Dave
Very nice and well done. Thanks for posting and welcome :thumb:
marc
New Member, built an Interior for Bobcat
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Dave Johnson
, Jul 12 2008 07:22 PM
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marc
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 05:42 PM
2016 Sprinter Silver Gray 144 Std. Roof 4x4. 3.0 diesle, Cooper "Dicoverer" ST Maxx 255/85/16
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 08:08 PM
Very nice work. I would have never though of doing the table that way. Very clever.
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 02:19 AM
Wow, really nice build and a great website. I think you will be another great asset to this place.
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 03:49 AM
Dave,
Wonderful your work is outstanding. your close by SF I would like to see your rig up close......
Wonderful your work is outstanding. your close by SF I would like to see your rig up close......
05 Ford F250 LB V10 04 FWC Grandby
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Dave Johnson
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 04:05 AM
I'm surprised by the 100% warm welcome. I expected some to have a different view toward a "luxury" camper. But, I'm an old guy, and want it my way.
There is something I want to make clear, has bothered me, since I posted.
Someone asked if Stan or Marty had offered me a job.
My answer,
Now to the fun stuff part, I'm retired, my job is to be in the shop at 9-10AM and out at 6-7PM. Weekends are with HER. I start the day asking "What's the most fun thing I can do today?" and work from there. I do stuff for myself and friends. That's what I do, that's why I continue to live.
So, if somebody here needs a shop, for personal stuff, let me know.
Caveat:
You gotta be here to help.
No production or CNC.
I'm an adult, and might say no.
There is something I want to make clear, has bothered me, since I posted.
Someone asked if Stan or Marty had offered me a job.
My answer,
Well, the more complete answer: I have the Senior Citizens version of ADD. When I try to do production work, my brain misfires and I screw up. Repetitive things turn my brain to unresponsive jello.No, but Marty wanted me to build some mounts for them. I got too much fun stuff going on, and HATE working on somebody else's timetable.
Now to the fun stuff part, I'm retired, my job is to be in the shop at 9-10AM and out at 6-7PM. Weekends are with HER. I start the day asking "What's the most fun thing I can do today?" and work from there. I do stuff for myself and friends. That's what I do, that's why I continue to live.
So, if somebody here needs a shop, for personal stuff, let me know.
Caveat:
You gotta be here to help.
No production or CNC.
I'm an adult, and might say no.
Dave Johnson - 2005 Taco ext cab, Bobcat shell, DIY interior.
Retired 2002, living and loving it.
Pleasanton, CA
http://home.comcast....1/MyCamper.html
Retired 2002, living and loving it.
Pleasanton, CA
http://home.comcast....1/MyCamper.html
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 06:18 AM
Dave:
That is one cool setup you have. Amazing what people with the shell models can do. I have a Hawk shell, but not the skill as you have. Thanks for the info, thanks more for the ideas. Now, my brain is thinking up some more mods!
Dave in Seattle
That is one cool setup you have. Amazing what people with the shell models can do. I have a Hawk shell, but not the skill as you have. Thanks for the info, thanks more for the ideas. Now, my brain is thinking up some more mods!
Dave in Seattle
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Posted 15 July 2008 - 12:10 PM
I very much enjoy seeing and reading about your excellent ideas and work skills!
I especially like your "Random Thoughts", "Screwups" and "Sources".
And we love pictures!
Mike
I especially like your "Random Thoughts", "Screwups" and "Sources".
And we love pictures!
Mike
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'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
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Posted 27 July 2008 - 10:46 PM
Dave,
Great job on the camper. Looks fantastic. I really like the camper mounts that you came up with also. If you have a drawing for those I would appreciate it. I can take it to a shop I work with here and have some made.
One idea for the latches that came open is a simple barrel bolt. They will normally stay closed. A hasp latch also works well.
Great job on the camper. Looks fantastic. I really like the camper mounts that you came up with also. If you have a drawing for those I would appreciate it. I can take it to a shop I work with here and have some made.
One idea for the latches that came open is a simple barrel bolt. They will normally stay closed. A hasp latch also works well.
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