Overland Hadley
on a journey
That is why I like this place, it is good to learn from others.
Roninjiro aluminum Nissan D40 camper
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That is why I like this place, it is good to learn from others.
roninjiro
Explorer
Well today was hectic. Went to my LWS, then my bottle refilled and picked up 3lbs of filler at lunch. Finally got home and checked the pressure on the bottle and it was about 300 psi lower then the last refill (temperature was the same). I did however add in around 12 or 13 gussets and finished up some empty joints with fillets. I still need to cut and move the cantilever mast mounts and shorten the mast width to accommodate the keder track. I hope by the end of next week this frame will get it's skin.
Order of my to do list:
1. Frame (includes cantilever system)
2. Skin
3. Insulate
4. Finish bed bases
5. Tent Fab/install (includes supports)
6. Cabinet Fab/install
7. accessory install
Order of my to do list:
1. Frame (includes cantilever system)
2. Skin
3. Insulate
4. Finish bed bases
5. Tent Fab/install (includes supports)
6. Cabinet Fab/install
7. accessory install
SLO_F-250
Explorer
X2! Great build roninjiro! Its coming along great! :coffeedrink:
roninjiro
Explorer
Ok guys, I have shortened the width of the mast. Re-made and moved in the mounts for the mast. Finished up the gussets and finished the welds for the empty joints. My final look over tonight, I still need to blank off 6 holes for the VHB tape adhesion and possibly grind down some of my exterior welds. So close but so far it seems.
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roninjiro
Explorer
Right about now I wish I had a brake. I started on the skin behind the cab of the truck and directly over the cab. This requires one bend in my design. Without a proper brake, I struggled making the bend and it is not pretty. Now I need to play small hammer and smooth it out.
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riveroceanandmountain
Adventurer
I know how you feel.... always another tool needed when you take on a project like this! Looking great!
roninjiro
Explorer
Trimmed those sections a little bit and taped them on. VHB tape is no joke! I messed up twice and barely caught it in time before it adhere stronger. Apparently this stuff flows into the metal. That is all I am doing today, got much more important things to attend to. Anyway here are some pictures.
riveroceanandmountain
Adventurer
Looking Good!
Silver dude
Xplorer
It's really coming together great! I'm definitely tuned in for more progress.
riveroceanandmountain
Adventurer
Continues to look great!