Originally Posted by
Sitec
So, a late decision to add a large opening to the rear of the truck saw me busy for another weekend. We planned to have two opening windows at the rear, but have now added a large door, so we can sit in bed of a morning with the rear of the truck open and watch the world go by. It will also be pretty safe to have the door open of a night to allow the breeze through. First up was to make the frame and door.
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Next up was to cut a large hole in the rear of the Hab Box... and lift the door and frame into place.
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and then weld it in!
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With the door now in place, we decided to sit up there and admire the view! Parked in the middle of the outback with the door open should be pretty good.
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The main downside I could see is a potential loss of torsional rigidity with a large penetration in a transverse bulkhead? Don't know what other bulkheads there are internally though.
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
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