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Meili
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Hard to believe took all day but got the door working and finished out that side.
So far all is aluminum.The black base is from utility bed rack, the uprights are from the rack that came with the contractor cap.
Once I got it all line up the latch pulled off the door, arghh. Turns out it had remounted so many times the area behind the latch was Swiss cheese.
Ended up having to threw bolt it. Made reinforcements for the frame side of the latch with more scrap from the cap. Also scabbed in a small piece as a
backer for the tin on that side.
Been a while since I used tin sips, but sheet aluminum looks almost factory. Even used rivets the way the factory did it.
The upper section that is still open will be enclosed using half of the other door.
The bottom section will most likely be made from the diamond plate that will be cut out for the frig nook.
So far with the exception of hardware, everything has been recycled.
So far all is aluminum.The black base is from utility bed rack, the uprights are from the rack that came with the contractor cap.
Once I got it all line up the latch pulled off the door, arghh. Turns out it had remounted so many times the area behind the latch was Swiss cheese.
Ended up having to threw bolt it. Made reinforcements for the frame side of the latch with more scrap from the cap. Also scabbed in a small piece as a
backer for the tin on that side.
Been a while since I used tin sips, but sheet aluminum looks almost factory. Even used rivets the way the factory did it.
The upper section that is still open will be enclosed using half of the other door.
The bottom section will most likely be made from the diamond plate that will be cut out for the frig nook.
So far with the exception of hardware, everything has been recycled.
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chilliwak
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I agree!:Wow1:
Meili
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Disassembled the old D/S door, turns out the inside of the kick panel is a nice coated black surface.
Not sure why they mounted it with the nice side hidden.
More braces, some tin work and its "done" (for now).
Not diggin the black but its what I have for now.
8374
Not sure why they mounted it with the nice side hidden.
More braces, some tin work and its "done" (for now).
Not diggin the black but its what I have for now.
8374
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02rangeredge
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so you ditched the plan to keep the windows to the floor of the bed? going to make curtains or treat the glass someway?
Meili
Adventurer
I have to keep it fluid since I started with the stock bed, kinda design/build on the fly. This is the only way the hinge works for the way I want it to open.
I can always put in the insert for the window I already made, put stuff they use to blur bathroom windows, may even make an opaque inside pane.
Many ideas. "Improvise adapt overcome", as they say!
I can always put in the insert for the window I already made, put stuff they use to blur bathroom windows, may even make an opaque inside pane.
Many ideas. "Improvise adapt overcome", as they say!
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Meili
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Was going to work "inside" today but decided this is the last time I am going to unlock and pull the spare out.
By the end of the day had a working design that was held together by clamps.
Got some cutting and fabbing to do but hope to have it "swingin" by the end of the day tomorrow.
8622
By the end of the day had a working design that was held together by clamps.
Got some cutting and fabbing to do but hope to have it "swingin" by the end of the day tomorrow.
8622
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Meili
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Thanks!
Short day, leaving for the airport to pick up child #3.
Got the spare mount 95% done, enough to drive home without it falling off!
Ended up tearing apart the 2 passenger side pieces and installing the diamond plate. If you recall, the diamond plate is the leftover cut out for the frig.
Did have to add a small piece on top as a spacer.
Installed the 4x4 part of the bracket with 6 bolts. 3 of them go threw the 2x2 aluminum stud, 1 threw the cross brace, 1 threw the diamond plate and
only 1 threw the tin only. It was rock solid with just the first 3 bolts,so I am confident its' not going anywhere. Not thrilled with the bolts sticking out of the
stud,may redo them by countersinking them. The others will be covered when the interior is built out.
Still have to upgrade the hardware on the hinge side, only has 1/4" bolts right now.
It latches tight and does not wiggle will driving.
No more padlock and chain for the spare!
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Short day, leaving for the airport to pick up child #3.
Got the spare mount 95% done, enough to drive home without it falling off!
Ended up tearing apart the 2 passenger side pieces and installing the diamond plate. If you recall, the diamond plate is the leftover cut out for the frig.
Did have to add a small piece on top as a spacer.
Installed the 4x4 part of the bracket with 6 bolts. 3 of them go threw the 2x2 aluminum stud, 1 threw the cross brace, 1 threw the diamond plate and
only 1 threw the tin only. It was rock solid with just the first 3 bolts,so I am confident its' not going anywhere. Not thrilled with the bolts sticking out of the
stud,may redo them by countersinking them. The others will be covered when the interior is built out.
Still have to upgrade the hardware on the hinge side, only has 1/4" bolts right now.
It latches tight and does not wiggle will driving.
No more padlock and chain for the spare!
8744
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Meili
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Finished up the spare mount be installing larger/high grade hardware. Also braced the hell out of it.
It was a bit of a challenge because there are a lot of obstacles, lights, locks, rods, etc. Down the road it will get blow back apart and made pretty (paint)!
Cleaned and wire brushed all the lower joints on the exterior and interior of the bed. After vacuuming they were sealed them with Quad. I will do it again
once built out but an ounce of prevention now......
Also did a little woodwork, framing one small section..
Oh, it was warm today, low 80s, and inside was nice and cool. Left the side box door open and the threw cap window for a nice breeze.
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It was a bit of a challenge because there are a lot of obstacles, lights, locks, rods, etc. Down the road it will get blow back apart and made pretty (paint)!
Cleaned and wire brushed all the lower joints on the exterior and interior of the bed. After vacuuming they were sealed them with Quad. I will do it again
once built out but an ounce of prevention now......
Also did a little woodwork, framing one small section..
Oh, it was warm today, low 80s, and inside was nice and cool. Left the side box door open and the threw cap window for a nice breeze.
8831
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