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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$100 to $1000?
Wow you are on a very tight budget....but it makes sense too.
Good reading you plan a crowned roof. That should have a continuous payback. I would maintain 16" centers though. The 24" span will encourage sheathing sag between rafters.
I also agree on the ladder and roof rack. We ordered our 2007 Phoenix Cruiser without them mounted for the very same reasons. We have all that stuff stored at home, keeping in case we ever changed our minds. So far, we are very happy without them.
About reshaping the front. If you plan to rebuild the mattress platform, I would consider making the bed a bit smaller by decreasing the forward overhang. Then play a bit more with the roof angle. You might get enough exterior skin to work with to delete that window. I've seen smaller over-cab beds with aero-dynamics being the bigger priority. They still seem very accommodating for two. Especially if that bed is planned for kids and/or pets.
Wow you are on a very tight budget....but it makes sense too.
Good reading you plan a crowned roof. That should have a continuous payback. I would maintain 16" centers though. The 24" span will encourage sheathing sag between rafters.
I also agree on the ladder and roof rack. We ordered our 2007 Phoenix Cruiser without them mounted for the very same reasons. We have all that stuff stored at home, keeping in case we ever changed our minds. So far, we are very happy without them.
About reshaping the front. If you plan to rebuild the mattress platform, I would consider making the bed a bit smaller by decreasing the forward overhang. Then play a bit more with the roof angle. You might get enough exterior skin to work with to delete that window. I've seen smaller over-cab beds with aero-dynamics being the bigger priority. They still seem very accommodating for two. Especially if that bed is planned for kids and/or pets.
