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<\/a>\nObjectives:
\n— plywood to cut down on noise
\n— solid fit
\n— create a storage area below finished van for materials transport.<\/p>\n
I selected 3\/4″ poplar plywood for the floor. \u00a0It’s about $40 a sheet, very solid, and has a clear, smooth, sanded finish. \u00a0The 12′ cargo area required 3 sheets, cut to 4′ x 6′ panels. \u00a0Cardboard templates made the job easier.<\/p>\n
The 3 base pieces were cut, adjusted and lined with a thin pad to cushion the contact with the metal floor.<\/p>\n Base floor completed and bolts to the metal floor at the hold down points.<\/p>\n I decided to add a basement.\u00a0 It will be an area under the finished floor, that provides space for storage of items.\u00a0 In addition, 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood can be transported from the lumber yard back home without intruding on the finished space above the main floor.\u00a0 First a set of 4 1\/2″ joists were bolted into the base floor, in a configuration to allow lots of space.<\/p>\n The space where the blue blanket is will hold a few full sheets of plywood.\u00a0 The front storage is designed to hold two folding chairs for use outside the van.<\/p>\n Here you can see the “basement” area from the loading area in the back of the van.\u00a0 The space is 52″ wide.\u00a0 When not transporting plywood, two 4 1\/2″ temporary joists are slid in to better support the top floor for regular use.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n