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Old 04-13-2009, 12:57 AM   #21
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Re: Has anyone built there own penthouse top?

WOW, I'm blown away, I've tried to contact you but to no avail..
When you have time please contact me, again killer job!

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Old 04-16-2009, 10:28 PM   #22
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Absolutely beautiful design and build , you need to pat yourself on the back and by the way congratulations on your completion .
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Old 04-26-2009, 09:39 PM   #23
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Re: Has anyone built there own penthouse top?

Well it is starting to look like a actual camper van I figured I would post some new pics for everyone to check out.













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Old 04-27-2009, 12:24 AM   #24
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Re: Has anyone built there own penthouse top?

Wow!
That is Sky High
Tell me how do you get support on the extension? Looks like it might be almost 6ft sticking out the back!
Very impressive! Congrats!
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Old 04-28-2009, 04:36 AM   #25
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Coolest Penthouse Ever Made, Period!!!
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Old 04-30-2009, 09:52 PM   #26
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Re: Has anyone built there own penthouse top?

Finally I got the head liner and lights in!!

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Old 05-04-2009, 08:17 PM   #27
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Still not done but I finally got it outside to take some pictures

top down




going up




up with bed in


up with bed out


rear view

Looking up and in from rear door

front looking to back

Laying in bed looking forward

top up bed slide in with rear hatch closed


So I have some trimming and wiring and other misc things but it is finally starting to look like somthing.
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Old 05-04-2009, 08:34 PM   #28
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I love it! Looks Great!
It is the Bellagio of Sportsmobiles!
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Old 05-05-2009, 12:13 AM   #29
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Ah I now see how you support the rear section

Smart installation
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Old 05-10-2009, 09:27 PM   #30
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Very nice. I'd love to see a youtube video of the opening/closing.

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