Stone_Blue
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Yeah, MORE, pleeze!
Tunook Build Has New Life
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Stone_Blue
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Oh man!...Just out of curiosity, I went to craigslist, and the first page to load, 3rd add from the top:
http://utica.craigslist.org/bar/4009781174.html
http://utica.craigslist.org/bar/4009781174.html
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Stone_Blue
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Just wish I had like $7K disposable cash....Say if I could get that Chinook for $2-$2.5K, there are a couple rough '00-'01 Tundras near me for $3500, and $4100 respectively...Would be nice to start a duplicate of what you got...lol
Stone_Blue
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I got $100 for your bed and shipping to NY!! LOL
Stone_Blue
Adventurer
For SURE!! :tu:
I started working on the Interior with the intention of making it sleep able. Additionally not pictured I started tracking down a replacement canvas for the pop top. I found a wide range of estimates for replacements but not anyone who had made one before. So I decided to have a local shop make the canvas. They gave the cheapest estimate a few hundred dollars I figured there canvas would do until I had a better one made. The fit (very tight) is not the best and I had to go back for alterations 2 times. However it works and it does not leak. So it is good for now. If anyone out there knows of a shop that has made a good replacement canvas for a Chinook please let me know.
I started on the floor first and decided to use a ½ inch hard wood flooring for the isle area. I chose the ½ flooring so it would provide a solid cover for the battery compartment access. I placed a thin 1/8 inch particle board under the cabinet compartment areas to bring the floor flush with the mounting straps. I then placed a laminate flooring over the particle board for a durable and water resistant surface.
I wanted to insulate the walls and provide for some attachment points for the wall panels and fixtures. So I made wood frames to fit into the voids of the metal support frame of the camper shell. Inside the wood frames I used 1” foam board for insulation and Liquid Nails foam and panel adhesive to put it all together.
This is how it looked at this stage.
I started on the floor first and decided to use a ½ inch hard wood flooring for the isle area. I chose the ½ flooring so it would provide a solid cover for the battery compartment access. I placed a thin 1/8 inch particle board under the cabinet compartment areas to bring the floor flush with the mounting straps. I then placed a laminate flooring over the particle board for a durable and water resistant surface.
I wanted to insulate the walls and provide for some attachment points for the wall panels and fixtures. So I made wood frames to fit into the voids of the metal support frame of the camper shell. Inside the wood frames I used 1” foam board for insulation and Liquid Nails foam and panel adhesive to put it all together.
This is how it looked at this stage.
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Stone_Blue
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LOL...Sorry, that comment was directed at Derek...lol
Great job on the interior...Keep the details and pics coming!
Tank5,
I was wondering what happened to this cool build!! Glad your posting on your build! Im currently working on the LX450 + Chinook.
The walls and floors look great! Just a few suggestions....
The metal frame inside the chinook could definitely use some additional support. If you have access to a welder you might want to get some 1" square tube and add a vertical under the windows. If you've mapped out your interior already its worth it to consider utilizing the frame as anchor points for interior structures. I utilized the front DS to create a platform for my freezer and used the additional vertical to support the weight of the couch/sleeping area.
I was wondering what happened to this cool build!! Glad your posting on your build! Im currently working on the LX450 + Chinook.
The walls and floors look great! Just a few suggestions....
The metal frame inside the chinook could definitely use some additional support. If you have access to a welder you might want to get some 1" square tube and add a vertical under the windows. If you've mapped out your interior already its worth it to consider utilizing the frame as anchor points for interior structures. I utilized the front DS to create a platform for my freezer and used the additional vertical to support the weight of the couch/sleeping area.
Tank5,
could you do me a huge favor and take a picture of the outside and interior of the windows??? I painted and rebuilt the windows but they do not sit tight with in the chinook frame. Is the interior lip of the window sitting against something (wood/spacer) between the fiberglass?
Thanks
chris
could you do me a huge favor and take a picture of the outside and interior of the windows??? I painted and rebuilt the windows but they do not sit tight with in the chinook frame. Is the interior lip of the window sitting against something (wood/spacer) between the fiberglass?
Thanks
chris
Snorkeld_Zuk
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This thing is awesome. I'm glad to see someone finishing it. makes me want one.
