Well...I'm committed to the new setup now. Removed all the remaining Coroplast from the aero cap.
With this cold front and rain, it's been rather fun to git the framing done...but it's done fer the most part.
I just have to size up the Foamular sides and hatch piece before I apply some 3M 77 spray to adhere the CommercialWrap Tyvek to it. The low temps will not be my friend when that happens. I'll be bolting the Foamular to the frame along with some washers or metal strips to make sure the Foamular won't git ripped off the frame.
Progress piccies so far...
New hatch frame...
Gas struts in place...
A quick overlay of the Foamular on the hatch...
I picked up some new J channels just in case I need to install them to keep the water from leaking into the bed from the hatch. I'll be installing some weather seal on the contact side of the aluminum angle in a bid to prevent water leakage.
This hatch setup is about 75% lighter than the wood framed Coroplast version. I'm guessing this version gonna weigh in around 25lbs.
