New to me FWC makeover
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JakeSnapper
, Nov 26 2019 03:44 PM
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#11
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:05 PM
#13
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:11 PM
Quite a bit of wood rot, typical musty smell and the whole cabover floor was nonexistent. Canvas on the passenger side is free of any major holes or rips. Lift panels are in tact but the hinges are in bad shape. I think I will go with the EMT conduit lifters as I’ve seen others on here do.
#16
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:17 PM
Day 1 demo consisted of taking out the old paneling and the rotten plywood patch covering what used to be the propane locker door. Do anyone know where I might find a replacement from the same era? All the windows seem to be in good shape and I haven’t found any busted welds yet.
#17
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:45 PM
Propane doors are hard to find. Both FWC and ATC sell them though. I have bought both the square kind (for the horizontal 20# tanks) and the taller and skinniers kind that FWC uses now for the dual 10# tank setup.
2015 Silverado 3500 crew cab 8' bed Diesel
2012 ATC Puma Shell build - https://www.wanderth...012-puma-build/
Power considerations thread - https://www.wanderth...e-power-scotty/
Building out an electrical system - So, you want to setup a good electrical system in your camper? - Electrical, Charging, Solar, Batteries and Generators - Wander the West
2012 ATC Puma Shell build - https://www.wanderth...012-puma-build/
Power considerations thread - https://www.wanderth...e-power-scotty/
Building out an electrical system - So, you want to setup a good electrical system in your camper? - Electrical, Charging, Solar, Batteries and Generators - Wander the West
#18
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:46 PM
The sideliners on this camper seem different than others I’ve seen posted. Most notably the absence of the small slim window on the cabover portion and a foam layer within the side liner. Was that an Arctic shield model designed to maximize interior heat?
#19
Posted 26 November 2019 - 05:51 PM
Thanks Vic. I doubt I’ll use the hatch for propane, probably stick with the Coleman camp stove on the counter top. Just wanting to cover that hole with something other than plywood, maybe I can make an aluminum diamond plate door. Reskinning the whole rig is out of the budget at this point.
#20
Posted 26 November 2019 - 06:21 PM
I cut a piece from a roll of metal roof flashing to cover holes until I'm ready to redo the whole outer skin.
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