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Originally Posted by Craig T I looked through your pictures and noticed that the shell formers/ribs connect to the C-channel and not directly to a through bolt that runs through the frame. This is exactly like a trailer that I'm working on. The challenge is in having those bolts coming up through the frame in place prior to installing the shell and having them fixed so your can apply sufficient torque when tightening. Welding was just one option.
I used aircraft nuts with Lock-tite on mine. I also took the opportunity to connect a ground wire on two of the bolts. One for the pigtail and one for the battery.
I really like the rear kitchen model with the cool louvered exterior panel.
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Your comment about the formers and the elevator bolts is right on. I also like the idea about using aircraft self locking nuts. In another thread I read that the factory use to just bend over the bolts as a way of locking things together. That would work but it sounds like it would weaken the bolts. My trailer is 45 years old and was still holding together. My desire for pre fitting the shell to the floor before final bolting of the floor was so I could be sure that all bolts and screws were secure before putting the belly pan on. As you have probably seen once the belly pan is wrapped around the C channel there is no way to secure the nuts on the elevator bolts. It seems that extra work early is better that extra work later.
I like your idea of a wooden interior. What are you doing to get the front and back rounded shapes in? Do you have any pictures that you have placed on the forum?
I have read through your other posts. Sounds like you have a great project.
I like to here how your progress continues.
Don