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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ron.dittmer wrote:
>>>>>I started building a new rear cab corner piece. The old one was all black on the bottom so it needed to go<<<<<
If there is room, I would double up on that cab framing component. All cut-away chassis RVs these days have that piece in there, direct from the chassis manufacturer and it is strong thick steel. Glue two sheets of plywood together with a good outdoor wood glue, then cut them together as one piece of thick plywood.
If your plan is to never remove the center cab-over bed cushion for that easier pass-thru feature, then consider making a full vertical horse shoe frame encompassing the entire rear of the cab. Many people never use that pass-thru in the cab-over bed. Having a solid wood platform for the bed, and good vertical framing attached to it will assure a more solid frontal area for improved strength where it's needed most.
Just a thought. It's so easy to suggest things, but so difficult to apply them.
Like Ron suggested, you can make the opening between the cab and cabin, smaller....to beef up the structural strength. Sounds like a good idea. Of course, if you do decide to make the cab-over bunk smaller, you may not need to. YOu could make those pieces you have the template for, an additional 12" wide, into the space, though it will reduce your ability to recline your driver's seat......
It's always something.:S
Keep the pictures coming.....it's looking great.....well, you know what I mean:@
