Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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QUOTE: I had to add some 2x2s where the plywood seam will be.
Spec,
When adding the top layer of plywood, consider using a full sheet out to the perimeter where all the cut-outs are. For example, lay a sheet over the entry door and cut it out so there is a single uninterrupted piece of plywood encapsulating the entry area. The same applies for the wheel wells. This will provide more strength where you need it most. Also, stagger plywood seams for additional floor strength. You don't want one single plywood seam running all the way from front to back.
Once done, I would add another layer of thin plywood, 1/4" to 3/8", making sure second layer seam work is not matching the first layer. Staggering increases the strength, many times over.
That is why brick walls have staggered bricks.
It's looking great!
Spec,
When adding the top layer of plywood, consider using a full sheet out to the perimeter where all the cut-outs are. For example, lay a sheet over the entry door and cut it out so there is a single uninterrupted piece of plywood encapsulating the entry area. The same applies for the wheel wells. This will provide more strength where you need it most. Also, stagger plywood seams for additional floor strength. You don't want one single plywood seam running all the way from front to back.
Once done, I would add another layer of thin plywood, 1/4" to 3/8", making sure second layer seam work is not matching the first layer. Staggering increases the strength, many times over.
That is why brick walls have staggered bricks.
It's looking great!
