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The Cap is ON!
I decided the best place for the paint to cure was on the truck.
Since the paint is so fresh I don't dare try to install the back glass on the camper cap. I did pour a serious glass of Apple Crown to celebrate the day's progress.
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Finishing the Cap - Installed the Back Glass
Always something to do here so these restoration jobs get spotty attention at best. Finally installed the Cap's Locking Back Glass.
I had to hold the Glass & Frame up with one hand and start the 4 retaining rivets with the other hand. Then rivet the frame to the Cap. Removing the Tailgate made this much easier. I tried doing it with the Tailgate in place a put a scratch in the new paint.
The rivets hold the frame in place so the retaining backing of the frame can be screwed in from the backside. It took a little time to get everything well screwed back and I had to drill & thread 1/4-20 threads in a new location for the "D" shaped latch rings.
After screwing the frame together all the way around I adjusted the new latch D rings for a smooth catch then put the Tailgate back on.
All the interior is finished and now the Cap is finished I still have to replace the A/C Compressor and charge the system with Freon before putting back into use. I'm doing the Compressor right now.
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Looks great Rojo. Probably couldn't see that scratch unless looking for it. Don't know of many trucks that don't have a scratch or two...
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I will live with the scratch for a while as so many projects are happening at the same time I can't keep up.Originally Posted by Jamesdean
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It looks really good. Amazing seeing the whole process and restoration. Quality work, quality craftsmanship!
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A little Finesse-it might buff it out enough.
If I'm not at work or taking kids to their activities, you might find me on "The Rez" fishing. If not there, I could be in the garage working on my boat.
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It will polish out it just bugs me when you get this close to finishing, damaging some of the work you just complete.
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