Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

[jkidd6339]

It's .040. I used a hand seamer.

[swoody126]

Got a little more work done today.

this pic displays a highly overlooked feature of (IMHO) a critical attribute of the BETTER work space

A LIFTING POINT, or 9...

divide the floor space by 4, in each direction

place a reinforced lifting point at the intersection of these divisions(3 across X 3 deep)

this provides one with the ability to perform the pictured task, lift, plus the ability to spin, tilt & roll...

just a ponderment for those who are planning a work space

btw, NICE WORK

sw

[lfhoward]

It's .040. I used a hand seamer.

How easy or hard is that hand seamer to use? It looks like you were able to get a clean fold line across the roof sheet. Looks good. I was wondering if I would need to have my roof sheets bent professionally by a machine shop, but I'd rather do it myself if it's a reasonable DIY job.

[jkidd6339]

It's .040. I used a hand seamer.

How easy or hard is that hand seamer to use? It looks like you were able to get a clean fold line across the roof sheet. Looks good. I was wondering if I would need to have my roof sheets bent professionally by a machine shop, but I'd rather do it myself if it's a reasonable DIY job.

I doesn't look as clean as a brake. It's a little wavy but I plan to put a piece of trim over most of it.

[jkidd6339]

Today's Progress.

[jkidd6339]

Today I got the trim and molding dry fitted and the doors bedded.

[jkidd6339]

Got all the edges sealed and the roof vent installed. Also got the diamond plate for the running boards fitted. Down to just a few items and the outside will be finished.

[lfhoward]

Congrats on getting the skin and doors on! This is encouraging to see, as I am in the middle of the process myself on my build. Looks really good.

[jkidd6339]

Congrats on getting the skin and doors on! This is encouraging to see, as I am in the middle of the process myself on my build. Looks really good.

Thanks I guess I want to start using it. So I have been moving along pretty good with the time I have. I have to mount the running boards and marker lights and I think the outside is done. I will be able to use it at that point and have the summer to finish the inside.

[JmsCaverly]

Today I got the trim and molding dry fitted and the doors bedded.

This is clean looking, I really wanted to do white on mine but I couldn't fine 5x10 sheets painted white for a reasonable price.

Nice build!

[StPatron]

Sweet! Clean lines, sturdy, excellent craftsmanship and speedy build!! Very impressive. No kidding...

[jkidd6339]

Thanks for the comments.

[jkidd6339]

The outside is done and I am ready to start on the inside.

[lfhoward]

That looks really great! The diamond plate flashing really dresses it up.

[Alan_H]

I would suggest looking into a way to secure those jack handles, you could lose both of them on a steep departure angle.