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Old 09-24-2016, 10:59 AM   #1
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Doing a full restoration on a '70 Ambassador. My first question to the members is:

Are the fiberglass end caps needed for shell structure support? I can live with the front cap, but the rear (bathroom) must go...
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The end caps are not structural.

There are several threads here where members replaced them with homemade end caps made of aluminum and wood panels.

Good luck!
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Thanks Al. Both came out yesterday - now the I know, they won't be going back!
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Thanks Al. Both came out yesterday - now the I know, they won't be going back!
Put them up for sale on the classifieds if they are in good shape, someone might need them.
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