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Post by scojo on Jul 1, 2015 11:40:39 GMT -5
Hi all. Just got a 6' nest in pretty good shape and will be restoring and making some upgrades. Gave her a good cleaning, which wiped out most of the funky tent smell, and will be replacing the hardware with stainless steel when I can find it. More pics to follow, and any advise from you guys would be greatly appreciated.  Replaced all hinges with stainless. Seem to be an exact size match, all screw holes line up. Also replaced all screws with #10 stainless with nylox nuts.   |
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Post by scojo on Aug 31, 2015 12:35:45 GMT -5
 Replaced damaged mosquito netting in window. Found this on Amazon. Very good quality. |
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Post by scojo on Sept 1, 2015 16:48:38 GMT -5
 New mosquito netting and stronger window lift pistons installed. |
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Post by scojo on Sept 17, 2015 16:13:03 GMT -5
 New, 3" high density foam for a new mattress. Cut to fit and installed. |
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Post by scojo on Sept 24, 2015 15:11:03 GMT -5
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Post by scojo on Nov 17, 2015 18:04:23 GMT -5
Decided to upgrade to a newer Toyota so a paint job and a few more upgrades were in order. After reading many articles on the web about painting fiberglass, I found one where a guy painted a nest with truck bed paint. I decided to go for it, and it worked well! Good cleaning with a green scrubby pad, mineral spirits and two coats of good primer.   |
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Post by scojo on Nov 17, 2015 18:15:05 GMT -5
Some more new hardware to go with the new paint job.  Found these on Amazon, slightly better quality than original. About $12 each. And these from custompickup.com. Near exact replacement, all holes line up. $13 for both pieces.  |
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Post by scojo on Nov 25, 2015 12:57:27 GMT -5
 Dad's bad ass custom skyhook. Giant props to him. Couldn't have done this project without him. |
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Post by scojo on Nov 25, 2015 13:07:44 GMT -5
Here she is! Now I'm turning off my computer and going camping.    |
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Post by joeyhc on Jan 11, 2016 16:00:35 GMT -5
What year is your truck? That thing looks like it fits like a glove! I have a 2009 Ford Ranger and my wildernest hangs off the edge of my bed by about an inch... It makes me crazy
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Post by Wildernest_ADV on Jan 14, 2016 20:28:05 GMT -5
What year is your truck? That thing looks like it fits like a glove! I have a 2009 Ford Ranger and my wildernest hangs off the edge of my bed by about an inch... It makes me crazy I'm gonna make some foam blocks that go in the crack in the back where the cap hangs off the bed of my ranger. if I can get a few made up I'll post a how-to on instructables. |
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Post by scojo on Jan 30, 2016 16:06:06 GMT -5
2003 Tacoma.
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Post by charleschapman on Sept 10, 2016 8:09:49 GMT -5
Quality work Scott. Glad I could provide you with the rear door canvas. It is going to a good home.
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Post by scojo on Sept 11, 2016 12:25:54 GMT -5
Chuck, Thank you so much for the tailgate door canvas. It was a real pleasure to meet you.
-Scott
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