The Bummer offroad build

[Silvrzuki77]

Well got the exterior of my hatch glued on! Starting to look like something now! Need lots of finishing on it obviously.

[Ben]

Did you put 1 layer or 2?

[Silvrzuki77]

I just did one layer on the hatch. Thinking the aluminum skin will stiffen it up? The wood i used was 5.4mm luan i used wet towels on the bends and it bent well.

[Ben]

R u putting 1 or 2 in roof? If 2 on roof u need 2 on hatch

[Silvrzuki77]

I think im going to run one sheet. Going to see how the hatch feels with the insulation in. Im planning on using .062 Aluminum over everything.

[Ben]

It's pretty thick that's what's on my side walls. I had to cut it with a jig saw tin snips would of took forever. I'm happy with the results though.

[kcorigan]

Man! This is awesome! i just finished the 5x8 frame for my TD. Going to get my axle in a week or so... already have my 35x12.50r17's mounted on stock Dodge wheels (towing my Off Road TD behind my Dodge Truck). after i get my axle going to start on the fenders then... build my TD!!! Great job! Im Jealous!!!!! ill drink a for you!

[Silvrzuki77]

Lol thanks!!! Hope you posting a build thread also. If you have any question feel free to ask i know i have been. Ill have a update in alittle bit.

[Silvrzuki77]

Well here is todays update. Got 2 hrs sleep last night at the fire station soo pretty beat. Got the insulation cut and glued in and all the wiring ran. Borrowed a hot knife, what a great tool!!!
Any ways herebis the main body and yes i did one backwards lol.

Got the hatch glued in and sanded the edges.

Hope to have the body skinned with wood sometime this week

[kcorigan]

hey buddy its looking GREAT!!! Question: how much money do you think you have invested so far? (not including the frame)

[Silvrzuki77]

Hmmm i going to say just in wood, wire, my lights, glue, and screws. Roughly 1200-1500 i think. I didnt keep track of it very good. But i have been holding off on buying the expensive stuff. Trim, gaskets, windows, door latches, waterpump, water fill tube, exterior shower mount, fuse block...... My wife is going to kill me.

[Silvrzuki77]

Well here is this weeks update. My wife was gone with a friend to san fransisco sooo i had tonwork around nap time and spongebob to get into the garage. I got the exterior fully enclosed!

Also had to trim that driver fender from touching the body and paint it. Getting a bluesea fuse block out of my dads hummer that he doesnt use. Guess Im going to start on the upper galley cabinets. Think I am going to do sliding doors soo i dont have to move stuff of the table top to get to stuff.

[Silvrzuki77]

Got some more work done today! Got my upper galley most finished. I went with sliding doors im glad i did now i dont have to move stuff off the counter. Still need add a catch just to make sure the stay closed for off road.


Grabbed my old fuse block out of my dads hummer. Guess thats tomorrows project.

[Silvrzuki77]

Well no progress on the trailer but our last day of low 90's (suppose to be 115 friday) did some exploring.
One of the best day trips very remote but no one has screwed with things much!

[Silvrzuki77]

Hey small update started on a door.

Everything should be moving pretty quick I hope. Goin to be ordering a ton of stuff this weekend. Windows, door latches, and other stuff. Stay tuned!