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sakurama

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We just wrapped our morning shoot with Rev’It and I got my assistant to drive my van out of Cape Kiwanda so I could take a photo while we still had good light. The van also has a staring role in the video story we were filming so I’ll post that once it’s public.

I’m building bumpers this week, then hopefully a roof rack although that roof won’t make it easy...

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coolhandlucc

New member
Here's something you don't see, um, ever. How about a small town 1990 7.3L IDI diesel ambulance converted into a SWAT van with a super cool driver's side suicide door. Came complete with a mouse for a copilot and electrically operated rifle/shotgun racks. I just spent a lot of time buffing and wet sanding all the stickers, letters, paint etc to get back to basic black. I added some new 235/85/16 ATS, mechanical stuff is next. The inter is all wood grain and chrome, would make a super cool one of a kind camper van.View attachment 456010View attachment 456011View attachment 456012 is next...
Can't wait to watch this build!

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Had a little free time, added cc880 springs, Curt front hitch with winch mount and a Smitty XRC 9500 to the Army Van. I don't like how low it is, might change it all later but its there for now while I decide how much higher I can go before all hope of an alignment is lost, lol...View attachment 453947

I'm in the same position with a Drawtite front receiver mounted winch, but I've got a E-150 and won't be in position to upgrade the suspension to lift the front and rear for a while. I had hoped to have a front receiver poke out the hole in the bumper, but unfortunately that would hit the AC condenser, so don't want to risk that - may see about making the receiver tube go strait out instead of hanging below. I'd be interested in what you come up with.IMG_0131.JPG
 
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bozwell13

Adventure Dad
I'm in the same position with a Drawtite front receiver mounted winch, but I've got a E-150 and won't be in position to upgrade the suspension to lift the front and rear for a while. I had hoped to have a front receiver poke out the hole in the bumper, but unfortunately that would hit the AC condenser, so don't want to risk that - may see about making the receiver tube go strait out instead of hanging below. I'd be interested in what you come up with.View attachment 457182
I may actually modify the winch mount rather than the hitch by raising it up 6-8 inches putting the bottom of the winch about level with the top of the bumper...
 

bozwell13

Adventure Dad
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With the new front springs and some used 265/75/16 BFG ATK0s Big Rhonda is now nearly 10 ft tall at the hatch and 19 inches of clearance under the rockers! It is a very long drop to the ground from the driver's seat and the attitude change is (much like Rhonda) huge. After paint/body, rims/tires Ill take a picture with someone standing next to her for comparison, absolutely towers over everything in a parking lot. Its funny how a few mods change everything, from old wheelchair van to huge back country camper, this thing gets thumbs up and comments everywhere you go. Durango is a very outdoor oriented community and anything that gets the family into the woods is highly prized.
 
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bozwell13

Adventure Dad
Hey all,
I'm new here, ended up owning this crazy class b. It's a factory Quigley conversion, 33k miles, all documentation from when it was new is there. I don't think it's going to work well for me and I'll probably end up selling it but thought y'all might like it.
That rig is super cool, rare to see a Dodge chassis
 

bozwell13

Adventure Dad
Managed to buy another 7.3L Powerstroke type III ambo, very nice rig, this one has the most interesting body I have seen yet, super overbuilt with tons of storage. Has a compartment on the left rear corner that's so big I could fit 2 of me (6ft235lb) inside. My 6 yr old daughter said that's where you put the crazy people... smart kidATT00001 (3).jpg

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RC000E

Member
Just picked up a 2000 V10 E350 for a project build.

Prepping roof:

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Using ladder bars for custom roof rack

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LOTS of light in 360 degree config...starting with a 52" front bar

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Progress on roof rack fab

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Will have three side facing smaller LED's and one rear 30" bar

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Getting there...makin vids of the build...not drawn out long bs...compressed and timely


Check out my channel if you feel interested. I am doing van build, driving roads, camping videos, off the beaten path, GTSport...you name it, I'm doin it...building this channel like a mfer over the next year. Quality too...you watch and see.

https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightDriveTV
 

RC000E

Member
RCOOOE, looks nice. That Knight Drive channels looks good as well.
Did you paint the roof of the van?

Yeah, it's in the upcoming video. I did a white elastomeric solar reflective paint. Most of it won't be visible once the rack is in place, but we are relocating out west and I just wanted all the solar heat rejection I could get.
 
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wanderer-rrorc

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Here's one with the bunk house enclosed trailer hooked up..3rd and longest tow with the van..20 miles round trip...

I have 360 lighting on both..trailer lights run off breakaway battery and a wireless $16 12volt relay...

Tows great..needs a brake controller.
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