For us also, Paul.
When I saw your photos of the empty shell and heaps of parts, I couldn't help thinking how much potential remains.
EarthRoamer XV-JP "Northwest Edition"
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For us also, Paul.
When I saw your photos of the empty shell and heaps of parts, I couldn't help thinking how much potential remains.
GR8ADV
Explorer
(above) After measuring the Jeep a scale drawing was made... 1"= 6" ...
(above) Now the fun begins...!!!...
Look it is already more thought-out with better craftsmanship than anything Dion did...
Every Miles A Memory
Expedition Leader
Paul, I hope you didnt build that model outside in cold temperatures, or the resin might not harden properly 
Paul, I hope you didnt build that model outside in cold temperatures, or the resin might not harden properly
Thats cold... Funny but cold!
Paul,
When Mike and I were talking about how to move ahead with the Jeep one of the hurdles was the spare tire. If its on the back in a swing away, cabin access was awkward and putting it up top has a bunch of drawbacks as well...
One of the thoughts that came to mind was to add a side entry door (A person could use the stock jeep rear door with a bit of work). That would lend itself well to the classic Westphalia floor plan. There would be tailgate access to a very large storage locker under the bench and with a bit more effort a seat belt or two could be added to carry the 3rd or 4th person on occasion.
Not sure if you are going to have the top lifting or not at this point but if it was fixed its easy to imagine a lined pocket and straps that held surfboards out of harms way inside...
Cheers
Chris
PaulJensen
Custom Builder
03 - Roof Ideas
(above) Something simple...
(above) Like this, but not this...
(above) Something simple...
(above) Like this, but not this...
PaulJensen
Custom Builder
washington taco
Explorer
Another Jensen/Hiscox build!! My travels begin tomorrow and Ill look forward to the daily updates while on the road!
thethePete
Explorer
^ That is an interesting thought, though it might prove to be slightly inconvenient for someone of Paul's stature over time.
Paul, what about an offset rear entrance and the spare offset to the other side? It changes your layout options inside, but potentially opens up some real estate on the back wall for things...
Are you considering a fixed top? I can't see the benefit to a bubbled top like that if you're going to be raising it still anyway, since at that point the advantage would be the lowest possible closed over-all height.
Always enjoy watching your process.
Paul, what about an offset rear entrance and the spare offset to the other side? It changes your layout options inside, but potentially opens up some real estate on the back wall for things...
Are you considering a fixed top? I can't see the benefit to a bubbled top like that if you're going to be raising it still anyway, since at that point the advantage would be the lowest possible closed over-all height.
Always enjoy watching your process.
patoz
Expedition Leader
From a safety standpoint, yes you do!
I would hate to be in the back of that thing and have a fire between you and the front doors.