RSD Update: Mods please merge

[RedDaemon]

Well I just got done with the bench portion(sorta)

My workspace:
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One of my individual templates:

How I go about making the templates, I then trace the form onto the cardboard:
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Transferred the templates onto a larger piece of cardboard:
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Large template cut out:
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Fitment:
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[myponyrocks]

you're making it out of cardboard?

nuts

 

[RedDaemon]

LOL no

im going to trace it onto my MDF

take a look at my other thread

anyways, back outside for me!

 

[blackink00]

i wonder if hes gotton pissed off yet and quit

 

[Bugman.dave]

Don't quit, there are a few tricks you can do to make this modification easier!
I made mine out of aluminum once, then just before I had my roll cage installed I redid it. I wanted to get rid of my radio, so afterwards the parcel deck was fabricated out of aluminum to finish things off,... I used a number of existing holes and tabs to hold things in place as well as a few well placed Dzus fasteners. It takes a bit of getting used to installing these fasteners, but they are so cool,...

Your template looks good,.... Here are a few pictures of my install

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[RedDaemon]

nope i havent quit just yet

yours looks awesome, mine is gunna look a little different being that as of current im planning on having the back portion inlaid in the area so you can see the boarders of it as easially...im about to make the large back template and once i put it in ill be able to tell if itll look ok or not

 

[Bugman.dave]

Good luck with it!

 

[RedDaemon]

ok i wrapped it up for tonight.

i got the back template done, its as good as its gunna get on cardboard

im surprised that the back portion took twice as long as the bench portion...going into the project the back portion looked easier than the bench, oh well

 

[Cantslowdown]

I took my back seat out tonight looks wired just seeing nothin back there dunno if it made the car any lighter but i was bored so..

 

[RedDaemon]

I took my back seat out tonight looks wired just seeing nothin back there dunno if it made the car any lighter but i was bored so..

thinkin about doing this too?

 

[RedDaemon]

alrighty, have some new pics for you gys:

this project is taking way longer than i anticipated however im almost done. tomorrow i just have to trim the back piece about 1/2" and it will be ready to be installed!

Snug fitment of the bench:
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Alternate angle:

Shot close up:

Trunk view:
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My helper all weekend, she's pooped
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P.S. if you can notice on the driver's side of the bench portion, theres a piece that looks like it was cut and reattached, well it was, kinda. The piece i got from home depot was 48" long. unfortunately, i needed a piece 50" long, so i took half of a board and attached it to the end of another board to make it 50+ inches, allowing me the proper length. It will be hidden underneath the carpeting. It was something that had to be done, no way of getting around it

 

[Cantslowdown]

I am thinking about it i really dunno yet..I am going to drive it around like that and just think about it..

 

[RedDaemon]

well if u decide to get one, dont pay more than 100 for one if ur not gunna build your own, unless u want something elaborate of course

 

[Cantslowdown]

I was kinda thinking make the bottom part lift up so u can put stuff under there..Dunno what but you could put something there..

 

[RedDaemon]

I was kinda thinking make the bottom part lift up so u can put stuff under there..Dunno what but you could put something there..

like my stash?

the design i have cant accomodate that, thats okay tho cuz i wasnt looking to store anything underneath it anyway. never had the space before, why need it now

its a good idea, ive seen it done, that just adds more weight tho

 

[BurningRubber]

Big kitty, mines a fatty too.


Nice work with the RSD. I would pull mine to save some weight, but sometimes I have to cram people back there.

 

[RedDaemon]

Big kitty, mines a fatty too.

u think thats big? u should see our other one

the cat u see there, its mostly fur, lots of it lol

 

[RedDaemon]

I would pull mine to save some weight, but sometimes I have to cram people back there.

all the reasons why im doing it

 

[RedDaemon]

well, both pieces fit for installation i dont have any pics yet but i will tomorrow, im takin the night off

 

[XxMustang281xX]

my dad had a 26 pound cat...beat that...