Beer Can Tonneau

[mjolnir]

Day 1:
not as much progress as I had hoped. But enough detail going on off the Scout that tomorrow it will all come together pretty fast.

Step 1. The filler piece is cut and installed. Later it was stiffened and attached to the side rails.

Step 2. Both side rails mounted and fitted on to the Scout and attached to filler piece.

The cap is on the bench being modified for the piano hinge and will go on the Scout first thing in the morning. The outfit that bent up the cover did a great job. The cap is a trapezoid shape with diagonal cross bends for strength. I'll have pics tomorrow.

 

[mjolnir]

Day 2:

first thing this morning was a half step backward when we opened the shipping tube to find we were sent the wrong size rod for the piano hinge the rest of the days activities were planned around the cap being in place. So the pictured tabs were thrown on. I will live with them for now but I don't like the look.

The corners on the rear of the cap were completed and are looking good.

Started fabing for the cap shocks, solenoid mounting plate and latch hardware. Wiring mounting tabs, outside handle and the control rods for the latch trip will fill out the rest of the day.

There wasn't supposed to be a day 3 but you all know how that goes. more pics to come on Monday.

Once I get her home I'll continue the wiring side, if the weather cooperates. Right now I have the hard wire circuit installed and all the parts for the wireless key fob side of the project. I will post that up on the electrical page.

 

[Eric VanBuren]

Looks nice! I'll be looking forward to seeing the electric latch set up.

 

[mjolnir]

Day 3:

a long day with "some" progress. My fab guy was alone in the shop and had to pull off the job for deliveries and customers.

It was cool when we got the solenoid to trip the bear claw latches. Very solid & firm action. The solenoid has a 50# rating.

Should be ready to take home tomorrow

just in time for Christmas !!

 

[Michael Dimock]

Cool man! Definitely an awesome Christmas present!

 

[mjolnir]

Day 3:

picked up the Scout today so the finishing touches are up to me. Didn't get very good photos.

Shown are the shock mount and latch mount. Welded in a "l" shaped rod to lash up the solenoid wiring.

Won't get any more done until the weekend. I try and post up some exterior shots.

 

[mjolnir]

The "beer can tonneau" is now functional
a few thing left to do. A few things to re-do but all in all I'm very happy with it!

thanks mrs. Claus

 

[cbmind]

Very slick, good work!