brachunky
Scotland
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May 13, 2020 16:32:08 GMT
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So the background is that the F100's load box is full of dents etc but................has no rusty holes! Seeing as I'm honestly undecided on how to proceed with making it look a bit better(as in new straight floor/wood bed etc), I'm thinking about making a cover for the old sod. So firstly, do I go for a solid alley cover operated with gas struts or the traditional method of a vinyl tie down cover which would need to be made by yours truly who has never touched cotton before let alone a sewing machine  So in true RR fashion, opinions would be appreciated on either option and in the case of the vinyl one, how did yours turn out?
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May 13, 2020 18:17:19 GMT
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Not exactly what you asked, but you could either try them for a price, or maybe get some ideas. They did me a 70’s retro awning to go on my mk1 Escort, it is fantastic & they were really helpful www.specialisedcanvas.co.uk/ |
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Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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May 13, 2020 18:48:44 GMT
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Vynil (or canvas) tonneaus get pretty tiresome pretty quick in my experience, if you’re actually using them at all regularly. They flap a lot in the wind/turbulence as well, and are quite noisy when they do so.
On the couple of vehicles I’ve had with them I actually ended up removing them.
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brachunky
Scotland
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May 13, 2020 19:33:57 GMT
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Vynil (or canvas) tonneaus get pretty tiresome pretty quick in my experience, if you’re actually using them at all regularly. They flap a lot in the wind/turbulence as well, and are quite noisy when they do so. On the couple of vehicles I’ve had with them I actually ended up removing them. It's been sometime since I have used one but cant remember them being noisy etc although the centre brace which stops water pooling may have helped! |
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May 13, 2020 22:31:46 GMT
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i used a pair of insignia bonnet hindges, i folded 2 plates and pop riveted them to the insides of the pickup body,i then made up a frame to cover the rear of the body.
i then cut a sheet of 2mm sign plastic board the stuff sign makers use .
i bonded this to the frame, then glued on leatherette stretched and glued on ,
locking it from inside the pickup body using rubber toggle holders that they used to use to hold mini bonnets down looks perfect and very tidy i don t have a pics blame photobucket
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May 13, 2020 22:33:00 GMT
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frame i used 1 inch box metal you could use half inch to lighten it
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brachunky
Scotland
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i used a pair of insignia bonnet hindges, i folded 2 plates and pop riveted them to the insides of the pickup body,i then made up a frame to cover the rear of the body. i then cut a sheet of 2mm sign plastic board the stuff sign makers use . i bonded this to the frame, then glued on leatherette stretched and glued on , locking it from inside the pickup body using rubber toggle holders that they used to use to hold mini bonnets down looks perfect and very tidy i don t have a pics blame photobucket Cheers bud! Some good tips there including the rubber toggles |
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May 14, 2020 16:29:56 GMT
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Just go for a full steel one...  OK, I'll admit it's not exactly waterproof, but it looks cool, and if you're trying to make the biggest pizza in the world you can't beat this thing for grating the cheese! |
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brachunky
Scotland
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May 14, 2020 17:59:23 GMT
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If anyone sat on yer car, their butt would get rasped!
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79cord
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May 15, 2020 12:08:48 GMT
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I've also been wondering about this for a friend, Corflute style extruded plastic seems tempting if you aren't worried about a perfect surface finish to keep weight down, on a tube steel frame hinged in the middle.?
I tried the smooth metal skinned plastic composite panels sometimes used for better signage backing (& building claďing), for another project & was surprised how much that weighed, though would give an excellent surface finish.
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brachunky
Scotland
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May 15, 2020 12:38:08 GMT
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I've also been wondering about this for a friend, Corflute style extruded plastic seems tempting if you aren't worried about a perfect surface finish to keep weight down, on a tube steel frame hinged in the middle.? I tried the smooth metal skinned plastic composite panels sometimes used for better signage backing (& building claďing), for another project & was surprised how much that weighed, though would give an excellent surface finish. Weight is certainly a consideration although a solid(heavier) solution is probably a bit more within my skillset than fabric! Decisions, decisions! |
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