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Outstanding work there Master Kinsey!
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I love it. Well done.
We are not worthy. Best covid build ever
TeddyBoy
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Thanks guys.
Think it was built by a company called Horton or Hobson or something like that, dont remember now.
I do still have an issue where the shell pulls away from the cab above the windshield and leaks. I added a lot of fastening locations and It's far better than when I got it but does still move around. So far I've bondo'd it twice and now Flex Sealed it a couple of times but it's gonna open up again.
My only other strategy will be to add a water proofing RV tape across the seam and hope for the best.
You guys have any other thoughts?
Think it was built by a company called Horton or Hobson or something like that, dont remember now.
I do still have an issue where the shell pulls away from the cab above the windshield and leaks. I added a lot of fastening locations and It's far better than when I got it but does still move around. So far I've bondo'd it twice and now Flex Sealed it a couple of times but it's gonna open up again.
My only other strategy will be to add a water proofing RV tape across the seam and hope for the best.
You guys have any other thoughts?
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Are those bi-fold doors on the passenger side still used?
I sure hope you got that thing for free, with all that (amazing) work you had to do to save it.
I sure hope you got that thing for free, with all that (amazing) work you had to do to save it.
Brother Ted,
This maybe just a crazy thought. Maybe attacking the issue should be done from the inside. I can only see the pictures you posted of the outside but just maybe the roof of the van cab is moving down. Not sure if you can add any bracing inside some how to support the sheet metal. Just a stupid thought so be gentle.
This maybe just a crazy thought. Maybe attacking the issue should be done from the inside. I can only see the pictures you posted of the outside but just maybe the roof of the van cab is moving down. Not sure if you can add any bracing inside some how to support the sheet metal. Just a stupid thought so be gentle.
TeddyBoy
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so I have braced it in 6 or 8 different locations across the top of the windshield bu welding in 3/16 tabs to the and through bolting it. I'll throw up a few pics to make it clear(er). The idea is to make it as solid as possible and eliminate any movement b/w the chassis and the fiber glass shell.
I think the issue is really the frame, it's 22ft.+ and not boxed in so it flexes A LOT. Aside from boxing it in partially or fully there's not much i can do about it so I'm thinking the "easier" fix is to create a flexible seam, doesn't have to move a lot, maybe an 1/-16 to an 1/8 at the very most but wont crack or break the seal.
The pics will help.
I think your flexible joint idea is likely your best route. Sounds like you've made a strong attempt at hard mounting, to little avail. The shell sounds like it has too much flex to make a good solid mount.
I'd say clean the seam good and find you some type of weather stripping, maybe like a bulb door seal or something similar and slide that along the edge of the fiberglass shell. Then tighten down your fasteners and maybe put some silicone behind that just for good measure. Silicone should seal the seal to the top of the cab, door seal will give you that minor amount of flex to let the 2 move just a little.
P.S. missed seeing you this weekend. But the pig was being temperamental and now I know what needs fixing before the next trip out.
I'd say clean the seam good and find you some type of weather stripping, maybe like a bulb door seal or something similar and slide that along the edge of the fiberglass shell. Then tighten down your fasteners and maybe put some silicone behind that just for good measure. Silicone should seal the seal to the top of the cab, door seal will give you that minor amount of flex to let the 2 move just a little.
P.S. missed seeing you this weekend. But the pig was being temperamental and now I know what needs fixing before the next trip out.
Looking great Ted, hope you are well.
