Crane Composites Nobel® Select Exterior Sidewall Panels are used for the external body sidewalls. The composite material is a high gloss, exterior, gel-coated panel with UV protection and environmental properties. The external body consists of two individual panels, which facilitate and simplify the repair and/or replacement of any damaged panels.

Before the body panels are attached to the steel cage construction after the primer has been applied and dried, a 1/4" V-bead of Manus-Bond, a high-strength bonding adhesive/sealant, is applied to the steel cage to bond the composite panel to the steel. After the adhesive is applied, the composite panel is attached to the steel cage construction and secured with 1/8" pop rivets along the perimeter of each panel. After the body panels are secured in place the window openings are routed out and removed. A drip rail gutter the length of the sidewall body panel is added with waterproof rivets.

The sidewalls are insulated with closed cellofoam 1" type #1 density EPS expanded polystyrene. The insulation provides high-quality sound deadening and temperature control properties.

The front cap is constructed of durable reinforced fiberglass and is a one-piece assembly, built for strength. The cap is attached to the vehicle cab and the super bow roof assembly with Loctite® 5510 adhesive and 1" aluminum retainer trim screwed into place over the seam and capped off with a paintable vinyl cover for cosmetic appeal. The transitions (from body to cab) are attached in the same method and bolted to the roof cap.

The body roof is a one-piece durable reinforced fiberglass panel. The roof panel follows the curve of the roof bows and overlaps the top of the sidewalls. This seamless one-piece roof design minimizes the potential for leaks.