My built from scratch brutally strong camper shell

[kelly1450]

What radius were you pulling? I've never had my JD2 kink anything at any radius I've tried.

It uses model 3 dies, even JD2 doesn't recommend under .083 wall without kinking and I have only had problems with very thin material.

 

[kelly1450]

Just found this thread, and wanted to say you made a great looking shell! I've been thinking about building something similar for my long bed dodge since I've had the same problems you did with fiberglass shells cracking on previous trucks. You have an estimate on how much tubing you used for the build? I'd like to try and make the same type of steel frame, semi-modular shell but tall enough that I can fit my dirt bike under the roof. Any way you could post some more pics of your frame structure and how you braced/supported the roof and corners?

Great job on your build!

Thank you, I am still very pleased with my setup and have yet to have any problems. I probably used around 50 feet of tubing, I will try and find more pics of the skeleton. here is a pic of camping near Lone Pine CA last weekend.

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[jonnyquest]

Yes. More pictures would be great.

 

[jonnyquest]

I camped by Lone Pine once. Years ago. Slept in the open bed of my Toyota pickup. Just about asleep and something swooped right over me. Pretty sure it was an owl. Kinda freaked me out.

 

[highdesertranger]

nice camper shell. looks good. highdesertranger

 

[MrSandman818]

Looks pretty ************ to me. Looks like the old army canvas tents.