Thanks for posting that Alistair.
One thing I've been meaning to to is take the flippin' edge "off" the
lower outer corner
of that shelf. I can't count how many times I've bumped my head on it
while working in
the engine area. I'd almost be tempted to add a return on that plate
to cover that
edge. Use a piece of angle aluminum? It would provide an edge to catch
on when removing
large items though. Grind edge to a 45º.

re: weight reduction on new piece. Can you carve out "Westfalia" or VW
or something of
that ilk? Bell Industries could have a nice market niche. Add support
between midpoint of
plate and ceiling metal if need be? Of course if that's needed,
somethings really wrong
or failing with the cabinetry?

Neil.

On 6/17/16, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Made a brace to stiffen up the rear edge of my Westy overhead rear shelf.
-- 
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