Show me your shell!

What cap model is this?

 

@G.T.
I took your advice, did some searching and got Trim Lok.

$104 TRIM-LOK - X125HT-100 Trim-Lok D-Shaped Rubber Seal (Thick Base) – .53” Height, .75” Width, 100’ Length – EPDM Foam Seal with HT (General Acrylic) Pressure Sensitive Adhesive System, Door/Window Weather Seal for Cars, Trucks, RVs, Boats

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4BG0A

3/4 wide 9/16 high and a hundred ft will keep me in spares.

If, not buying McMaster Carr suggestion seemed rude, my apologies. I do appreciate the info on multiple rows.

Thank you,
Ken in NC

 

Is the ARE CX model compareable to the Leer 100R I really can't make up my mind which model/brand that I want

 

My shell dealer called yesterday and said my 100XQ came in. Hopefully I can make it over there this afternoon or tomorrow to get it.

 

Its a little dirty but the shell is on. Looks pretty good. 100XQ, removable front window and Thule tracks.

 

I bought (2) 2x8 x 57" and (2) 3/4" plywood 57 1/4" x 67 1/2" for the sleeper. (Cut to length at Lowes, as it saved me time at home.)
I have to notch the 2x8 to fit in the 7" slots and cut a slight angle on each of the plywood pieces to fit on the tailgate end of the bed.

One step closer to a sleeper unit in the cap that is still 'on its way' ARE MX Walk-In.

I have pondered the thought of adding a spacer to raise the 2x8s a bit higher so I can have more storage height. That would require the same spacer on the sides, too.
May not do it, because that will reduce head room. I will decide when I have the cap.

Waterproof carpeting, too.

Ken in NC

 

Cool post some pics of your handy work.

 

What? You like pictures?
You do?

Edit:
Ha, we'll see, then.

Ken in NC

 

Just getting started with this little chime.

 

Here's mine with the shell

 

Looks good man!

 

First:
When Lowe's cuts the wood, bring a tape measure and check before you leave.

I added the spacer below the cross members and got a bit more than 9 5/8" for storage. The plywood is 3/4".

I plan to shape the sides better and cut the sides to place a full 48" wide piece instead of the split in the middle. LATER, not yet.

Ken in NC






@loginfailed

 

Considering you're going with the taller shell, I like how you spaced it up for more storage.

 

Doing a one-piece platform can make it difficult to remove, if you plan to.

 

It's not a one piece. In the one shown I have 2 halves of plywood. 4 ft wide plywood won't cover the whole bed.
The cross members pull out easily.

My improvement will be one 4 ft wide sheet with the side pieces (left and right) to fill. Should be easy to pull the 4 ft piece less the 'lids' for storage access.

 

Here is my shell and rack.

 

Where is this

 

Here is my new ARE CX shell. (Truck has layer of dirt, hence the slight color difference)

 

This is in Big Sur near Andrew Molera state park. About 3 miles up old coast road.

 

Update, the middle piece will be about 40" wide to allow (edit to 1 x 12) 2 x 12 supports fore/aft and a 40" wide, hinged lid, box at the forward end.

It will be 3 weeks friday since I ordered the A.R.E. cap. I haven't heard yet. Getting excited though.
@areaccessories

I am poised to buy the Total Chaos bed stiffeners, too. But, TC is not sure they will fit with this cap/door, so I will get the cap first, then see.

Ken in NC