UPDATE!
Here's what I started with:
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My final project in action:
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Put my old IPF 900 lights up top, and she still fits in the garage:
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More build photos to come.
Adventurer
Transforming a commercial shell into an expedition camper...
UPDATE!
Here's what I started with:
P3290014.JPG
My final project in action:
0520121451.jpgP8020015.jpgP5190004.JPG
Put my old IPF 900 lights up top, and she still fits in the garage:
PA230016.jpg
More build photos to come.
Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 10:43 PM.
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2003 Tacoma Expedition rig
1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
1967 Dodge W200
1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance
Adventurer
Hey Tyler... lookin good, I'm thinkin on the same lines if I can get my Jeep sold. A full size regular with a high top shell, an elevated bed platform so I can put my old ARB fridge underneath and still be able to sit up without hitting my head. What are your plans for the inside?
How's that welder working for you? Sure do miss itI've heard working with aluminum is tricky...
Dennis
98 Adventure TJ-L - SOLD
98 ZJ Daily Drivin Adventure Rig
Adventurer
Best thing I have ever bought! I have made a roof rack, rear bumper/tire carrier, light bar, rock sliders, modified suspension, subframe connectors and suspension parts for my 69 Plymouth...the list goes on and on! Now I have the spoolgun working for this project. The aluminum is very tricky. Some welds are excellent, some need grinding and re-doing!
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2003 Tacoma Expedition rig
1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
1967 Dodge W200
1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance
Adventurer
Added a 1x2" aluminum support for the extra roof load:
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Cut down the side doors and added side windows with vents:
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Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 10:58 PM.
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2003 Tacoma Expedition rig
1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
1967 Dodge W200
1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance
Adventurer
NICE work!
Explorer
NICE! Gives me some ideas.... if I keep my truck..
Chase
98 Rodeo
2011 Chevy Quigley... company truck.
01 Ram, w/ 12v/nv4500/4x4 and stuff. SOLD
Explorer
Looking good. Keep documenting your work!
Toyotero
- 2003 Tacoma Dbl-cab SR5 V6 TRD 4WD........
- 1986 4Runner DLX
- 1985 Celica Supra P-type
- 1977 Celica GT Liftback
"La Vida Nica"
“If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.” -Confucius
Adventurer
Cut down the side doors by removing the outer skin, modifying the frame and re-placing the skin:
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I added reinforcements to the roof and fabricated mounts for an FJ Cruiser Bajarack:
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Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 11:03 PM.
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2003 Tacoma Expedition rig
1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
1967 Dodge W200
1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance
Adventurer
You have some great ideas and matching skills with using a welder for multiple metals.
For your topper, have you thought of integrating the RTT into the top of the topper to make an adlib flip-pac? That way you won't have to 'exit' the sleep area to get back into your topper, nor have to reach through the vent.
I've got a commercial topper as well, though its an enclosed 1pc fiberglass unit. I'm planning out the tilt pop-top for it and will be looking into adding a fold out RTT style sleep area off that. Need the standing room inside, then the 'sleep loft' for when I need extra sleeping space or camping base shelf space.
Last edited by jagular7; 04-01-2011 at 04:10 PM.
Mike
Jagular7
Lnxa, KS
Adventurer
love watching these retrofits! I have been dreaming of an aluminum spool gun for my welder...... hmmmmmm
keep up the great work.....
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