TomC Truck Conversion

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:10:32 AM

Here's some pictures of the truck conversion as it sits now. The windows have not been cut out yet-but are framed in. On the exterior views, the chrome bumper is goofed up, and has been redone. This is the front right view-the hardware for the doors isn't in yet. Good Luck, TomC

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:11:37 AM

Left front.

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:12:17 AM

Left Front

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:14:08 AM

Rear view with the tail gate, and the hardware in for the side doors. The upper roof railings are not correct-they are being rebuilt without them sticking up so much (for the roof top view platform).

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:15:03 AM

Right side (Osps)

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:15:26 AM

Back of truck

TomC · November 12, 2009, 10:16:01 AM

Back inside showing the framing.

Lonnie time to go · November 12, 2009, 11:24:20 AM

You are off to a great start.
Lonnie

belfert · November 12, 2009, 12:04:35 PM

I'm curious why you choose those aluminum moldings for the top edge of the box? It makes the whole thing look more like a box truck or a semi trailer than a motorhome.

I suppose the look will change with the windows installed.

TomC · November 12, 2009, 02:58:28 PM

Mainly because it is built by American Truck Body that uses the same top for their commercial boxes. I figured, its' worked for hundreds of commercial boxes-works for me. Good Luck, TomC

bottomacher · November 12, 2009, 03:01:34 PM

What an interesting statement. It's clearly easier to build the corners that way, and it provides a great deal more room on the inside for cabinets, bunks, etc. I think the look is great, but then I like trucks, too.

travelingfools · November 12, 2009, 03:28:25 PM

Tom, How do you think the back will ride going down the road..

FloridaCliff · November 12, 2009, 04:30:00 PM

Tom,

Looks good!

This is also something I have a passing interest in.

Looking forward to future updates and pictures.

Any pictures of the frame extension???

Cliff

belfert · November 12, 2009, 04:36:30 PM

Quote from: bottomacher on November 12, 2009, 03:01:34 PM
What an interesting statement. It's clearly easier to build the corners that way, and it provides a great deal more room on the inside for cabinets, bunks, etc. I think the look is great, but then I like trucks, too.

I wasn't commenting on the square corners, but rather the specific aluminum molding used. Square corners are a very good thing to have.

Unlike many, I like the Eagle model 25 with the square corners as the interior is the easier to build that way.

TomC · November 12, 2009, 05:13:05 PM

Florida Cliff- here's the frame extension.

Travelingfools- The rear should ride very well with the Kenworth 8 air bag suspension, and the over hang (12ft) in the back-especially when the car is inside. That should slow down the rebound to about bus like. Good Luck, TomC