P1000 Next P1K project begins

[Eltobgi]

Looks like it will be more than enough material for both doors! Love that the whole family is involved in this project!
I'm guessing that you are kicked back in a folding chair with a cold one while the family gets er done lol
Can't wait to see finished project!

 

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[CumminsPusher]

No I was doing this notice the window recess. I x-ed previous and built these.

 

[HoundDog]

Looks awesome bud, I cant wait to see more

 

[CumminsPusher]

Finally made paint

 

[Eltobgi]

Looking good!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Looking good!

Thank you Eltobgi! I may black out the center post but the lexan I currently have is bronze so I don't want that clash. Looks different it's going to take a bit to get use to it.


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[ghost]

Cool !!!
That picture gave me goosebumps.

Why couldn't honda do something like instead of those armoured doors they sell?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Sure be cheaper!


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[Eltobgi]

Thank you Eltobgi! I may black out the center post but the lexan I currently have is bronze so I don't want that clash. Looks different it's going to take a bit to get use to it.


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I'll tell you what will not take a bit to get used to...an enclosed custom one of a kind cab during freezing northern temps! If you don't like the bronze look there is always window film!

 

[CumminsPusher]

I'll tell you what will not take a bit to get used to...an enclosed custom one of a kind cab during freezing northern temps! If you don't like the bronze look there is always window film!

I really want clear I think for the sides. The front one will be 1/8 tempered when I can. It will be nice to have an enclosed cab again though. Once these are done I'll start designing the rear it'll go better because I at least have a path now

 

[moparornocar]

Sweet mother of Christ. That is gorgeous. I was thinking of just making a whole door since the factory doors don't seal at all anyway. I was thinking thin gauge square tubing or solid 3/8 plywood glassed over. Care to divulge materials used?

 

[Eltobgi]

I really want clear I think for the sides. The front one will be 1/8 tempered when I can. It will be nice to have an enclosed cab again though. Once these are done I'll start designing the rear it'll go better because I at least have a path now

I hear there is a storm rolling through. It's supposed to drop up to 5" on us by the end of the week! I'm looking forward to it! I'll throw on my winter gear and take the Beast out to play in the snow for the first time

 

[moparornocar]

Also, I think I'm doing a custom soft rear panel for this winter. Mama is too prego to ride now anyway. Just me and the boy.

 

[GlockMeister]

Looks awesome man. You definitely got talent doing that kind of stuff.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Sweet mother of Christ. That is gorgeous. I was thinking of just making a whole door since the factory doors don't seal at all anyway. I was thinking thin gauge square tubing or solid 3/8 plywood glassed over. Care to divulge materials used?

Good call! 23/32 pine plywood is what I started with this time around. It was 11 layers so it was super dense. Then glass over. The reason I changed up is that I wanted the windows to sit flush on the door so nothing catches. The upper doors sit in the center of the ROPS so they'll take less abuse. When I tried to get the glassed foam to recess for it things got bad quick. There wasn't enough lip for strength for windows to sit on the back egde. The wing windows operating would have gotten tricky as well. There is some more weight but the glass didn't need to be as thick either so it's only about 3lbs/side more. It'll be easier for someone else to build and the uppers won't require bracing glassed inside to mount to. Not excited to use wood but it's encased so it'll stay good.
I tried many things but for strength and lightweight this seemed to be the best. I was close to going aluminum full doors at the end but still wanted them to separate. I've measured all gaps around the door and have a pretty good selection of seals straight from eBay. The whole door will seal good

 

[CumminsPusher]

I hear there is a storm rolling through. It's supposed to drop up to 5" on us by the end of the week! I'm looking forward to it! I'll throw on my winter gear and take the Beast out to play in the snow for the first time

The hills around us have been white I'm pissed. Less camping for us

 

[CumminsPusher]

Looks awesome man. You definitely got talent doing that kind of stuff.

You did some of the same process with those killer speaker bars you made so it's not just me lol.

 

[moparornocar]

Good call! 23/32 pine plywood is what I started with this time around. It was 11 layers so it was super dense. Then glass over. The reason I changed up is that I wanted the windows to sit flush on the door so nothing catches. The upper doors sit in the center of the ROPS so they'll take less abuse. When I tried to get the glassed foam to recess for it things got bad quick. There wasn't enough lip for strength for windows to sit on the back egde. The wing windows operating would have gotten tricky as well. There is some more weight but the glass didn't need to be as thick either so it's only about 3lbs/side more. It'll be easier for someone else to build and the uppers won't require bracing glassed inside to mount to. Not excited to use wood but it's encased so it'll stay good.
I tried many things but for strength and lightweight this seemed to be the best. I was close to going aluminum full doors at the end but still wanted them to separate. I've measured all gaps around the door and have a pretty good selection of seals straight from eBay. The whole door will seal good

I like it. I like working with wood, it's easier to manipulate and make to what you want. I wouldn't worry too much on the weight. Another 100 lb wouldn't matter when you've already got 7 people in it as it is lol

 

[moparornocar]

What was your solution for mounting by the way? And opening the door from the outside?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Well I don't like weight up high for sure and and the current hinges will only take so much but will take this I'm thinking.
I've only got the rear mount done that was pretty easy I basically put a longer bolt in the upper back outer cladding piece and a nutsert on on top and built a bracket. The front isn't completed yet but I built a bracket for the inside of the door. I'll update with pictures once completed