That is how mine are now..
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That is how mine are now..
TuffMudder
Still working on my FJ55!
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Here's what I've been working on, the roof support. As you know, I cut out the factory supports then Lizard Skinned and the Monstalined the roof. Needing some kind of supports, this is what I came up with. It will house some rocker switches, radio speakers and the dome lights. The back dome light will hinge down with two hinges, so I can have some light, when I build the drawers. Hope it all works out!
It will also have a navigational light for my Wife. It's on a goose neck, she can put anywhere and has both white and red LEDs, the red for stealth mode.
On the sides I put some aircraft hold down strips. They have different o rings and bolt hold downs, that you can slide down to any position. Good for netting or flashlight mounts, even a shotgun mount, etc.
It goes up tonight, if all goes good. I bought some 3M seam sealer in beige, to put between the roof and the supports. I had a heck of a time bending the square tubing to the shape of the roof, but got them pretty close.
It will also have a navigational light for my Wife. It's on a goose neck, she can put anywhere and has both white and red LEDs, the red for stealth mode.
On the sides I put some aircraft hold down strips. They have different o rings and bolt hold downs, that you can slide down to any position. Good for netting or flashlight mounts, even a shotgun mount, etc.It goes up tonight, if all goes good. I bought some 3M seam sealer in beige, to put between the roof and the supports. I had a heck of a time bending the square tubing to the shape of the roof, but got them pretty close.
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Opened up the back of the shop, she waits quietly..
TuffMudder
Still working on my FJ55!
That looks great Ron and will give you some really nice extra features
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Ron, you ever SLEEP?
SWEET
SWEET
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Bob,
I tend to dose off when I sit in my easy chair. I can do a lot with a 10 minute nap!
I tend to dose off when I sit in my easy chair. I can do a lot with a 10 minute nap!
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Mad skills, all I can say jealous of the skill set on here.
Why did I even bother with putting that new headliner in? Very jealous!
PabloCruise
SILVER Star
Here's what I've been working on, the roof support. As you know, I cut out the factory supports then Lizard Skinned and the Monstalined the roof. Needing some kind of supports, this is what I came up with. It will house some rocker switches, radio speakers and the dome lights. The back dome light will hinge down with two hinges, so I can have some light, when I build the drawers. Hope it all works out!
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It will also have a navigational light for my Wife. It's on a goose neck, she can put anywhere and has both white and red LEDs, the red for stealth mode.
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It goes up tonight, if all goes good. I bought some 3M seam sealer in beige, to put between the roof and the supports. I had a heck of a time bending the square tubing to the shape of the roof, but got them pretty close.
Don't forget the disco ball mount!
PabloCruise
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Queue up the Barry White music - Oh Yeah!
I like that. Want to make another one? Yours makes my added supports look like crap.
Another job well done Ron!
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Thanks guys!
We got it in there, but I need to tweak a few bolt holes. I can't weld anything without it warping. What I like about it, you don't see up in there, looking from the outside.
Pablo, I'm not sure about the disco ball, but maybe some fancy drop down cup holders, got to try and stay up with JMack!
We got it in there, but I need to tweak a few bolt holes. I can't weld anything without it warping. What I like about it, you don't see up in there, looking from the outside.
Pablo, I'm not sure about the disco ball, but maybe some fancy drop down cup holders, got to try and stay up with JMack!
Dang it Ron. I want one like that! Are you going to leave it as is or covering it. I was thinking of something similar to what you have done, but then covering it with a thin sheet of plywood.
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David,
I'm leaving it like that. Used the same color Monstaliner, so it blends in nice. Having it open adds to the head room. I used 1 1/2" tubing, could of went smaller, but had a heck of a time finding thin speakers. Covering it up and adding some more sound deadener would be good too.
I'm leaving it like that. Used the same color Monstaliner, so it blends in nice. Having it open adds to the head room. I used 1 1/2" tubing, could of went smaller, but had a heck of a time finding thin speakers. Covering it up and adding some more sound deadener would be good too.
Looks good Ron!!!
Stay up with J Mack? Looks like I'm going to have to kick it into high gear before you put me another lap down..
Cool. I still need to put my roller bender together. [emoji1]