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Old 06-12-2017, 04:16 PM   #21
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Added Spacers before the second layer of insulation

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:17 PM   #22
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Second layer of insulation

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:18 PM   #23
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Installed New vents with fans

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:18 PM   #24
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Started the King HD antenna install

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:19 PM   #25
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Removed all the old tint and added new tint

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:20 PM   #26
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Cleaned up more badges

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Old 06-12-2017, 04:23 PM   #27
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Reinstalled one window, large gap

I reinstalled one of the new windows added the new seal and there seems to be a large gap between the glass and the seal on the side. Will it take some time for the window to seat against the seal?


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Old 06-12-2017, 04:24 PM   #28
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Spent the weekend cleaning up parts and finishing the tint


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Old 06-13-2017, 10:01 AM   #29
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Thanks for sharing. The black on the badging is really slick.
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:18 AM   #30
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Following the new thread. I'm a visual person and love the pictures. Seems like you are working very fast. Nice work.
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:51 AM   #31
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Tremendous! Great pictures!
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:19 PM   #32
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As one would say, mad skills! Wish i was at least 1/4 skilled lol. I too am a visual kind of person so thanks for all of those great pics!
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Old 06-14-2017, 05:49 AM   #33
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Wonderful pictures. Very skillful. Thanks!
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Old 06-14-2017, 08:05 PM   #34
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Added jean insulation to front cap


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Old 06-14-2017, 08:30 PM   #35
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Installing windows

Spray stripper on the jams


scrap off old residue


Sand the jams with sponge sander


Nice and clean and wiped with acetone


stick on the new window gasket


Cut the corners, I overlapped the gaskets then cut the miters to match



Drill and tap new holes, I like starting small in case I have to drill the same holes bigger some other day




New screws



Insert New Window


Windows Installed

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Old 06-15-2017, 05:26 AM   #36
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Keep 'em coming!
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Old 06-18-2017, 07:31 PM   #37
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Added the antenna back on. This week I'm going to be working on the running lights then hopefully the last layer of insulation.

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Old 06-18-2017, 09:09 PM   #38
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This is very exciting. You are a real craftsman!
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Old 06-21-2017, 08:07 AM   #39
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Started working on the running lights




Trailer lights and letters and badges are on the agenda this week then I can start on the interior walls
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Old 06-21-2017, 10:25 PM   #40
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All the amber lights installed

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