Recent content by supdies

This has been a fun build. Most of the modifications were done by JDM Offroad. I thought I'd post the build specs and some pictures since I've seen a few larger Isuzu Elfs & Mitsubishi Canters out there. My goal was to keep the truck flexible to be used for camping & working/hauling stuff...

I've been able to get this plywood brand called Garnica from my local shop. It's a multi-ply popular plywood. I think roughly 55 lbs for a 4x8 3/4" sheet compared to roughly 80 lbs for baltic birch. Not quite as sturdy as baltic birch, but I think good enough and a notable savings in terms of...

I bought a large & small sidio crate to try and so far they work well. I too was looking for vertical sides. The sidio crates have lids - although not 100% sealed/waterproof. They are somewhat expensive vs other options. The dividers are handy. https://sidiocrate.com/

Thanks for the update, Craig. Looks awesome! Very clean & organized. Is that mostly 3/4" bamboo on the walls? It looks like you glued the bamboo to the 8020? Do you think 1/4" bamboo walls bolted from the front through to the 8020 would work or would the 1/4" bamboo be too flexible?

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If you had a hatch ~31-33" wide by ~44" tall, side hinge, you'd likely be able to just fit most mountain bikes without having to remove the front wheel and rotate the bar. I bet you'd have some interest in that size. If you remove the front wheel, then you can probably get away with ~20-24" wide...

Looking great! Thanks for posting your progress. For the 8020 to wall attachment - I was wondering if another method could be to glue 5/8" wood strips on the inside of the framing and then using wood inserts and bolting the 8020 along the strip, say every 12" or so? The wood could be ~4-6"...

They look awesome! Are you mounting them through the top into the Total Composite floor steel bars?