InssssssssVANity!!!!!!!......or ****** did I just fly to Maine to by a Sprinter!
- Thread starter Cole
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piratexpress1369a
Explorer
nice view
Cole
Expedition Leader
Sorry for the delay. Yes, it was a Craigslist find. They have 80/20 for $1lb and some other brand for $0.69 lb. They literally have tons of the stuff.
I went back today and bought another $186lbs worth. Wanted some of the rectangular stuff and a few dozen mounts. So I now have about $4k of 80/20 for about $400.
Here is the link if anyone else local could benefit from it.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mat/4514324652.html
One of two 7' sections I have covered with brackets.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Wow, wish I was local to that deal.
What are your plans with the pieces you have picked up?
What are your plans with the pieces you have picked up?
Cole
Expedition Leader
Well, the basic plan is to build in a modular system.
-Rails for the bed to sit on and be easily removed for large cargo.
-Wheel well boxes, a cabinet for water and stove storage/cooking area.
-shelves/overhead cabinets.
-cargo area for bikes/skis/snowboards behind the second row of seats.
The 80/20 will allow panels to be installed/removed easily. That way I can install all the insulation, lights, wiring, etc.
Should have enough to build an outside ladder if I want, battery box, etc, etc
-Rails for the bed to sit on and be easily removed for large cargo.
-Wheel well boxes, a cabinet for water and stove storage/cooking area.
-shelves/overhead cabinets.
-cargo area for bikes/skis/snowboards behind the second row of seats.
The 80/20 will allow panels to be installed/removed easily. That way I can install all the insulation, lights, wiring, etc.
Should have enough to build an outside ladder if I want, battery box, etc, etc
Cole
Expedition Leader
Alright. Finally got a saw set up and started playing with the 80/20 today.
Took down one side of my E-track and replaced it with 80/20. This will be a foundational piece for the rest of the build. You will notice that I was able to get it all mounted with no bolts showing.(took a lot longer this way)
The old wall for comparison.
The new, unfinished, wall. The slots in the 80/20 should allow me to slide in panels and put my sound deadening and insulation behind it easily.
Took down one side of my E-track and replaced it with 80/20. This will be a foundational piece for the rest of the build. You will notice that I was able to get it all mounted with no bolts showing.(took a lot longer this way)
The old wall for comparison.
The new, unfinished, wall. The slots in the 80/20 should allow me to slide in panels and put my sound deadening and insulation behind it easily.
mgmetalworks
Explorer
Cole
Expedition Leader
In addition to the stuff listed there is "T-slots". Sometimes you need to be a bit creative for craigslist searches. I think finally found this stuff while searching "Extruded Aluminum"
