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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.

[bestgenman]

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?

[HoosierDaddy]

Probably added by a p.o.

[Tf175]

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 ?

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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?

[Tf175]

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 .

[encantotom]

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

[BusNit]

Mmmm, diesel flavored Jerky! My favorite kind of road snack!