Nice work, brave man.
Brought home another one
#11
Posted 19 August 2021 - 03:28 PM
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4, lightly lifted, ARB bumper/Warn winch, BFG AT/KO2, Snugtop shell. SOLD! But not forgotten!
2002 Chevy 2500HD XC LB 6.0L 4X4, Leer Hi-Rise shell, completely stock...for now!
#12
Posted 19 August 2021 - 07:21 PM
Kind of boggles my mind;
Sawdust that's 6 years older than I am!
1994 Ford Bronco 5.0 XL 4X4
Sky's ORD 6" Lift / Sterling 10.25 Dually 5.13 Gear Detroit Locker / '99.5 Front F-350 Leaf Springs at Rear / HMMWVtires
#13
Posted 20 August 2021 - 02:42 AM
Not sure if it's bravery or stupidity but I appreciate the comments. I too was blown away by the sawdust. I just hope I don't ruin the whole thing. I never pulled the back tin and then when I looked at it today I remembered why. The outer door frame is nailed on with round headed nails and there is no easy way to pull them without destroying metal. I finally bored a hole in the interior side of the plywood and was able to knock a nail out with a punch from that side. I will update soon. Time for Advil.
#14
Posted 23 August 2021 - 05:40 PM
Some pictures of rear panel removal...
This is why I hate seeing water stains inside Alaskans. They are almost never just stains. This is what the door frame looked like after pulling the aluminum trim off.
The framework that lives under the skin...
Using the old plywood as a template for my new piece.
My table saw is a little portable unit that is pretty well worthless for cutting large pieces. I called a guy who was selling a big Unisaw with tables and extended fences. When he heard what I wanted it for he recommended buying a track saw. I didn't know they existed until then. I ended up buying a pretty cheap one and I love it. Cuts plywood like a dream, and doesn't take up any space in my shop.
Front piece with one coat of shellac...
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