P1000 Next P1K project begins

[CumminsPusher]

I must have missed it but how do you fasten the window to the door? I am thinking of doing the same thing to mine. You are a very talented person and you do inspire a lot of us with your projects.

I know you're in the same field so thank you old trucks. I've got about 75% of the brackets done now I'm hoping tomorrow I'll get the whole day so I can get this damn thing done. There's two brackets one at the rear post and one in the middle. The rear is fairly simple but the front one I'm still working on the reinforcement inside the door trying to figure how to tie it in with the upper hinge. Because of the added weight and the upper hinge gets sloppy in these anyways it's got to get some strength.
I'll post as I get them finished but also I'm trying to come up with a good way to open from the outside. I was going to run an electric truck pop in each door but decided against that and am probably going to go with something like a lock button from an old truck but still working this out.
Hopefully with fit and finish done i'll start gaining some ground here but with camping slowed way down my honey do list has become overwhelming



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[Delton]

That is some first class grade A workmanship right there. If I wore a hat, I'd be tipping it right about now.

 

[oldtrucks]

Thanks for the reply. I have a couple of thoughts about this and like you have mentioned the hinges are the weakest part of the doors. I will be doing some research on ways to strengthen the hinges. I know of some materials that we used at Boeing that would work but sourcing them is a problem.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Ok got front mount designed its solid. Built a bracket to go on the inside to stablize the window frame. Everything is crude I know but it'll all clean up nicely and it's easier to show what was done with contrasting colors.

This is the bracket that goes into the door pretty simple. It shows how the two are sandwiched.

 

[moparornocar]

Ok got front mount designed its solid. Built a bracket to go on the inside to stablize the window frame. Everything is crude I know but it'll all clean up nicely and it's easier to show what was done with contrasting colors. View attachment 26942

This is the bracket that goes into the door pretty simple. It shows how the two are sandwiched. View attachment 26944

Man this is awesome. Good work CP

 

[sharp]

You have skills that most people can only dream about.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Thanks guys. I guess 30 years of being around cars pays off once in awhile


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[CumminsPusher]

This is the bracket before install to the door. Put j-nuts on backsides for ease of install. You can see the upper right corner goes into the hinge area then I'll foam for strength.


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[Eltobgi]

Interesting! Little disappointed that there was no beer in the holder on the door

 

[CumminsPusher]

Front mount done both sides. Sprayed everything with bed liner. Very little wobble with only one mount.need to spray all the stainless hardware but close. She's a keeper.

 

[joeymt33]

View attachment 26976 Front mount done both sides. Sprayed everything with bed liner. Very little wobble with only one mount.need to spray all the stainless hardware but close. She's a keeper.

Really cool, just tell me where to send the check!

 

[Eltobgi]

View attachment 26976 Front mount done both sides. Sprayed everything with bed liner. Very little wobble with only one mount.need to spray all the stainless hardware but close. She's a keeper.

WOW! That is solid! What keeps the rear of the window sitting squarely on the door Is there a pin or shaft from the window frame into the door

 

[CumminsPusher]

WOW! That is solid! What keeps the rear of the window sitting squarely on the door Is there a pin or shaft from the window frame into the door

Still have to put rear mount in right now its all on the front. Made me feel good to know that all the effort on the front paid off pretty happy. I'm hoping it'll all stay there's a ton of overkill but till it hits trails and trailing you don't know


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[CumminsPusher]

Thanks for the reply. I have a couple of thoughts about this and like you have mentioned the hinges are the weakest part of the doors. I will be doing some research on ways to strengthen the hinges. I know of some materials that we used at Boeing that would work but sourcing them is a problem.

@oldtrucks
We're considering rolling up your way this weekend possibly 4th of July-Harrison for something new or Cataldo-St.Marie's. If you're around and interested to throw down some good miles.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Headed camping so busting ass to get the Pioneer back up and waterproof. Rubber seal I choose works like a champ!

 

[sharp]

View attachment 27259 Headed camping so busting ass to get the Pioneer back up and waterproof. Rubber seal I choose works like a champ! View attachment 27260

Looks awsome! You could have never done that without your helper!

 

[Tigermark]

View attachment 27259 Headed camping so busting ass to get the Pioneer back up and waterproof. Rubber seal I choose works like a champ! View attachment 27260

Impressive sir!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Nope I needed my number one! She's so awesome. Very mechanically inclined always want to help I love her so much!


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[CumminsPusher]

Shuts better then factory door with no upper very happy!!!


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