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"So, we've encountered several setbacks cutting the new panels for the ceiling. For one thing, the old saying \"They don't build them like they used to\" comes to mind. As it turns out, there aren't as many \"even angles\" in this thing as you'd expect. LOTS of trick cuts to get panels to fit. Fortunately, you do somehow get used to it after a while. Drilling holes into the steel \"Ribcage\" to fasten the panels turned out to be a chore as well, several drill bits later, I've had to upgrade to a set of bits for hardened steel. On top of that, the holes themselves actually have to be tapped, as the screws can't shape the steel on their own. This, plus an industrial strength adhesive tacking the panels to the ribcage, makes for a tight fit  with pretty much no vibration or rattling. This will be a very pleasant change, as the initial panels in the rear driver side, above the bed and kitchen, were not held in by hardware (the previous owner worked on the ceiling, and neglected to reinstall the hardware at some point... as I found out when I tore down the old masonite boards). The beadboard doesn't flex very well, so we are looking at possibly \"kerfing\" the panels towards the front where the boards are visible. Fortunately in this storage space not much is lost.\n \n\n\n\tThe panels are painted and will have to be cleaned, please pardon the dirt here. As you can guess, this is a mighty dirty job! Currently trying to find an appropriate trim to cover the seams. The trim screws will also be painted to match.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\t \n\n\n\tFor most of this project, the rear A/C cowl has been hanging freely. I've hit my head on it several times. Now It's fastened up and no longer an issue. The new LED light fixtures are also nice and bright.\n \n\n\n\t \n\n\n\tPardon our dust!\n \n\n\n\t \n\n\n\tThis panel above the door was our first attempt at Kerfing. The result was a panel which was still a bit too rigid, but could indeed bend further before it finally started to split.\n "
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