Elena

Hello, All - First time caller, long time listener. Thanks so much for letting me lurk in this group and learn SO much from y'all over the years! It gave me the confidence to bring home our new (to us) 1989 Gulf Stream Conquest. Now the real fun begins! It may be a while before I'm putting any new / dry materials into the over cab bed area, but like many of you before me, I've gotten it stripped down to the fiberglass. My question is - does the first layer next to the fiberglass HAVE to be luan? And regardless of what the substrate is (luan or something else) does it HAVE to be glued to the fiberglass? I do want to see if I can tighten the fiberglass back up, some (it was hauling a lake!) but am wondering about screwing it to the aluminum frame in order to accomplish that. Thanks so much for any advice on the rebuild!

Hi, JayBees - Did you ever get an answer to this? I'm going to need to rebuild the sidewalls of our overcab bed, and I, too, am wondering about that outer layer of luan (next to the Fiberglass) and whether it is necessary. AND if it CAN be replaced, does the replacement substrate NEED to be glued to the fiberglass? I'm looking into a product called GoBoard and a plastic wall panel on the inside - and wondering if that could replace the rigid insulation and exterior luan (and NOT be glued to the exterior fiberglass). Thanks, in advance, for any advice and experience anyone can offer.

Hi, Matt - We are considering doing something similar, now that we've seen your smart idea. Can I ask - how has this held up over time? Anything you'd do differently next time? Thanks so much!

Hi, Linda - I'd love to get my hands on this Manual Set as well - but the link doesn't seem to work for me (even logged in). Any assistance is greatly appreciated!