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Posted 11 February 2019 - 02:43 PM
Well done, BBZ! Do you have two FWC's? In post #47, I swear I see another in the background....
And thanks - that shop was sooo nice to have. I've since moved out of that place, and have been missing it.
I had another one. We used it for our first trip to Baja last year...
The first one I got was an 80's Fleet.. I found it locally for pretty cheap. It was great, however, we have 2 dogs and felt it was just a little narrow so I bought the Granby for $500 and it fits the f150 a little nicer..
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 06:09 PM
What did you use for siding material?
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 07:02 PM
BBZ - very cool! BTW, I really like what you did for the lift mechanisms. How has it worked out?
Franskstoneline - It's 0.030" aluminum. Good segue to the next pics....
[url=https://flic.kr/p/SwY6U1]
Edited by ben.g.gibson, 12 February 2019 - 07:03 PM.
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 09:09 PM
I like the look of that siding!
The lifter mechanisms work great, they were, however, a total PITA to build.. lots of trial and error.. but glad I stuck with them. They are incredibly rigid when up. I also like that we were able to add a rear window to the canvas.
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 10:08 PM
Awesome, thanks! Where did you track down the siding material? It looks awesome, I've got a well-loved fleet that i have dreams of overhauling. I'd be happy if it was half as nice as yours!!
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 10:51 PM
BBZ - That's what I was thinking too. It would be so nice to have a view out the front and back of the canvas. Great idea!
Frankstoneline - Thanks! I sourced the aluminum sheets and aluminum angle (edge trim) from a local metal retailer: http://www.carlsonst...tail-sales.html
I think in all I used (2) 4'x8' sheets, and (1) 4'x10' sheet, and I want to say I paid about $450 total...
The 0.030" stuff is thin enough to cut with power shears. I bought these from Harbor Freight and they've worked just fine:
https://www.harborfr...ears-68199.html
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 11:01 PM
Awesome, Bellingham is almost drivable...might have to make a supplies run and sneak in a day at Baker...
What did you use for the lower lip around the bed area? the same angle aluminum or something else? Did you re-use the original top body-trim to mount the canvas or something else? (Sorry for all the questions...)
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 11:30 PM
No worries! Yeah, I reused the factory trim that clamps the canvas, and the bit on the lower lip around the bed area.
Today would have been a great day for Baker! I went up yesterday, and it was pretty good with about 5" of fresh, sort of dust on crust. But today was 19" of fresh!
Where do you live?
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Posted 12 February 2019 - 11:47 PM
I'm on the east side - Wenatchee. Still in the planning phases but info on reasonable thickness for aluminum siding gets me a step closer. Did you seal the corners with butyl tape or anything or just slam em on with the angle pieces?
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Posted 13 February 2019 - 05:45 AM
Right on. How has Mission Ridge been this year?
I used a silicone product on all the seams and fasteners, but I've since been introduced to a marine adhesive sealant that I think is more resilient. 3m 4200.
3m also offers 5200, which is a lot stronger, and from the sound of it, is more intended for permanent applications.
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