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    2011 F150 Overlanding Rig a.k.a Ethel

    Ya, I know some guys who swear by it but if you stop and think about it. A fibreglass top is about 300-400lbs. but fibreglass is not designed to take that kind of load. Hence why you see guys building interior cages for the caps etc.
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    2011 F150 Overlanding Rig a.k.a Ethel

    This will sit on the bed itself. I might make arms/Extensions to go down to the floor but I don't think that will be necessary. But we will see.
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    2011 F150 Overlanding Rig a.k.a Ethel

    Good morning everyone, I so here is an update and some pictures of where we are right now with the build. Currently, we are waiting on some parts to come in so we can build the basket that will be over the cab. but as for the rest, it is coming along nicely. I am taking my time because this is...
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    2011 F150 Overlanding Rig a.k.a Ethel

    Anytime you are in town I would be more than happy to meet up with you and make some cool builds happen.
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    2011 F150 Overlanding Rig a.k.a Ethel

    Good morning everyone! So this thread is going to be all about the build of my 2011 F150 that my wife Sarah and I have named Ethel. As of right now, there are some modifications done to it but they are all suspension related as well as power-related. I am currently running : 2" Levelling kit...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hi everyone, My name is Chris Reader and I am the owner of Veteran Welding. I was in the Canadian military for ten years and did two tours overseas. Upon starting my company I have had quite a few people approach me to build them a wide range of different parts. Everything from slide outs for...