These pictures are from the left side rear door of my 1986 Classic 40'. What is the chain for? Also what might be the purpose for the brackets? I am replacing the rusted through floor in the compartment and came across this. Any help appreciated.
It’s only a guess, perhaps a cylinder of some liquid was carried there, propane, motor oil, or? Appears to be for holding something during transport. IDK?
There is nothing like that in my '86 , I'm guessing the chain was added . Do you have a vertical exhaust pipe in the area ?
The exhaust does go down through there. There are angle supports that make it look like it was once compartment. When you open that left door is it a compartment on your 86?
There is no separate compartment at the left rear door , it opens into the main access for the engine , exhaust , etc . That's a pretty serious chain , interesting to work out it's purpose .
maybe he smoked meat he hung on it when he was driving?
seriously, it had to be added to hold something and was not original
tom
Mmmm, diesel flavored Jerky! My favorite kind of road snack!