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Old 05-28-2012, 11:02 PM
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Default New A.R.E. Shell Arrived

It took about 6 weeks, but my A.R.E topper arrived and I had it installed on Friday. I'm posting this so folks considering one can have some visuals. The paint looks a little bit off in the pics, but looks dead on in person from every angle. Go figure.

I ordered it with a bunch of extras: Vented Win-Doors on both sides, carpeted headliner, fold-down sliding front window, dual locks on the back, roof rack channels, dual lights, and a clothes rack.







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Looks really nice.
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Looks pretty snazzy, What'd that run ya? If you don't mind my asking
Did you order it color matched or did you have to get someone to do it for you?
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I dig it.
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Very nice! I love mine, one of the best things I bought for my truck hands down!
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I'm normally not a fan of bed caps but I have to say that looks really good. Flows nicely with the body of the truck.
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Thanks all!

It set me back about $2K, but I added about $500 in extras to get it the way I wanted it. A.R.E. matched the color when they built it. I had to send them my fuel door cover since it's a metallic, but I wanted it as close as possible. I've seen other shells that folks have ordered that are way off, but I'm pleased with it.
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ARE makes a great shell.

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I've got an ARE top. Wish I could get in from the sides, would be more convenient. You done good.
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Originally Posted by Railroad
I've got an ARE top. Wish I could get in from the sides, would be more convenient. You done good.
I absolutely love the Win-Doors. They were $140 each extra, but having the ability to access stuff from the side and give ventilation to the dogs through the screened windows is well worth it.


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