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    When we were coming back from Walt’s GTG last fall …. Coming across I-70 noticed the side panel started to peel backwards… Gorilla tape to the rescue on the side of the road…

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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    Looks great, but in all honesty...What wouldn't look great being dragged by that beautiful truck!

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    So we removed the front skin….

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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    Insulation out… and inside panels were so brittle…

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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    Got the base clean… and started to plan on the rebuild…

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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    The rebuild was using the base and adding good wood, gorillas construction adhesive, and long screws…

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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    Used some rigid insulation.. and cut it to form… and FordWoman99 decided to leave a note for the next person down the line if ever… :D

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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    Just getting it all together…

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    Chvymn99, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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    Back together…. About 5 weekends a few long days in there… but it was a decent journey and learning experience….

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    Thanks! It’s seems to do pretty good…
     
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    Looks like a big improvement Kev n co! :yes:
    Just FYI, if you ever get into something like that again, and want an excellent caulk that has many color options...OSI Quad is top notch stuff!! Menards carries it, if you have any of those nearby... probably plenty of other places to get it too...
     
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    That's a great repair job. Looks nice, brother. Many happy trails to ya'll
     
    T.Jeff Veal, Jul 24, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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    Actually it was sealed in OSI Quad…. I just didn’t see the “other colors “ till I went back to another Home Depot that had them together… lol…. They came came highly recommended from several tech that I kinda of follow. Now I just need to figure out how to get a pretty bead… lol…
     
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    I like the 'RUSTIC' look that you went with!!:D
     
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