Shelter to Camper Conversion....

[59apache]

thank you! with all the kind responses its fun to write and share!

 

[Trainman]

Ausgezeichnet!!

 

[daddy2]

59apache,
Just look through your thread. I must say you have done a great job with your camper conversion. Excellent metal working skills. Would love to have a some of your shop equipment. Keep up the good work.

 

[59apache]

thank you!

 

[59apache]

last woodwork....a divider wall between cargo and batteries. equipped with a airline track to secure stuff nicely. these things are great!

 

[59apache]

one chapter forgotten.... windows!

my shelter is original equipped with 3 windows on the left side. i know someone who has replaced these windows with better & bigger ones. So i'd asked him about and got them for a crate beer...
the frames are made of steel, with mesh. So i cut one window and make it lower and cut the others to make one big window. glass was made new by a neighbor, it's laminated glass.

 

[59apache]

and new paint outside....one layer of primer


on my truck...

 

[Cleptomaniac]

Wow!

 

[RAYZER]

Fantastic job Sir!! Looks military to me!!

 

[4x4 Forever]

Even the outside is going to look as good as the inside!

Can't wait for the finished product!

 

[59apache]

it's to cold for painting..... 37°F this morning

I have to wait for a few warmer days.

I guess i will do it in MERDC desert grey...it's cooler inside than 34052.

 

[59apache]

FS30277 1st. layer

 

[59apache]

this is the plan:


the shelter is removeable...keep this in mind...comments welcome.

 

[Kohburn]

should be nice

 

[59apache]

if you try your first camo, Mr. Beamer is your friend

 

[59apache]

detachable gas cooker....stainless sheetmetal cut, bend, studs welded on, rubbermounts with nut / bolt inserts - ready.

 

[59apache]

outline in FS30118
please cross your fingers for me....i hope it doesn't look stupid after all that work.

 

[59apache]

progress



just waiting for the FS 30257 Earth Yellow . Then a few days for hardening, then flat clear coat. Takes time.

 

[RAYZER]

That's going to look really cool!! Very good work !

 

[Tow4]

What an awesome project! Great job!