Installing the turtle deck

[Bryan Cotton]

I know Ryan (user rynoth) did this job solo. He may have insight on how to do it if you don't have a helper.

[Carlos Trigo]

Well, I think I’m getting there...






Thanks everybody
Carlos

[racaldwell]

Hi Carlos,

I did this solo. I used some wood as braces to hold up one side while I handled the other side. I used ratchet straps to hold the skin in place. The one problem I had was when one side slipped out suddenly from underneath the side skin and made a crease in the turtledeck. I ended up cutting out that side portion and splicing in a new piece.

I liked being able to rivet the spline channel to the skins on the bench. I back riveted it and it came out good. I do not use pulled rivets except where I have to.

Once The pandemic is over, please come visit. This is the time of year to come to Florida. I can't wait to go out and catch some thermals.

Rick Caldwell
Xenos 0057