Recent content by Bikersmurf

I have another thread on the topic here. The spindles are the same P/N, and Chris @ujoint says he has done the swap a few times. The pistons in the callipers are larger, and the rotor is thicker & 1/2” larger in diameter. I already have a 2001 master cylinder & booster that has a larger bore...

The stock brakes on my ‘97 are uninspiring. Especially compared to the disc brakes I have on my “1974” Fj40. I have “” because 90%+ of the original truck has been replaced. The front discs are 4 piston callipers on the front and the rear are 1.25”+ thick vented rotors that use a massive single...

Front ‘01 rotors are too thin to turn. Once the pads are worn a bit more, I’ll likely replace them with ‘08 rotors, ‘08 callipers, and ‘08 pads. Anyone in BC or Alberta have ‘08 or newer components they’ve pulled off for a 4x4 conversion? The way prices are here, it’ll likely be $1500 (about...

Here’s an example that’s for sale near here… It doesn’t have a visible frame underneath the van. If I didn’t already have an Ambulance with a 7.3 and a 40, I’d seriously consider buying it. It doesn’t have an engine and transmission, but for $3000 CDN (about $2200 USD), it would be worth...

it almost looks like they dropped a van body on top of a truck frame. I’ve not seen frame rails beneath the van on other conversions. On the plus side, all the steering geometry should be correct. :D

I’m surprised… my 7.3 isn’t overly noisy and gets decent fuel economy… way better than any similar gas powered rig of similar size and weight. In the 30k miles I’ve driven it all I’ve replaced the fuel filter a couple times, replaced the O-rings around the fuel bowl, replaced the alternator...

My Crestline is about 9700 lbs with the 7.3 and a handful of tools that usually live on board.

I hope you’re still able to enjoy the heck out of your Ambo, despite the setbacks. Unfortunately I know all too well about setbacks… buy life keeps going on.

Not the first… Here’s another. Unfortunately this is the only picture left. All the links to photo bucket are dead now.

Welcome to the dark side. In theory this forum is for Vans but I doubt anyone will care. Ambulances are all welcome here, and you’ve essentially got a Type 1. Just because you mounted it on the truck chassis doesn’t change what’s involved in lifting the roof and remodelling the interior. I...

If I move anywhere, it’ll be further away from civilization. I haven’t gone into many wreckers lately. Most don’t have parts for my vehicles and want way to much if they do. My newest vehicle is 17, next is 28, and then 51 years old. 30 years ago it was getting hard to find parts for my ‘74...

Why do some people suck so much. I’m glad it’s only a thread… but Fawk. I miss the days when you could leave your vehicle parked somewhere and no one would touch it or vandalize it. At the building where our office is we used a tell homeless people they were welcome to seek shelter in some of...

Unfortunately the selection in these parts is quite dismal. On top of that, since Covid, the yards will no longer let you look around the yard, or pull your own parts. Of course, the now charge more for the same parts to cover finding them and removing them. I did buy a rear bench out of a...

Oxidized Aluminum. Super hot in the sun.

3/4” doesn’t seem like enough clearance with aluminum. We rented a 5’ x 12’ trailer from UHaul. Its aluminum roof got hot enough in the sun on cooler day to give me a first degree burn on my arm, when I brushed my arm against it. It was still very hot if you were an inch away. I’d be concerned...