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Old 04-02-2013, 09:29 AM   #21
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Re: Van puzzle Swiss V2
Dave, screw it on the roof.

Edit, the frame is bolted, the canvas is screwed

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Remarkable effort! Looks like something I would attempt--and there's something seriously wrong with me.

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Old 04-03-2013, 10:52 PM   #23
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Re: Van puzzle Swiss V2
Preparing a fiber part to close the gap...
Teaser

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Old 04-06-2013, 09:00 PM   #24
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Re: Van puzzle Swiss V2
Picture of the rear frame reinforcment, same as the one in front.


Canvas side screwed to the van roof.



Pop top in place, still need to seal the junction between canvas and roof and close the gap.
Part is in drying phase pict to come.
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Old 04-06-2013, 10:23 PM   #25
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Great progress.
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:40 PM   #26
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Re: Van puzzle Swiss V2
After the teaser picture, here is the part...




Yes the core came from the surf board...
Surfing van...

Painted:


Before installing:


After, not finished yet, still the finish seal to do:
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:53 PM   #27
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After plugging up the roof hole, I still have the floor one to take care of...
It is almost like a Swiss cheese, holes everywhere

The hole and the frame that will support the heater and the seat:


The heater being finally prepared:


In place and covered:
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Well, great job to make your Surfvan ! But personnaly, I would have painted the Surfpart in white...
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Old 04-15-2013, 06:27 AM   #29
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that filler piece looks awesome. youve got some great fab skills man!
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that filler piece looks awesome. youve got some great fab skills man!
Agree. Is the filler piece attached to the PH, or is it attached to the van roof?


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