Optima Batteries SEMA 2015 Build
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screwball48
Explorer
I predict those domes lights will start a trend.
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mgmetalworks
Explorer
Work continues on the SEMA van...
I've got the interior cabinet framing roughed out and starting to get down to the final details on the seat frame prior to sending it to powder coat. The bed extension and slides work out nice. The seat folds out just like I planned and I added a gas cylinder to assist the lifting/lowering of the seat back.
Here are some shots of the interior renderings and then the real thing taking shape....
The renderings don't show some of the panels that fill in the cabinets but they'll be there. The drawers in the back extend 32" but they're actually 34" deep. Under the seat is a large subwoofer enclosure, otherwise I would have had more room for drawers. The rear platform has some L-track for tie down points.
I've got the interior cabinet framing roughed out and starting to get down to the final details on the seat frame prior to sending it to powder coat. The bed extension and slides work out nice. The seat folds out just like I planned and I added a gas cylinder to assist the lifting/lowering of the seat back.
Here are some shots of the interior renderings and then the real thing taking shape....
The renderings don't show some of the panels that fill in the cabinets but they'll be there. The drawers in the back extend 32" but they're actually 34" deep. Under the seat is a large subwoofer enclosure, otherwise I would have had more room for drawers. The rear platform has some L-track for tie down points.
screwball48
Explorer
Wow!!!
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
FINALLY!!!! :wings:
sixstringsteve
Explorer
WOW. Blown away. That gas strut idea is killer. I have a feeling you're going to be busy copying this design for new customers for a VERY long time. We've been struggling to figure out the interior layout of our van, and this is giving us some great ideas.
Why do you have a two-tier split level thing on the rear driver's side? Is it for an armrest for the rear seat?
Man, I'd pay a pretty penny for rear seat like that.
Why do you have a two-tier split level thing on the rear driver's side? Is it for an armrest for the rear seat?
Man, I'd pay a pretty penny for rear seat like that.
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mgmetalworks
Explorer
I picked up parts from the laser cutter today and this happened...
Fits nicely inside the recess in the side door. I also radiused the edge of the panel so it fit in the door better.
forgive the ugly hardware in the sides... I'll have stainless button heads in there for final assembly.
Fits nicely inside the recess in the side door. I also radiused the edge of the panel so it fit in the door better.
forgive the ugly hardware in the sides... I'll have stainless button heads in there for final assembly.
sixstringsteve
Explorer
I'm so glad you built it for the back side door and not the other one where the speaker is.
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Yeah, it'd be kinda hard to get in and out of the rig with a big box in the way... :ylsmoke:
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