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Re: [GMCnet] Modifying Cockpit Step [message #268433 is a reply to message #268429] Sun, 28 December 2014 09:51 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Kerry,

I had the same thoughts last night, but I haven't examined the idea any
further. Since I need to re-carpet that bottom step, maybe I'll take a
look at implementing that idea at the same time ('though with my existing
single port, I really don't need that complication).

Ken H.

On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Kerry Pinkerton
wrote:

> Seems to me that the hot setup would be to create a 'hatch' in the
> vertical portion of the first step. A 'Z' shaped flange that was screwed
> around
> the perimeter of the opening. The back side of the Z could support the
> plywood 'hatch' and include a few nutzerts for fastening the hatch in place.
> Obviously, you would want some weatherstripping on the back side of the
> hatch to keep road spray out of the interior.
>
> The whole thing could be upholstered and trimmed in the same material as
> the engine hatch.
> --
>
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