Kevin: The covers are just sheet metal pressed into shape. I put foam pieces under them to keep them from rattling. Keeps the floor even, no holes to fall into. I don't see why a piece of sheet metal couldn't be cut into shape, drill a couple holes to secure them, and lay them along the top of the rails. steve At 09:21 AM 09/24/1999 -0700, Kevin Mikkelson wrote: >Steve, thanks for posting the pictures. It is nice to see how the rails >look when done by the factory. I added rails so a 2 person middle seat can >be used to transport grandma and grandpa when they visit. >I'm happy with the installation, but I do not have rail covers. What >material are the rail covers made of? Has any one ever made rail covers? >Anybody sell new or used rail covers? > >Kevin M. >'89 Westy >Bothell, WA > |
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