Hey Larry, I believe our M17's are the same year and I have the wood bulkhead panels as well. I had my original main modified to be loose-footed. I'll be testing that on my big trip coming up next week. Loved the SJ video...... Later, Bones 1976 M17 #92 ____________________________________________________________ The strong, silent type. Click here for great looking bamboo flooring! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJs34FhrTwQNclZmtbz9gxlF3u...