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Rodney that looks great!
Digging the swivel table and inset L-track.
Hope to get out on a couple trips when you get it back up this way.
Digging the swivel table and inset L-track.
Hope to get out on a couple trips when you get it back up this way.
gilmorneau
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That...is...AWESOME! Man, that rig is really coming together nicely! My build isn't going so quickly...lol
Do you have a layout with all dimensions?
I'm currently working on on a layout and trying to figure out the best way to approach it on a 2017 model.
Mine is currently undergoing testing for the Japanese market (even though they are built in Nagoya), i.e., DPF certification, etc. It's at the importer right now so I don't have access.
I'm currently working on on a layout and trying to figure out the best way to approach it on a 2017 model.
Mine is currently undergoing testing for the Japanese market (even though they are built in Nagoya), i.e., DPF certification, etc. It's at the importer right now so I don't have access.
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Very Cool!
Looks like Goose-Gear did a really good job on your build. I thought they were using 80/20 extrusions on all of their builds. Have they changed their design? I've been thinking of going with Redarc but I'll have to look into Sterling too.
That's good to know. I can see black extrusions (metal?) with holes. Care to share what was used? I have already put together something in Sketchup using Misumi 20 x 20mm extrusions, but it would be nice to know how much weight might be saved going this route.
By the way, I live in Japan and contacted Goose-Gear about purchasing templates for the floor and side walls. They are not willing to sell them, so I'm going to have to build mine out the hard way using Sketchup. If MY templates work, I will offer them to anyone that wants them.
By the way, I live in Japan and contacted Goose-Gear about purchasing templates for the floor and side walls. They are not willing to sell them, so I'm going to have to build mine out the hard way using Sketchup. If MY templates work, I will offer them to anyone that wants them.
umpqua
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This weekend we made a little progress on the water tank. The tank is built for the most part but will need to be notched in a couple of places before placement. Also, we are devising how it will be attached. Likely a nut will be welded onto the tank with a bolt paced through the cargo area. Still thinking about that.
Currently the tank measures 33x23x10, so if my math is correct it is a 33 gallon tank. It will likely end up somewhere near the 30 gallon capacity mark after fitment. 250lbs of water. Maybe I'm made entirely of water?? I won't have to keep a full tank but it will be nice to have the capacity when it is needed.
A few shots of the work. Also, a bonus pick of what the welder does for an actual living. He welds aluminum chandeliers in the form of trees. Apparently there is a high end market for this. This is the kind of person that you find in Portland.
Also, my coconspirators in the Troopy with a "what's taking so long" look.
Currently the tank measures 33x23x10, so if my math is correct it is a 33 gallon tank. It will likely end up somewhere near the 30 gallon capacity mark after fitment. 250lbs of water. Maybe I'm made entirely of water?? I won't have to keep a full tank but it will be nice to have the capacity when it is needed.
A few shots of the work. Also, a bonus pick of what the welder does for an actual living. He welds aluminum chandeliers in the form of trees. Apparently there is a high end market for this. This is the kind of person that you find in Portland.
Also, my coconspirators in the Troopy with a "what's taking so long" look.
jomelo
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Seeing that hole drilled in the side of the Troopy made me feel sick.
