Build Our PanAm rig build thread

[FlyAddiction]

I built a set of jacks to lift the camper off from the truck. This will allow me to work on the camper at ground level to complete the finishing work and roof. More room in the garage. It will also let me complete the body work on the cab more easily.

 

[FlyAddiction]

Now I can work on finishing the camper

 

[FlyAddiction]

I finished the fiberglass reinforcement on all the rounded off outside corners. I will paint them with white raptor liner. I also fully glassed the overcab section to add rigidity and protect from large rock chips.

 

[FlyAddiction]

I also welded up the aluminum chanel that will be bonded to the top of the walls. This part adds rigidity and gives me something structural to mount the roof lift mechanism to. The aluminum frame that will constitute parts of the roof along with a composite panel is also bent and welded up. I will send both of these to powdercoating.

 

[HoustonFj80]

Nice progress, I’m looking forward to seeing how you detail the pop top seal and securing the tent fabric.

 

[FlyAddiction]

Quick test fit

 

[FlyAddiction]

Both frames came back to powdercoating. Top of the wall is bonded. And all the bits and pieces needed for the roof lift are received. Prior to bonding the top frame, i carved out some of the foam to run brake and signal lights.

 

[FlyAddiction]

The roof panel was bonded to the aluminum frame and I fabricated all the lift mechnisim hinges. Roof is on and going up and down effortlessly!

 

[FlyAddiction]

Roof is on