02rangeredge
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I have a ford ranger from 02 in whatever they called the brighter red back with a medium grey aluminium cap and it looks damn good
Starting a camper shell project
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I have a ford ranger from 02 in whatever they called the brighter red back with a medium grey aluminium cap and it looks damn good
02rangeredge
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If I find I picture I will show ya my crazy ranger colors from my last truck. 04 ranger edge.
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I love those caps, but unless they use the same door size on all of those caps I feel like the door would be way to narrow- but holy green, someone where I live has an extended cab late 90's offroad entirely that color
Tforst1
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Yep the door was a bit small. Also just never got around to painting the shell. The cool thing was that the whole back opened.
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02rangeredge
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that I feel like ends up being the only reason those caps end up useable, if they made caps for these with the dual barn doors that maybe had windows and I think it'd be the prefect cap
02rangeredge
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it's interesting but terrible at the same, I think the only way it works on a cap is if its some truck that looks like a **** box (super petinaud, some paint, probably 80's body) but the driveline is super solid
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Yeah, I agree it would look better on a beat up F100. But it could still work. Give it a nice contrast. Maybe. Typically I have no clue what I'm talking about in regards to color-scheme, fashion, and general aesthetics (according to my wife), so don't take what I'm saying seriously.
Tforst1
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I think that is what the plan will be. The black paint that is already on the shell only goes up so far and the roof is the original white. So I plan to tape off the top and leave it white.
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02rangeredge
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why not paint it on the sawhorse and skipp taping off the entire truck? plus its at a better height to point paint at
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FAW3
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Nice truck and cap. I'm on my second "pickup/cap" rig and have found this choice of truck/cap to be very practical, simple and versatile. Things I have learned:
For a metal cap insulation is very important - even a single layer of Refletex, sections of sleeping pads (the blue cheap ones from Walmart are great for this), carpeting or other similar padding/insulation will help with temperature management and sound deadening.
Add some powered ventilation, such as a roof vent or at least a simple powered fan.
You will need some LED lighting, and think about both internal lighting (general and reading) and some area exterior lighting - very useful at camp, especially at the rear doors.
It is very nice to have at least a minimal "table" set up near the entryway...a portable table or some type of door mounted drop down or slide out work surface that is lighted. Add a portable chair and your set.
I have opted to forgo built in cabinets/platforms as I use my truck for several roles...so I focus on versatility. I sleep on a Roll-a-Cot; this brand cot has no middle leg - so it goes up tight against side bed wall with no conflict with wheel hump, a Thermarest pad and a sleeping bag compete the bed setup. My clothes & gear go in plastic storage bins that are strapped down...dustproof, stackable (inside or outside), mostly weatherproof. I can go from an empty bed cargo mode to fully rigged and loaded for camping in about 20 minutes.
Good luck with your project!
For a metal cap insulation is very important - even a single layer of Refletex, sections of sleeping pads (the blue cheap ones from Walmart are great for this), carpeting or other similar padding/insulation will help with temperature management and sound deadening.
Add some powered ventilation, such as a roof vent or at least a simple powered fan.
You will need some LED lighting, and think about both internal lighting (general and reading) and some area exterior lighting - very useful at camp, especially at the rear doors.
It is very nice to have at least a minimal "table" set up near the entryway...a portable table or some type of door mounted drop down or slide out work surface that is lighted. Add a portable chair and your set.
I have opted to forgo built in cabinets/platforms as I use my truck for several roles...so I focus on versatility. I sleep on a Roll-a-Cot; this brand cot has no middle leg - so it goes up tight against side bed wall with no conflict with wheel hump, a Thermarest pad and a sleeping bag compete the bed setup. My clothes & gear go in plastic storage bins that are strapped down...dustproof, stackable (inside or outside), mostly weatherproof. I can go from an empty bed cargo mode to fully rigged and loaded for camping in about 20 minutes.
Good luck with your project!
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