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  1. rontaki

    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    I smell SCAM!! They're getting better at making the CL posts look more realistic, but the one photo, the low price and sketchy description of the van and features add up to less than zero. That and the other sketchy ads found by Expo members... I flagged the CL ad, if more do and it turns out to...
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    '96 E350 barn door magnet holder?

    With magnets from a hard drive (the larger drives have bigger magnets), and some creativity, you should be able to craft a nice door holder. One thing to keep in mind is to cushion the magnet surface so the steel does not crash against it. Bad for the door and the magnet. Some thick tape might...
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    Need opinions on rust status

    As Neil Young said, Rust Never Sleeps. I restored an old VW Van that had severe rust problems, although not as bad looking as this one. Everything was fine until the body got so flexy due to the rust, that the transaxle case cracked as it had become the load bearing structure. Frankly, I'd be...
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    Probably wrong Diesel

    You might give the Sprinter-Forum a try. https://sprinter-source.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=88
  5. rontaki

    F550 4X4 Box truck Custom RV camper - $79876

    My bad, sorry! What is the material?
  6. rontaki

    VW Syncro Westfalia 4x4

    On the other hand, I've never had a limp home mode on my Suby-powered Syncro Westy. Truly simple. Fixable with normal tools, etc. Anyone want to trade for their 4x4 Sprinter? :D
  7. rontaki

    F550 4X4 Box truck Custom RV camper - $79876

    The beds are walled in by unsealed particle board. Maybe the formaldehyde and other stuff outgassing next to his head has negatively affected his brain...
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    Wanted: 1017 Mercedes

    ^Thanks for that info!
  9. rontaki

    Clean Mercedes 711D diesel van

    The speedo on this van goes up to 120 km/h, with 100 km/h looking like where the engineers expecting this to max out at in normal driving. That's 62 mph. The very top end of the speedo, 120 km/h converts to 74.5 mph. Most likely this van never sees that kind of speed in most driving situations...
  10. rontaki

    GoAntenna Cell Antenna - Anybody using or seen these?

    goTenna Mesh - reinvented, now networks Reviving this old post with new information! Disclaimer - I have not yet used a goTenna system yet. Has anyone here used the goTenna Mesh? This takes the original goTenna concept to a new level. Could be very useful in the field. No longer using...
  11. rontaki

    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    CL find - 1998 Chinook Concourse XL - $29500 (Oakdale, Ca) No affiliation https://modesto.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1998-chinook-concourse-xl/6398099975.html Will these withstand off-road travel? Seems like a good candidate for 4WD.
  12. rontaki

    Looking for 4x4 Sprinter DIY Community

    Sprinter Forum If you don't already know about them, check out the Sprinter-Forum or the Sprinter-Wiki at https://sprinter-source.com/ for general Sprinter info.
  13. rontaki

    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    My 3¢ here. As an owner of an '86 Sycnro (Westy), I'd say that if the body or seam rust is not too bad and you are ready to deal with that, it might be a good starting point. IMHO the stock 2.1 liter needs to be replaced with something more modern, due to efficiency, parts availability, etc. My...
  14. rontaki

    FOUND Vans For Sale!

    Does anyone know the standing room height inside?
  15. rontaki

    Fan blower resistor??? I've got a question for those who know about it.

    You are welcome! I should add that I meant the power to the fan circuit should be off for the resistance measurement, whereas the fan needs to be on and in a setting that uses the resistor, likely the lower speed settings. I'm going to add that info to my original post also, wanted to be sure...
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    Fan blower resistor??? I've got a question for those who know about it.

    There's no place like Ohm Measure the voltage across the resistor, and use ohm's law to calculate the current through the resistor. The fan would need to be on and in a setting that uses the resistor, likely a lower speed setting. It would be good to measure the value of the resistor as well...
  17. rontaki

    Who wants to sell their Fuso?

    I just posted an ad from the SF Craigslist in the Vehicles found on Ebay, CL, other forums, etc. forum here. Ad at https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/2001-mitsubishi-fuso-fg-4x4/6374188207.html
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    2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4x4 Camper Truck -Very Rare - $42000 - CL find in SF

    Found while surfing SF CL - https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/2001-mitsubishi-fuso-fg-4x4/6374188207.html
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