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RDrancher

04-11-2018 08:10 AM

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Moving right along I see. Hmmm...learned a new word today, "filon." This thread just keeps on getting more and more interesting.

Dig the green carpet. I had a '76 C30 van motorhome for a few years. Green shag in the van part and a stunning orange/yellow combo in the back. She was a looker!

71meangreenc10

04-11-2018 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RDrancher (Post 8235635)

There are few types of Filon. The one I purchased is .045 thick. You spray glue on it and the wood and bond them together. Need a few folks to get it done because it may be difficult to separate once bonded.

Smitty

71meangreenc10

04-13-2018 10:19 PM

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Replaced the front walls today. Just got to adjust the front cap and fix the loose staples.

Smitty

71meangreenc10

04-18-2018 11:46 PM

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Guess this is why the Gas Gauge didn't work........

Smitty

Hart_Rod

04-20-2018 08:13 AM

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Great project!

Stickman

04-20-2018 09:23 AM

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Cool project you have there, will be a nice one for the road.

71meangreenc10

04-20-2018 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 8243063)

Great project!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickman (Post 8243099)

Cool project you have there, will be a nice one for the road.

Thanks :metal:

Smitty

71meangreenc10

04-21-2018 09:52 PM

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Front cap on.....

Smitty

3757chevy

04-21-2018 11:39 PM

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Making good progress , You'll be out on the open road before we know what happened.

71meangreenc10

04-21-2018 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy (Post 8244254)

Making good progress , You'll be out on the open road before we know what happened.

The wife said "This one goes to the front of the line". Burb 3rd, Blazer 2nd and Motor Home is priority. I hope to have this one done this summer.

Smitty

nlped

04-22-2018 12:01 PM

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Nice! I have remnants of a ‘67 Open Road, but it’s nothing like this one.

71meangreenc10

04-23-2018 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8244504)

Nice! I have remnants of a ‘67 Open Road, but it’s nothing like this one.

Thank you.

Smitty

71meangreenc10

05-07-2018 12:18 AM

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Almost ready for the last layer of skin.....

Smitty

Ol Blue K20

05-07-2018 08:42 AM

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Awesome! It's looking great

fecklessgadfly

05-07-2018 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10 (Post 8233800)

Well,
Did a lot of work this weekend. Here is a time warp back for the old Green Shag Carpet. Just remember "It's just a jump to the left".......

More pictures to come tomorrow....

Smitty

I'm a bit behind, I just found this build today. But I wanted to say, I did not expect a Rocky Horror Picture Show reference when I got on this website this morning. Thanks for the laugh.

Oh, great work and nice truck, too!

71meangreenc10

05-07-2018 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20 (Post 8256091)

Awesome! It's looking great

Thanks :metal:

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Originally Posted by fecklessgadfly (Post 8256126)

The wife loves that movie....I was wondering if anyone would catch that quote. Thanks :metal:

Smitty

Dieselwrencher

05-07-2018 09:16 PM

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It is looking very nice. What will you be using for the skin? Sheet metal or some sort of composite with hidden fasteners like newer campers?

71meangreenc10

05-13-2018 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 8256586)

It is looking very nice. What will you be using for the skin? Sheet metal or some sort of composite with hidden fasteners like newer campers?

I will be using Filon for the outer skin. It is very flexible and durable and it is glued on then you put the outer trim on.

Smitty

71meangreenc10

05-14-2018 10:17 AM

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Rear Filon installed.
Had to play with the pressure pot to get the glue to spray in a weird pattern. Took four dudes to put this up. All is well so far. Sides are next...

Smitty

Ol Blue K20

05-14-2018 10:35 AM

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Looking good and moving along pretty fast.

71meangreenc10

05-16-2018 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20 (Post 8260850)

Looking good and moving along pretty fast.

Thank You :metal:

Smitty

71meangreenc10

05-18-2018 12:29 AM

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Whomever invented the Wheel Dolly is a genius.....Moved around like Butta.....Getting prepared for the sides....

Smitty

71meangreenc10

05-19-2018 03:52 PM

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Right side Filon installed: Check.......

Smitty

71meangreenc10

05-20-2018 10:50 PM

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Left side Filon installed: Check....

Smitty

Ol Blue K20

05-20-2018 11:14 PM

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Looking great!

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