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W400 Ambulance: aka: Dubya Four Hundred Bambulance: I GOT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!

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There is a real nice thread on here somewhere where a fellow from FL did a frame off on an 886 or W400. Had lots of nice pics of how he removed and repaired that nose cone.
 
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Recovry4x4 said:
There is a real nice thread on here somewhere wherw a fellow from FL did a frame off on an 886 or W400. Had lots of nice pics of how he removex and repaired that nosecone.
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Pretty sure you're referring to Lawrence Of Arabias truck?

Was studying those pictures just a week or three ago.
 
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LOVING the W400!!!!!!!!!!!! - no matter the evolution!
That roof top is looking pretty bad! What about another 886 roof section to replace it with?
 
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LOVING the W400!!!!!!!!!!!! - no matter the evolution!
That roof top is looking pretty bad! What about another 886 roof section to replace it with?
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I was thinking look for a step van or semi trailer being scrapped, or maybe even a bus?

Closest thing I can get from the local metal suppliers is three 4x8 sheets. Then again, that would probably be easier to work with than a single big huge piece, if I'm going to DIY.
 
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Did you check with any RV repair places? They replace motor home roofs all the time.
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No, but I was contemplating doing exactly that.

Most RV places deal exclusively in rubber membrane roofs this days, which I actually wouldn't have a problem with. I don't give a hoot about it being correct or show quality, I just wast to keep the rainwater out and stave of the corrosion for a least a few more years.
 
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Also consider stealing roof skin off of an M1010. I think it's big enough. Might find a lot of good parts if you can find a 1010 body.
 
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michigandon said:
I was thinking look for a step van or semi trailer being scrapped, or maybe even a bus?

Closest thing I can get from the local metal suppliers is three 4x8 sheets. Then again, that would probably be easier to work with than a single big huge piece, if I'm going to DIY.
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Maybe a step van or a semi trailer but I wouldn't think a typical bus roof section would work too well. I have a 4x8 sheet of 16 gauge to be used on the L & R lower sides of my red M886; that stuff is fairly strong. Does cross bracing need to be (re)installed?
 
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Does cross bracing need to be (re)installed?
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I think some of it may have been compromised, hopefully not. I'm going to try to get the old roof cut off this weekend and determine.

If I cannot find a single large piece, I may need to install additional ones where the ends butt up against each other.
 
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Yeah, the 1010 is aluminum. It does have steel crossmembers though. Galvanealled sheet might be a good choice if you can source it locally. You may want to ring up MDMorgan for some brotherly advice as he and Mahala have extensive knowledge in the field.
 
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Recovry4x4 said:
Yeah, the 1010 is aluminum. It does have steel crossmembers though. Galvanealled sheet might be a good choice if you can source it locally. You may want to ring up MDMorgan for some brotherly advice as he and Mahala have extensive knowledge in the field.
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Was contemplating Galvalume, but not sure if it is available locally. Wouldn't have to worry about painting the underneath!
 
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That looks like the ticket. I was looking at that site a while back for fender flares. I'm trying to find something exactly like the W400 has to add to my M1010. If I can source something like that, I may dual it as well.
 
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Recovry4x4 said:
That looks like the ticket. I was looking at that site a while back for fender flares. I'm trying to find something exactly like the W400 has to add to my M1010. If I can source something like that, I may dual it as well.
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How about making some out of a piece of culvert, or a 55-gallon drum (don't laugh!)?
 
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I've seen the culvert and drum "thing" - could work. The big concern with the roll roofing is to make sure your bracing/cross members are just so. That stuff is 22 gauge, just like car parts stores sell.
 
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