online? Just wondering...

It is Storm Gray to match the truck :confused:

 

I pulled the emblem. I carefully took the letters out of the chrome backing, sanded them smooth, primed and painted them.

I used adhesive to re-attach them to the chrome backing and re-installed :confused:

 

Much cheaper then spending $80 for those billet GMC emblems IMO.

 

Regarding the bed rail caps, price them at your dealer and online at partszoneonline.com and go with the best price :wtf:

 

I think the 03 caps may have a different number to match the new pattern of the rear bumper cover for 03?

kaspar139 Enthusiast

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I like the look of the gm ones, but I like the DeeZee ones made of black diamond plate aluminum better. Just my $.02

 

Regardless, they are both good mods. :smash:

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