Sheet Metal Cab?

[wheeler]

All great ideas. Interesting about the temperature and what the plastic may do. I live in Minnesota and it gets real cold. I can imagine if it's real cold and a branch smacks it. Not good I'm guessing.

[john swenson]

i believe polycarbonate sheeting 3/16 thick will stand cold temps. it's not the same as plexiglass. johnboy va.

[wheeler]

Thanks John
I got some planning to do. I believe I'm going to take angle iron and bolt it to the roll cage and then put polycarb on as doors and windows.

[beagle man]

Hey wheeler, I've been thinking of making a hard top using a nylon covering like you would put on the wall behind a counter top and liquid nails some 3/8" or 1/2" pink foam insulation with the foil to it and frame it with strapping. I think it would bend easy for a little pitch on the roof if you bend it before the liquid nails sets up and it would be light weight.

[wheeler]

Interesting, let me know if you do it and how it came out.

[beagle man]

Well I went to Home depot today to check on the materials to make a insulated top for the Argo and the polywall sheathing is only rated for -20F and the high rate of expansion and contraction with such large temperature extremes not good enough for interior Alaska. Plan B ??? Alaska Custom Canvas or Argo Convertible, $$$$ Must get reviews from other members on success and failures of each, maybe time for another thread.

[wheeler]

With the temps your dealing with, that might be a good idea. But, I guess it's all about the money. I want to build a top to save money. I know that tops can run new around anywhere from 500 to 1000. I live in Minnesota and we get temps in the -20 to -30's alot. A lot of times we are colder than Alaska and it makes me think what am I doing here. I could be living in Alaska and probably have just the same temps but also have the beauty that you guys have. I hope to find something that is durable, sewable and lasting. I'm still on the hunt and decided against sheet metal for the time being. Let me know if you have found something reasonable if you decide to build a cab.
Wheeler

[john swenson]

friends, check under ''united states plastic corp. '' . they have all kinds of sheeting. lists some that are good to minus 40 deg. johnboy va.

[bluebruin]

Thanks
I'm gonna check on luan tomorrow. Do a little pricing. I'm a little curious what you mean by the stitch and glue technique?

they sell luan "aka 1/4" underlayment" at Home Depot for $10 per 4x8 sheet. stuff is brittle and all warped. but its light and cheap. could be a good start if you cover it with something I think.